Nickelback started out as a mid-90s cover band in Alberta, because of course they did. They recorded their first album of original songs, Curb, in 1996. When Curb came out, the band consisted of Chad Kroeger and his two brothers Mike (bass) and Brandon (drums), as well as Ryan Peake on guitar.

What was Nickelback's first hit song?

Nickelback's first release was a seven-track EP called Hesher in 1996. In the same year, Nickelback recorded their first full-length album Curb. "Fly" was released on Hesher and Curb and was the first single produced by Nickelback.

When was Nickelback popular?

Since Nickelback released their big hit You Remind Me in 2001, they've become one of rock music's most successful bands...and pop culture's biggest punchlines; let's investigate why? 50 million albums worldwide. 24 years.