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Nickleback is a Canadian band that formed in 1995!
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada.
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Bush (British band)
Bush are a British rock band formed in London, England in 1992. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin Rossdale, drummer Robin Goodridge, lead guitarist Chris Traynor, and bassist Corey Britz. In 1994, Bush found immediate success with the release of their debut album, "Sixteen Stone", which is certified 6× multi-platinum by the RIAA. They went on to become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1990s, selling over 10 million records in the United States. Despite their success in the United States, the band were less well known in their home country and enjoyed only marginal success there.
Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian rock band. The band is composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario (now incorporated into the City of Toronto), as a duo of Robertson and Steven Page. Brothers Jim and Andy Creeggan joined at the end of 1989, and Stewart was added in 1990 while Andy was on hiatus from the group. Andy departed permanently in 1995 citing musical differences and was replaced by Hearn. Page left in 2009, reducing the group to a quartet. Upon forming, the band quickly developed a cult following in their native Canada culminating in their self-titled 1991 cassette becoming the first independent release ever to be certified gold in Canada.
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band formed in 1996 and currently consists of lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Baksh, rhythm/lead guitarist/keyboardist/backing vocalist Tom Thacker, bassist/backing vocalist Jason McCaslin and drummer Frank Zummo. In 1999, Sum 41 signed an international record deal with Island Records and released its first EP, "Half Hour of Power", in 2000. The band released its debut album, "All Killer No Filler" in 2001. The album achieved mainstream success with its first single, "Fat Lip", which reached number one on the "Billboard Modern Rock Tracks" chart and remains the band's most successful single to date.
45th Brigade Special Troops Battalion
The Special Troops Battalion, 45th IBCT is headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma. It is a part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard and the newest battalion in the brigade. A special troops battalion, in the modular Army organization, is a collection of units company size and smaller, that contain specialties other than that of the primary function of the Brigade or Division it is assigned to. An infantry STB is composed of an engineer company, a military intelligence company, and a signal company, with a headquarters company that contains support, security, military police and medical platoons and sections.
The Paperboys (Canadian band)
The Paperboys (sometimes billed and credited as Tom Landa and the Paperboys) are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver that formed in 1991. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. The band has had a variety of members and line-ups since its original formation, with Landa remaining as the sole founding member, although veteran banjoist/bassist Cam Salay often returns as a guest performer. Known for consistently creating pop songs with melodic hooks, their music has been called versatile, with a wide range of influences, melding diverse musical influences more successfully than some other Irish rock bands have previously.
Marble Mountain Air Facility
Marble Mountain Air Facility (MMAF) (also known as Da Nang East Airfield and Marble Mountain Army Airfield) was an aviation facility used primarily by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It was a helicopter facility that was constructed in August 1965 and served as home to Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), the 5th Special Forces Group and an assortment of other squadrons until May 1971. It was controlled by the United States Army from May 1971 through August 1972 and finally by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force from 29 August 1972 through 29 March 1975 when it fell to the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN).
April Wine
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971. April Wine began in late 1969 in Waverley, Nova Scotia. The original members were brothers David Henman on guitar and Ritchie Henman on drums. Their cousin Jim Henman joined in on bass and Myles Goodwyn completed the sound on lead vocals and guitar. In early 1970 the band relocated to Montreal. Shortly after arriving in their new home the band was signed by Aquarius Records. They recorded and released their debut album "April Wine" in September 1971.
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Yes I remember them. Do you know their band line up?
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guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.
The band is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.
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Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. The band went through a few drummer changes between 1995 and 2005, achieving its current lineup when Adair replaced drummer Ryan Vikedal. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and ranking as the eleventh best-selling music act, and the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S. of the 2000s, behind The Beatles.
Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Turton (born November 15, 1974), known professionally as Chad Kroeger (), is a Canadian musician and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaborations, appearing as a guest musician in several songs and has contributed in both production and songwriting. He has co-written several songs for other artists and for films. Kroeger was born Chad Robert Turton in Hanna, Alberta on November 15, 1974. His maternal grandfather was Alberta MLA Henry Kroeger, who was born in Moscow, Russia, to a Mennonite family of German descent.
Breathe (Nickelback song)
"Breathe" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Mike Kroeger, it was featured as the opening track on the band's second studio album "The State" in 1998. Upon the album's reissue by Roadrunner Records, "Breathe" was released as the third single from "The State" on November 20, 2000, reaching number 16 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs chart, number 10 on the "Billboard" Mainstream Rock chart and number 10 on the Alternative Songs chart. "Breathe" was written by Nickelback's lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, and bassist Mike Kroeger.
Old Enough (Nickelback song)
"Old Enough" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by band members Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Mike Kroeger, it was featured on the band's second studio album "The State" in 1998. Upon the album's reissue after the band signed with Roadrunner Records, "Old Enough" was released as the second single from "The State" in October 2000, reaching number 12 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs chart and number 24 on the "Billboard" Mainstream Rock chart. "Old Enough" was written by Nickelback's lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, and bassist Mike Kroeger.
