Chad Kroeger

Chad Kroeger
Born Chad Robert Turton-Kroeger
(1974-11-15) 15 November 1974
Hanna, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Citizenship Canada
Occupation
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s)

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
Labels
604

Chad Robert Kroeger (born November 15, 1974) is a Canadian musician and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Canadian rock band, Nickelback.[2] 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.

Early life

Kroeger was born Chad Robert Turton in Hanna, Alberta on November 15, 1974.[1][3] His maternal grandfather was Alberta MLA Henry Kroeger, who was born in Moscow, Russia, to a Mennonite family of German descent.[4][5] He learned to play the guitar at age 13, and in the early 1990s was part of a grunge cover band, which also included future Nickelback members Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake.

In 2002, Kroeger co-founded the Vancouver, British Columbia-based 604 Records,[1] and has also produced music for other bands, such as Default, Theory of a Deadman, and Bo Bice.

Collaborations

Kroeger, along with Saliva vocalist Josey Scott, Theory of a Deadman lead vocalist (serving as guitarist for this track) Tyler Connolly and Our Lady Peace drummer Jeremy Taggart, performed the theme song titled "Hero" for the hit movie Spider-Man in 2002. Also in 2002, Kroeger wrote and sang on "Why Don't You & I" for Santana's Shaman. However, when Arista decided to release the song as a single in Summer 2003, Kroeger's label, Roadrunner, refused permission, citing concerns that Kroeger appearing on a "high-profile single" would compromise the excitement over Nickelback's fall 2003 release The Long Road. Kroeger recommended The Calling's Alex Band, another Arista artist, as a replacement for re-recording the single.[6][7][8] In 2007, Chad Kroeger ended up working with Santana for a second time, when he co-wrote and recorded guitar and vocals parts for a new song meant to appear on the compilation album Ultimate Santana. The track is called "Into the Night" and was released as a single on October 2, 2007. The album Ultimate Santana was released in October. Besides working with Santana, Kroeger also recorded with Travis Tritt on his album The Storm, where Tritt did a cover of Nickelback's "Should've Listened" track from The Long Road.

Kroeger also wrote and played guitar on Bo Bice's You're Everything.

Chad Kroeger, Eric Dill, Rune Westberg and Chris Daughtry wrote the debut single of Daughtry's new album.[9] The single, titled "No Surprise", was debuted on American Idol Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Kroeger also helped write another song from the album titled "Life After You." He and Brett James co-wrote Tim McGraw's 2009 single "It's a Business Doing Pleasure with You." Chad Kroeger is featured on the new Timbaland album Shock Value 2 with the song "Tomorrow in the Bottle", which also features Sebastian. In 2010 he provided guest vocals, along with Ludacris and guest lead guitarist Zakk Wylde, on the My Darkest Days single "Porn Star Dancing." In 2011, Kroeger was featured on the new Steel Panther album Balls Out with the song "It Won't Suck Itself." In early 2012, it was confirmed that Kroeger was working with French-Canadian pop rock singer Avril Lavigne on her upcoming fifth studio album.[10]

Personal life

In 2008, Kroeger was convicted of drunk driving in a British Columbia court after he was stopped for speeding in Surrey.[3][11]

Kroeger started dating fellow Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne on July 1, 2012.[12] The relationship blossomed after they began working together in March 2012 to write and record music for Lavigne's fifth album.[12] Kroeger and Lavigne became engaged in August 2012.[13] The couple married in the south of France on July 1, 2013, which is Canada Day.[12] Lavigne and Kroeger honeymooned in Portofino, Italy. In September 2014, the entertainment media began reporting that Lavigne and Kroeger were headed for separation after only one year of marriage.[14] While rumors continue to circulate based on sightings of Lavigne and Kroeger without their wedding rings, no formal announcement had been made in late 2014.[15] Kroeger denied the rumors about the separation and found it amusing.[16] On September 2nd, 2015, Lavigne announced their separation via her official Instagram account.[17]

