Chad Kroeger
| Chad Kroeger | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chad Robert Turton |
| Born |
November 15, 1974 Hanna, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | 604 |
| Associated acts | Nickelback |
| Website | nickelback |
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. 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. 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, and has also produced music for other bands, such as Default, Theory of a Deadman, and Bo Bice.
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. In 2003, Kroeger won an International Achievement Award for the song "Hero" at the SOCAN Awards in Toronto.
...
Wikipedia