Universal Republic rock icons 3 Doors Down are putting up massive radio numbers with “Its Not My Time”, the first single from their new self-titled album, which was released on May 20, 2008. Their much anticipated fourth studio album has spawned rock’s biggest radio hit of the year so far, with the debut single becoming the fastest moving song at Active Rock radio in the last five years. “It’s Not My Time” was the #1 Most Added song at Alternative Radio. And scored as Greatest Gainer three weeks in a row at the coveted Rock Radio format.
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. Formed in 1992, they have released six full length albums, two EPs, and a DVD. Their latest album, entitled Weezer (the red album), was released on June 3rd, 2008. They have sold over 7 million records in the US to date.
In the Beginning (1992-1993)
Weezer formed on February 14, 1992, in Los Angeles, California by Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp, and Jason Cropper.
Nickelback is a Canadian music group from Hanna, Alberta whose brand of radio friendly hard rock was helped early on in their career by 99.3 The Fox, a Vancouver based rock station that holds a competition each year for local bands to gain exposure. Nickelback was the winner in 1999. Other winners have included Matthew Good, Default, and Faber.
Founded by Chad Kroeger as a tribute band, Chad's brother Mike Kroeger (bass), cousin Ryan Vikedal (drums), and Ryan Peake (guitar) joined Nickelback while Chad began to write his own music.