Rock Feed Mike Kroeger (Nickelback)
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Feb 28, 2025 
Mike Kroeger, the bassist of Nickelback, shares insights from the band's remarkable journey from a small-town Canadian garage to global rock fame. He reveals the secret behind his brother Chad's songwriting genius and the band's crossover appeal with country music. Mike dives into his personal health journey post-stroke, embracing fitness and discipline. He fondly recalls memorable performances and discusses the duo's relentless persistence despite early challenges, while teasing some nontraditional approaches to their future music.
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Own Your Music Business
- Learn the music business yourself and treat your band like a DIY small business.
- Do the promotion, distribution and touring work instead of waiting for someone else to do it.
Persistence Precedes Breakthroughs
- Success often requires relentless persistence through many setbacks and 'character building' tours.
- A breakthrough can come after years of grinding, turning near-failures into long-term success.
Album Release On 9/11
- All the Right Reasons released on September 11, 2001, and still found an audience despite the day's chaos.
- Mike remembers being surprised and grateful that the album and single gained traction under those circumstances.