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The lyrics feature the hopes of someone who desires to be a rockstar. Spoken-word vocals between each verse are provided by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. "Rockstar" is one of Nickelback's most popular singles to date, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom (their highest-charting single in that country) and being certified Platinum.
"Photograph" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released on August 8, 2005, as the first single from their fifth studio album, All the Right Reasons . The song reached the top ten in Australia, Austria, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States.
Guitarist Billy Gibbons performed on "Follow You Home" and "Rockstar" from 2005's All the Right Reasons. A recording of a previously unreleased guitar solo by Dimebag Darrell appears on the tribute song "Side of a Bullet". In 2005 the band released a cover of "We Will Rock You" by Queen, written by Brian May, as a B-side to "Photograph".
Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian rock bands, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. [5] In 2009, Billboard ranked it the most successful rock group and the seventh-most successful artist of that decade; "How You Remind Me" was the best-selling rock song and the fourth-best overall. [6]
It is a two-disc set and includes a Nickelback wallpaper, as well as three live tracks and a remixed version of "Photograph" as bonus tracks. The bonus DVD includes four videos, a behind-the-scenes tour diary, and interviews. Special edition "Photograph" (live) "Animals" (live) "Follow You Home" (live) Wal-Mart exclusive special edition
Chad Robert Kroeger (/ ˈ k r uː ɡ ər /, [4] né Turton; born November 15, 1974) is a Canadian musician who is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nickelback. [5] 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.
"How You Remind Me" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback.With lyrics written by lead singer Chad Kroeger and music composed by the band, the track was released on July 17, 2001, as the lead single from their third studio album, Silver Side Up (2001).
The song was re-released in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2008, following the success of "Rockstar" and the re-release of "Photograph". This release also reached number 40 in the UK singles chart, equalling its original chart peak, although this re-release was download-only. [3]