Together, the members of Nickelback have had a lot of success in their music careers. The band is well-known for its unique post-grunge and alternative rock sound, which has catchy lyrics and strong choruses. Even though Nickelback has had to deal with criticism and backlash from some circles, they have been able to keep their loyal fans. Their mission to "wanna be a rockstar" is still going strong, and there have been no more reports of rocks or water bottles thrown at their heads while playing on stage.
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Their success can be traced back to their ability to connect with people on an emotional level. This is because their lyrics often talk about love, heartbreak, and personal struggles that people can relate to. Millions of people around the world like Nickelback's music, which has helped them sell out arenas and stadiums on their highly anticipated tours, which in turn has earned them a lot of money. Below, we are going to take a closer look at just how much money lands in each of Nickelback member's net worth.
9 Chad Kroeger: Lead Vocals And Guitar For Nickelback ($80 Million Net Worth)
Chad Kroeger is the lead singer and main songwriter for Nickelback. He was born in Hanna, Alberta, Canada, on November 15, 1974, and with a net worth of $80 million, Chad Kroeger is the richest member of Nickleback. His distinctive, raspy voice has been a big part of Nickelback's success. Kroeger has also written songs and produced music for stars such as Santana, Daughtry, Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Timbaland, and his now ex-wife Avril Lavigne. More than 50 million albums have been sold by Nickelback, and the group has won five SOCAN International Achievement Awards. In 2009, Billboard magazine said that Nickelback was the most successful rock band of the decade.
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Currently, while on tour, Chad Kroeger lost his voice mid-concert in early August while playing in Missouri and had to address the audience with an apology. While it was not his fault, he felt awful about it. A shot of Prednizone and sleeping in a Milwaukee hotel room seemed to be the cure because he played in Milwaukee that night, telling fans how thankful he had gotten his voice back—they nearly needed to cancel.
8 Ryan Peake: Guitar, Keyboards, And Back-up Vocals For Nickelback ($65 Million Net Worth)
Ryan Peake serves as the rhythm guitarist for Nickelback. He was born in Brooks, Alberta, Canada, on March 1, 1973. Ryan Peake's net worth is $65 million. He plays a crucial role in shaping the overall sound of the band by mixing the instruments with the vocals. He has been a member of the band since its inception, and you can hear his voice most prominently featured in the songs "Savin' Me," "Hollywood," and "Gotta Be Somebody." Peake has also contributed to the songwriting of several Nickelback tracks, including popular hits like "Someday," "Savin' Me," "Miss You," and "Edge of a Revolution."
7 Mike Kroeger: Bass Player For Nickelback ($60 Million Net Worth)
Mike Kroeger, the older brother of Chad Kroeger, was born on June 25, 1972, in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. Kroeger, the bassist of Nickelback, is currently the third wealthiest member of the band, with a $60 million net worth, according to Rock Celebrities.
Originally, the band was called Village Idiot; however, while working at Starbucks, Mike consistently found himself saying, “Here's your nickel back,” to customers when giving change for cups of coffee – and thus the name Nickelback was born. His bass guitar performance in songs like 'Photograph' and 'How You Remind Me' scored rave reviews. He is also a highly skilled composer known for his work on the soundtracks of several movies, including "Daredevil," "Transformers," and "The Condemned."
6 Ryan Vikedal Former Drummer For Nickelback ($20 Million Net Worth)
Ryan Vikedal is a drummer and has a net worth of $20 million. From 1998 to 2005, he was best known as the drummer for Nickelback. Vikedal left Nickelback, but there wasn't a lot of news about it, and there were no specifics about why he left. Changes in a band's lineup can happen for many reasons, such as creative differences, personal choices, or a change in the way the music is going.
5 Daniel Adair Drummer And Back-up Vocals For Nickelback ($12 Million Net Worth)
Daniel Adair was born on February 19, 1975, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He became the drummer for Nickelback in 2005. Before joining the band, he was the drummer for the rock band 3 Doors Down. Adair's net worth is $12 million.
Adair joined Nickelback as a replacement for Ryan Vikedal, who had been fired. He worked as the drummer for the band's albums "All the Right Reasons," "Dark Horse," "Here and Now," "No Fixed Address," "Feed the Machine," and "Get Rollin'."
4 Brandon Kroeger And Mitch Guindon: Former Drummers For Nickelback
There is no known net worth for either Chad Kroeger's cousin, Brandon Kroeger, or Mitch Guindon. Both were early drummers for Nickelback who decided to bow out when the band started getting big. As a van band, they mostly drove around to different shows, pulling equipment behind them. That changed fairly quickly and the first two drummers didn't care to live that way. They wanted to be with friends and family.
3 Nickelback's Chart Topping Albums
Silver Side Up (2001) was the breakthrough album for Nickelback. It includes the hit single "How You Remind Me," which became one of their signature songs. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was eventually certified 6x Platinum in the United States. Today, Silver Side Up remains one of the band's most iconic and commercially successful albums.
Following the success of Silver Side Up, Nickelback released The Long Road (2003). This album featured singles like "Someday" and "Figured You Out." It reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States.
All the Right Reasons came out in 2005 and is perhaps Nickelback's most popular album. It includes several hit singles, including "Photograph," "Savin' Me," and "Rockstar." The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 11x Platinum in the United States. It remains one of the best-selling rock albums of the 21st century.
Nickelback's Dark Horse in 2008 continued their streak of success. The album featured hits like "Gotta Be Somebody" and "If Today Was Your Last Day." It reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States.
Here and Now in 2011, produced singles like "When We Stand Together" and "Bottoms Up." The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and received platinum certification in the United States. "No Fixed Address" (2014) featured tracks like "Edge of a Revolution" and "What Are You Waiting For?" It reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Feed the Machine (2017) debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, and their tenth album, "Get Rollin'," was most recently released in November 2022.
2 Nickelback Has Only Had One Number One Hit
Nickelback's net worth combined is very high, and the band has had so much success, that it comes as a surprise to most that they have only had one song ever reach number one on the Billboard charts.
"How You Remind Me" from the album Silver Side Up not only became Nickelback's breakthrough hit, it is also the only Nickelback song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It remained there for nearly four months. "How You Remind Me" is often considered one of the defining rock songs of the early 2000s.
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Featured on the album All the Right Reasons, and coming in at a literal second, "Photograph." This iconic Nickelback song reached number two on the Billboard charts and stayed there for six weeks. Most people who simply know of Nickelback know them through this song as it received a massive amount of radio play.
1 What Awards Has Nickelback Received?
Nickelback, being a Canadian band, has been recognized at the Juno Awards, which are Canada's equivalent of the Grammy Awards. They have won several Juno Awards, including:
- Group of the Year (2002, 2004, 2007)
- Rock Album of the Year for "The Long Road" (2004)
- Album of the Year for "Silver Side Up" (2002)
Nickelback has also been nominated for American Music Awards in categories such as Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Alternative Artist. They received nominations at the Billboard Music Awards, including Top Duo/Group and Top Rock Artist as well.
