Chad Kroeger is a talented singer, musician, frontman of the band Nickelback. In addition to working in a group, the artist composes musical accompaniments for films and other singers.
He gave more than two decades to the stage and fans. He is adored for his performance of sensual rock ballads and charming velvety voice. Men see in him a musical genius, and women are crazy about the charisma and appearance of a rocker.
Childhood and youth years of Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Turton (real name of the artist) was born on November 15, 1974. He spent his childhood in the small provincial town of Hannah. It is known that the upbringing of sons (Chad has a brother who is also involved in the Nickelback rock band) was handled by his mother.
The fact is that the father left his mother, along with the children, when Chad was barely 2 years old. He does not remember his father. Moreover, the mother regarded her husband's departure as a betrayal, depriving the children of the opportunity to bear his last name.
Chad harbored a grudge against his dad. He sang about him in one of his musical works. In an interview, the artist said that his father sometimes called his mother and sons just to find out that they were alive. He was not involved in their upbringing, and practically did not participate in the financial support of his sons.
Kruger was lucky with his mother. The woman had a strong character. She soon remarried. Chad's stepfather was very kind and pious. He always believed in foster children and even sponsored the recording of his debut LP.
As a teenager, the guy became interested in the sound of heavy music. Parents connected in time, so soon Chad was holding his first guitar in his hands. The image of a rocker in Kruger was associated with freedom, excessive use of alcohol and drugs, as well as hooligan behavior. Not surprisingly, during this period of time, he first falls into the hands of the "cops".
Problems with law
The artist in an interview admitted that he played dishonest games with classmates. Turns out he was stealing money from them to buy a guitar amp. However, the case was solved, and Kruger was placed under house arrest for a couple of months.
The experience did not teach Chad to stay away from "black deeds". Soon he was seen stealing a vehicle. Then the guy was threatened with a real term, and if he had not fallen into the hands of an experienced lawyer, perhaps rock fans today would not be able to enjoy Kruger's musical compositions.
He always went against the system. For example, Chad never received an education. In one of the interviews, he will tell that he did not regret his decision to develop a musical career and “scored” on his studies.
In the early 90s, the young rocker joins the Village Idiot team, and a few years later the Nickelback group appears - and his life is turned upside down.
The creative path of the artist Chad Kroeger
Nikelback celebrated its 2021th birthday in 26. The guys have created an unrealistic number of worthy tracks, LPs and clips. The composition How You Remind Me is still the hallmark of the team.
Fans have repeatedly had to worry about rumors about the breakup of the group. For example, in 2015, when a number of concerts were canceled, the “fans” were sure that the team had indeed broken up. But, then it turned out that Chad needed surgery to remove a cyst from his vocal cords.
Then came the years of rehabilitation, which, by the way, also made the fans worried. Kruger was said to have lost his voice. However, during the premiere of the LP Feed the Machine - fantasies were destroyed. The tracks that the presented album has absorbed, performed by Kruger, also sound “tasty” and of high quality.
Of course, Nickelback is the main brainchild of the artist, but he also has other projects that deserve the attention of fans. For example, a musician, together with Josey Scott, presented the musical work Hero in 2002, which became the main soundtrack of the Spider-Man tape. The artists were awarded the SOCAN Awards.
He has been spotted a couple of times collaborating with talented musician Carlos Santanta, Travis Tritt, Daughtry frontman Chris Daughtry, and Idol Beau Bice.
In addition, Kruger picked up the guitar on Bo Bice's You're Everything LP. In 2009, he, along with Eric Dill, Rune Westburg and Chris Daughtry, recorded the debut track from the band's new record Daughtry. We are talking about the single No Surprise.
Details of the artist's personal life
Behind him there is already the experience of family life. He chose a girl of a creative profession as his wife. In 2012, he met a charming singer and idol of millions - Avril Lavigne. General sympathy arose against the background of the recording of the track Let Me Go for the fifth studio album of the singer.
Let Me Go was originally conceived as a sensual and lyrical breakup ballad. But, the girl brought her peppercorn to the meaning of the track. Many already then suggested that the couple had a romantic, and not just a working relationship. When the Let Me Go video was released, the fans' guesses were confirmed. Note that the premiere of the video took place in 2013, immediately after the marriage of Chad and Avril.
After some time, the girl admits that she received a marriage proposal from a man back in 2012. The happy newlyweds played a magnificent wedding at the Chateau de la Napoule. The guys spent several days celebrating. Avril surprised journalists and fans with her choice. Before the groom, she appeared in a black dress. In her hands, the girl held a luxurious bouquet of black roses.
Chad remembers Avril as the best woman he has ever met. In 2014, the first rumors spread that the couple would soon part. The journalists who took pictures of the artists came to the conclusion that they were significantly distant from each other.
Chad Kroeger's divorce from Avril Lavigne
In 2014, Chad's wife was going through hard times. The thing is, she ended up in a hospital bed. It's all because of Lyme disease. A year later, the guesses of the "fans" were confirmed - the couple divorced.
Rumor has it that Kruger was just a "toy" for the singer. In one of the interviews, she said that in Chad she was impressed first of all by the fact that he appreciated her not only as a woman, but also as an artist. He admired her vocal abilities. Many accused the singer of selfishness.
In 2016, the couple again appeared together at one of the secular musical events. The joint appearance at the party again gave reason to think that the artists are together. Chad did not comment on the trick, and after a while the musicians announced that they simply maintain friendly relations. Today, he tries not to comment on his personal life.
Not done in adulthood and without breaking the law. In 2006, the police stopped the artist for speeding. On the spot, the police conducted a test, which showed that Chad was in a state of extreme intoxication. It wasn't until 2008 that he was convicted of drunk driving and speeding. The court fined the rocker $600 and suspended his driver's license for a year.
Interesting facts about Chad Kroeger
- In 2013, he said that he would pass away on his 40th birthday. The artist assured that he would die from heart problems. Journalists were confused by this fact, so everyone was closely watching the rocker.
- In the "zero" Chad's invariable was wearing long hair and a beard.
- The height of the artist is 185 cm.
- He broke the law several times. Kruger assured that, in this way, he maintains the image of a rocker.
- Most often, Chad plays Paul Reed Smith's PRS guitars.
Chad Kroeger: present day
In 2020, Chad and his team skated a big tour of Canada and the United States of America. He continues to realize himself as a singer and musician.