In 2015, the second leg of the band's North American tour had to be canceled so Kroeger could have surgery for a cyst on his larynx. The entire leg of the European tour was cancelled as well.[18][19]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[20]		 AUS
[21]		 AUT
[22]		 DK
[23]		 FRA
[24]		 NZ
[25]		 SWE
[26]		 SWI
[27]		 UK
[28]		 US
[20]
"Hero"
(featuring Josey Scott)		 2002 1 17 8 3 27 10 7 14 4 3 Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN
[29]		 AUS
[21]		 AUT
[22]		 BEL (FL)
[30]		 BEL (WA)
[31]		 FIN
[32]		 GER
[33]		 NZ
[25]		 SWI
[27]		 US
[34]
"Into the Night"
(Santana featuring Chad Kroeger)		 2007 2 4 24 24 50 9 19 24 49 26 Ultimate Santana
"Porn Star Dancing"
(My Darkest Days featuring Chad Kroeger and Zakk Wylde)		 2010 40 — — — — — — — — 90 My Darkest Days
"Let Me Go"[35]
(Avril Lavigne featuring Chad Kroeger)		 2013 12 77 28 57 66 — 63 — — 78 Avril Lavigne
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other appearances

List of guest appearances on other artists' albums, compilation albums, etc.
Title Year Other artist(s) Album Notes
"Why Don't You & I" 2002 Santana Shaman Featured artist on album version only. Replaced by Alex Band on single release.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. ↑ "Chad Kroeger Biography". Starpulse.com. November 15, 1974. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
  3. 1 2 "Nickelback Singer Sentenced for DUI". DUI.com. May 2, 2008. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  4. ↑ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/nickelbacks-prairie-roots/
  5. ↑
  6. ↑ "Nickelback's Record Company Explains Chad Kroeger ban on Santana Single" – July 2, 2003 @ RoadrunnerRecords.com
  7. ↑ "Nickelback's Kroeger Not Allowed on Santana Single" @ foundrymusic.com
  8. ↑ "Carlos Santana Says Label Politics Forced Chad Kroeger/Alex Band Change On New Single" @ Music.Yahoo!
  9. ↑ "Lyrics to No Surprise". Daughtryofficial.com. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
  10. ↑ "Twitter / AvrilLavigne: Lots of singing today in the". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  11. ↑ "Nickelback frontman Kroeger convicted of DUI". The Star. April 1, 2008. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
  12. 1 2 3 Ehrich Dowd, Kathy; Silverman, Stephen M. (July 2, 2013). "Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger Are Now Married (Really)". People. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  13. ↑ Laudadio, Marisa (August 21, 2012). "Avril Lavigne Engaged to Nickelback's Chad Kroeger". People. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger Headed For a Split – Us Weekly". usmagazine.com. September 17, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger 'deciding whether to split for good' – Daily Mail Online". Mail Online.
  16. ↑ Chad Kroeger Finds Avril Lavigne Marriage Rumors 'Amusing' November 8, 2014
  17. ↑ "It is with heavy heart that Chad and I announce our separation today. Through not only the marriage, but the music as well, we've created many unforgettable moments. We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other. To all our family, friends and fans, thank you sincerely for the support.". Instagram. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  18. ↑ http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2015-08-14/nickelback-cancel-euro-tour-on-doc-s-orders
  19. ↑ http://www.nickelback.com/news/title/medical-emergency-forces-cancellation-of-the-no-fixed-address-tour/
  20. 1 2 "Chad Kroeger – Awards". AllMusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  21. 1 2 "Discography Chad Kroeger". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  22. 1 2 "Discography Chad Kroeger". austriancharts.at (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  23. ↑ "Discography Chad Kroeger". danishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  24. ↑ "Discographie Chad Kroeger". lescharts.com (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  25. 1 2 "Discography Chad Kroeger". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  26. ↑ "Discography Chad Kroeger". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  27. 1 2 "Discography Chad Kroeger". swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  28. ↑ "Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott – Official Charts Company" (select "Singles" tab). Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  29. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles as a featured artist in Canada:
  30. ↑ "Discografie Chad Kroeger". ultratop.be (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  31. ↑ "Discographie Chad Kroeger". ultratop.be (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  32. ↑ "Discography Chad Kroeger". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  33. ↑ "Chartverfolgung / Carlos Santana / Longplay". musicline.de (in German). PhonoNet. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  34. ↑ "Santana – Awards". AllMusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  35. ↑ "Avril Lavigne "Let Me Go" (featuring Chad Kroeger) [Official Single Cover]". josepvinaixa. Ultimate Music. Retrieved October 8, 2013.

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