Image: Nickelback - How You Remind Me [OFFICIAL VIDEO] [Roadrunner Records, YouTube]
According to Billboard, Nickelback are officially the greatest rock band of the 21st century! The music magazine unveiled a list of the Top 100 Artists of the Century - before reading further, take a guess at which other rock acts made the cut.
Nickelback: Hits on Hits
Anyone who has listened to the radio in the past 25 years has undoubtedly come across Nickelback. Just mentioning singles like “How You Remind Me”, “Rockstar”, and “Photograph” instantly brings them back to mind - and let’s not forget about the iconic memes…
Formed in 1995, Nickelback released a series of albums since 2000 that have been hugely popular in Germany, the UK, and the US. It’s no surprise they rank among the rock giants of this century. On the Billboard list, they secured the 26th spot, outshining every other act in the genre.
Also on the List: Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy…
In addition to Nickelback, several other rock acts made their mark on the list. Legendary rockers Linkin Park landed at No. 37, coinciding with their recent comeback and new No. 1 album. Other notable bands and artists include Avril Lavigne, Creed, Kid Rock, and Daughtry, whose rankings you can find below. Fall Out Boy just made it in, securing the 100th spot on the list!
- Avril Lavigne: No. 47
- Creed: No. 66
- Kid Rock: No. 83
- Daughtry: No. 89
- Fall Out Boy: No. 100
Other acts with rock and alternative influences in the Top 100 include Coldplay (No. 53), Twenty One Pilots (No. 84), and Imagine Dragons (No. 38).