List of songs recorded by Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian hard rock band from Hanna, Alberta. The band was founded in 1995 by vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger and drummer Brandon Kroeger. After the release of their debut extended play (EP) "Hesher", the group released its debut full-length album "Curb" in 1996, which featured songwriting credits for all four band members as well as producer Jeff Boyd. "The State" followed in 1998, once again written by all four members of the band. After Brandon Kroeger left the band and was replaced by Ryan Vikedal, Nickelback signed with Roadrunner Records and released their third album "Silver Side Up" in 2001, supported by lead single "How You Remind Me".
Nickelback discography
The discography of Nickelback, a Canadian rock band, consists of nine studio albums, two compilation albums, one extended play (EP), 43 singles, five video albums, and 32 music videos. Formed in Hanna, Alberta in 1995, Nickelback was originally composed of vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger and drummer Brandon Kroeger. The band self-released its debut EP "Hesher" and debut full-length album "Curb" in 1996, and later signed with Roadrunner Records and released "The State" in 1999. Ryan Vikedal replaced Brandon Kroeger in 1998, after the band spent a brief time with Mitch Guindon on drums.
Leader of Men
"Leader of Men" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by band members Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake, it was featured on the band's second studio album "The State" in 1998. Upon the album's reissue after the band signed with Roadrunner Records, "Leader of Men" was released as the first single from "The State" on March 4, 2000, reaching number 11 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs, number 8 on the US "Billboard" Mainstream Rock chart and number 21 on the Alternative Songs chart. Nickelback's lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger began writing "Leader of Men" as early as 1996, although it was not recorded until the band began work on its second album "The State" in 1998.
1_Apprentice
Sounds very familiar. And whats their most popular song?
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"How You Remind Me" was listed as the best-selling song.
"Billboard" ranks them the most successful rock group of the decade; their song "How You Remind Me" was listed as the best-selling rock song of the decade and the fourth best-selling of the decade.
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Blurred Lines
"Blurred Lines" is a single written and performed by American recording artists Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams. Produced by Pharrell, it serves as the lead single from Thicke's album of the same name. It was released on March 26, 2013 through Pharrell's label Star Trak Recordings. Recorded in 2012, the song's percussion ideas were primarily inspired by the Marvin Gaye song "Got to Give It Up", and apart from T.I. 's rap, was entirely the work of Williams. However, Thicke clearly laid claim to writing credits on the track according to a Reuters article. The song became the subject of a bitter legal dispute with the family of Gaye and Bridgeport Music as to whether the song infringed copyrights to "Got to Give It Up".
Can't Stop the Feeling!
"Can't Stop the Feeling!" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for the soundtrack to the film "Trolls" (2016), for which he serves as the executive music producer. It was written and produced by Timberlake, Max Martin and Shellback. Musically, it is an uptempo disco-pop, soul-pop number with funk influences. The song was released as a single on May 6, 2016, 6 months before the film was released, and serviced to contemporary hit radio on May 10, 2016. Timberlake gave his first televised performance of "Can't Stop the Feeling!" during the interval act of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 grand final.
Shape of You
"Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album "÷" (2017), along with "Castle on the Hill". The dancehall-infused pop song was written by Ed Sheeran together with Steve Mac and Johnny McDaid, with additional writing credits given to Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs as Sheeran had incorporated an interpolation of the TLC's song "No Scrubs" into "Shape of You". The song was produced by Sheeran and Mac. "Shape of You" peaked at number-one on the singles charts of 44 countries, including the US "Billboard" Hot 100 (later becoming the best performing song of 2017), as well as the UK, Australian and Canadian singles charts.
All of Me (John Legend song)
"All of Me" is a song by American singer John Legend from his fourth studio album "Love in the Future" (2013). It is dedicated to Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen. "All of Me" first aired on American mainstream urban radio as the album's third single on August 12, 2013. On the week ending May 16, 2014, it peaked at number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 becoming his first number-one single in the United States. It knocked off "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, which had spent 10 weeks at number one. The song peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and New Zealand and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Born This Way (song)
"Born This Way" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga, and the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. Written by Gaga and Jeppe Laursen, who produced it along with Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow, the track was developed while Gaga was on the road with The Monster Ball Tour. Inspired by 1990s music which empowered women and the gay community, Gaga explained that "Born This Way" was her freedom song. She sang part of the chorus at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in 2010 and announced the song as the lead single from the album, released on February 11, 2011. "Born This Way" is backed by rumbling synth sounds, a humming bass and additional chorus percussion, with sole organ toward the end.
Love the Way You Lie
"Love the Way You Lie" is a song recorded by the American rapper Eminem, featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna, from Eminem's seventh studio album "Recovery" (2010). The singer and songwriter Skylar Grey wrote and recorded a demo of the song alongside the producer Alex da Kid when she felt she was in an abusive romantic relationship with the music industry. Eminem wrote the verses and chose Rihanna to sing the chorus, resulting in a collaboration influenced by their past experiences in difficult relationships. Recording sessions were held in Ferndale, Michigan, and Dublin, Ireland. Backed by guitar, piano and violin, the track is a midtempo hip-hop ballad with a pop refrain, sung by Rihanna, and describes two lovers who refuse to separate despite being in a dangerous love–hate relationship.
