Many are likely to only know the name – Nickelback, from the promotional joke made by Ryan Reynolds in the Once Upon a Deadpool trailer in 2018, especially those in the Millennial and Gen Z age group. The truth is however, Nickelback have been a famous rock band since their formation in 1995, selling over 50 million records to date. At the forefront of this massive success is Chad Kroeger, who is the rock band’s lead singer and also the former husband of another popular Canadian music export, Avril Lavigne. Chad Kroeger is known for his admirable success as a Canadian and as a musician around the world. Learn more about him below.

Chad Kroeger Bio (Age)

Chad Robert Turton was born on November 15, 1974 in Hanna, Alberta. The joy of a new family, however, ended when Chad was two years old. His father, Wendall Turton left the family, leaving Chad to be raised by his mother, Debbie Kroeger, and his maternal grandparents. It was a circumstance that led Chad to adopt his mother’s maiden name, Kroeger.

The effect of Chad’s father’s abandonment has not only manifested itself in his surname. Chad Kroeger also had a troubled childhood, which included a kleptomaniac phase. As part of the honesty that defined his and the band’s music, he sang about some of the issues of his childhood. There aren’t many details about Chad Kroeger’s education, but it is known that he learned to play guitar while in high school and formed his first band shortly after graduation.

For people in difficulty, especially young people, talent is always a means of escape and the same goes for Chad Kroeger who, after becoming an accomplished guitarist, demonstrated strong songwriting skills to form his own band, Nickelback. The band was formed in the mid-90s, specifically in 1995. When he formed Nickelback with original members – Brandon Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Mike Kroeger, it was not his first experience with a band. In the early 90s, Chad had been in a cover band, The Village Idiots, playing alongside two members who would become part of Nickelback, his brother Mike Kroeger and Brandon Kroeger, his cousin.

Nickelback and musical career

Establishing Nickelback was the defining path to success for Chad Kroeger. The group, which started out as The Village Idiots, began as a cover band. A split eventually led to a reunion when they and Nickelback released their debut album, Curb in 1996. It was the first album that announced Nickelback to the rock scene as a legitimate band. The album itself didn’t do very well commercially, but it exposed them to the world and the corporate part of the music industry, eventually signing EMI and Roadrunner Records in 1999.

After the release of their debut album, Chad Kroeger, who is the rock band’s songwriter and lead vocalist, returned to the studio and released a second album in 1998 titled The State. To date, Nickelback has released a total of nine albums, winning several awards in the process.

As one of the band’s most talented members, Chad has diversified his musical interests, working with several other musicians, including forming another band, The Suits XL in 2001. The band has an album to its credit. name that came out in 2006.

As a music producer he has worked with other bands like Theory of a Deadman, Bo Bice and Default. He has also won numerous awards, both as an individual and as a member of Nickelback.

Net worth of Chad Kroeger

Having sold over 50 million records with several writing and producing credits for various other artists, it’s no surprise that Chad Kroeger has a net worth of $60 million. The Canadian has established himself as one of the most successful musicians in the country of the Maple Leaf.

His ex-wife (Avril Lavigne)

Another thing Chad Kroeger is notable for is his marriage to fellow Canadian rockstar, Avril Lavigne. The two were married from 2013 to 2015 before deciding to end the relationship. The couple dated a year before getting hitched in the south of France. Due to the large number of shared fans, their wedding was welcomed by music fans all over the world. However, it was a bliss that would not last as they separated after a year of marriage.

Size weight

When it comes to the music industry, your physical appearance is as important as your vocal qualities. Chad Kroeger excels in both categories as he is 6ft 1in tall with a bodyweight of 86kg. We can assume that the musician makes an effort to maintain his physique.

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