M.I.A. (rapper)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born 18 July 1975), better known by her stage name M.I.A. (pronounced as distinct initials), is a British rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and activist. She is of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. "M.I.A." is a play on her own name and a reference to the abbreviation of Missing in Action. Her compositions combine elements of alternative, dance, electronic, hip hop and world music. M.I.A. began her career in 2000 as a visual artist, filmmaker and designer in west London before beginning her recording career in 2002. Since rising to prominence in early 2004 for her singles "Sunshowers" and "Galang", charting in Canada and the UK and reaching number 11 on the "Billboard" Hot Dance Singles Sales in the US, she has been nominated for an Academy Award, three Grammy Awards and the Mercury Prize.
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Its a bit of a classic isnt it! What kind of music do they make?
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Mostly pop rock songs!
"Billboard" ranks them the most successful rock group of the decade; their song "How You Remind Me" was listed as the best-selling rock song of the decade and the fourth best-selling of the decade.
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Rock music in Serbia
Serbian rock is the rock music scene of Serbia. During the 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s, while Serbia was a constituent republic of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Serbian rock scene was a part of the SFR Yugoslav rock scene. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was not an Eastern Bloc country, but a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and as such, it was far more opened to the Western culture comparing to the other socialist countries. Rock and roll reached Yugoslavia via foreign radio stations, most notably Radio Luxemburg, and rock and roll records, brought in from the West. Rock and roll influences reached schlager singers, most notably Đorđe Marjanović, who released the first popular music solo album in Serbia, in 1959.
Đorđe Balašević
Đorđe Balašević (Serbian Cyrillic: Ђорђе Балашевић, born 11 May 1953) is a prominent Serbian and former Yugoslav singer-songwriter. Balašević started his career in the 1977 as a member of the pop rock band Žetva, before leaving to form the pop rock band Rani Mraz. After releasing two albums, Rani Mraz disbanded, and Balašević started a successful solo career, spanning up to the present. While his initial works were mostly pop rock-oriented, in his later career he often used elements of rock, chanson and folk music, while his lyrics often dealt with romantic, humorous or political and social themes.
2000s in music
This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in popular music in the 2000s. The 2000s saw the creation or emergence of a few styles, such as indie-related genres such as Emo, Alternative R&B, and a multitude of new electronic subgenres, most notably Dubstep, Bass music and Moombahton, as well as genres that fused influences from past decades, mostly the 80s, into creating new styles such as Nu-disco and Hypnagogic pop. In fact convergence of different styles was one of the more defining features of the decade, as seen with the creation and commercial success of the British Grime genre and Trap music and Chillwave in the United States.
Rock music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers.
Riblja Čorba
Riblja Čorba (Serbian Cyrillic: Рибља Чорба, pronounced ; translation: "Fish Stew") is a Serbian and Yugoslav rock band from Belgrade. The band was one of the most popular and most influential acts of the Yugoslav rock scene. Riblja Čorba was formed in 1978 by vocalist Bora Đorđević, guitarist Rajko Kojić, bass guitarist Miša Aleksić and drummer Vicko Milatović. Their debut release, the single "Lutka sa naslovne strane" (1978), saw huge success and launched them to fame. They were soon joined by guitarist Momčilo Bajagić "Bajaga", the new lineup releasing the album "Kost u grlu" (1979), which was, largely due to Đorđević's social-related lyrics, a huge commercial and critical success.
Bijelo Dugme
Bijelo Dugme (trans. "White Button") was a Yugoslav rock band, based in Sarajevo. Bijelo Dugme is widely considered to have been the most popular band ever to exist in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and one of the most important acts of the Yugoslav rock scene. Bijelo Dugme was officially formed in 1974, although the members of the default lineup, guitarist Goran Bregović, vocalist Željko Bebek, drummer Ipe Ivandić, keyboardist Vlado Pravdić and bass guitarist Zoran Redžić, were previously active under the name Jutro. The band's debut album "Kad bi bio bijelo dugme", released in 1974, brought them nationwide popularity with its Balkan folk-influenced hard rock sound.
Indian rock
Indian rock is a music genre in India that incorporates elements of Indian music with mainstream rock music, and is often topically India-centric. While India is more often known for its (northern and southern) classical music and Bollywood "filmi" music, the Indian rock scene has also produced numerous bands and artists. India, in the 1950s and 1960s, uniquely amongst developing markets, had a record industry in the Gramophone Company of India (an RCA/HMV/EMI subsidiary), and LPs, EPs, and 45rpm records were freely available, including those of rock and roll acts from the USA and Britain, but also of contemporary pioneering Indian rock bands.