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New Poll Shows Americans Hate Congress Even More than Nickelback

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:45:07 +0000

It's no surprise that Congress' approval numbers have dropped significantly since the fiscal cliff debacle. But what's surprising is exactly how unpopular the legislative body has become. To put things in perspective, Congress is currently more unpopular than even the much-hated rock band Nickelback. Now that's saying something.

Instagram Mocked Via Nickelback

Wes Styles — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:45:41 +0000

Most people mock Nickelback – you know, because it’s the “cool” thing to do. Instagram, well all you have to do is just look at some of the pictures posted to mock the service. Put the two of them together; Absolute gold! College Humor has made a video set to Nickelback’s “photograph” looking at the average user [...]

Nickelback's Chad Kroeger Looking Forward to 'Most Unique Wedding the Planet Has Ever Seen'

Chad Childers — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:48:31 +0000

A year that began with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger doing a simple co-write on a song with pop star Avril Lavigne is ending with the pair engaged and planning their wedding. Now, Kroeger says he's expecting a ceremony that will probably be anything but traditional.

Chicago Mayor Denies Protester's Claim That He Likes Nickelback, Now Must Answer About Creed

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:00:36 +0000

The American people take their politics seriously, and when an individual is elected to office, the citizens who put them in office deserve full transparency when it comes to his or her policies. Currently, the Chicago Teachers Union is on strike for increased pay and to block changes to their health benefits, among other demands, but one brave protester challenged Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on an even more important issue -- whether or not Emanuel is a fan of Nickelback.

Nickelback's New Video "Trying Not To Love You" Has Just the Right Amount Of Seinfeld With Half The Caffeine [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:41:46 +0000

Say what you want about Nickelback, but when I see George Costanza in a music video I watch the whole thing. This is by far the best music video I have ever seen that involves Jason Alexander, a scooter and a hot girl floating in a latté. [button href="http://q103albany.com/chad-kroeger-of-nickelback-talks-about-his-new-bachelor-life-style-audio/" title="NEXT: Hear Chad Kroeger interview with [...]

Nickelback Debut 'Trying Not To Love You' Video Starring Jason Alexander + Brooke Burns

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:44:23 +0000

Nickelback have just premiered their new video for ‘Trying Not To Love You’ that might surprise fans of the big ballad. Taking a very different approach to the yearning love song, the tune get’s a light-hearted make-over in the clip with a very special guest star. The tongue-in-cheek video stars Jason Alexander, famous for playing [...]

Chad Kroeger Of Nickleback Talks About Explosions And Being Single [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:00:48 +0000

Nickelback was in town the other day and I met up with their front man Chad Kroeger to have a few beers and talk about the tour. Things start weird as most of my interviews do but then we shift gears from his recent break up, to blowing things up. We even touch on a [...]

Man Tries To Sneak Into Nickelback at SPAC, Ends Up Falling 40 Feet

BJ Ragone — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:02:01 +0000

People try to sneak into SPAC shows all the time. The key to success is maintaining your composure, and being super drunk probably isn’t your best plan of action. When 22 year old Kevin Beaudette decided to go to Nickelback on Tuesday night, he probably didn’t think he’d be making the news. Unfortunately for Kevin, [...]

Dalton Is Knee Deep In Nickelback Fans [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:38:43 +0000

Nickelback was in town and I had to go out and meet the ‘Peacock Peeps’. Porta-potties, grizzled beards, and singing – this video has it all! It was my first summer concert broadcast for 2012 and I was super excited. Nickelback and Bush put on an awesome show but most of my fun came from [...]

Nickelback 'Light It Up' At SPAC [REVIEW]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:14:10 +0000

Last night SPAC was packed with people of all ages as they gathered for the Here and Now Tour which featured a trio of bands that have already made an impact on modern music. My Darkest Days, Bush and headliners Nickelback came together to put on a great show and I got to be there to witness it.

Q103 Q-Tease at Nickelback [PHOTOS]

Q103 — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:01:16 +0000

It was a great night for a concert at SPAC. My Darkest Days, Bush and Nickelback put on a great show filled with pyro's for the close to 10,000 fans in attendance. Q103 broadcasted live out front and the Q-Tease were nearby. Did you get a photo with Nikki or Katelyn? Find them here.

Nickelback's Ryan Peake Talks BBQ And Male Nudity On Q103 [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:19:02 +0000

Nickelback is hitting up the capital region and Ryan Peake and his Canadian accent come on my show to make off colored innuendos. Nickelback’s show with Bush is about a week away and I’m getting super pumped. Not only will I have a chance to stare in to Gavin Rosdale’s baby blues but Q103 listeners [...]

What Is The Best Smoked BBQ Food? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:22:06 +0000

When it comes to delicious smoked food, there are a few big name contenders that come to mind. So which is the best of the best? Grilling and smoking food is something that we all wish we could do like the pros. Yes, it’s something that a lot of us attempt, but very few of [...]

Nickelback Concede That They'll Never Make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Tree Riddle — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:21:26 +0000

In a new interview, Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger comes to terms with the fact that his band will probably never be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or pick up any Grammys. Nickelback may be sitting on a pile of platinum records larger than that of most artists in the game today, [...]

Nickelback's Mike Kroeger Talks Current Tour, 'This Means War' + More

Sandman — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:11:05 +0000

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger was the special guest with host Mike ‘Sandman’ Sanders on Loudwire Radio this past weekend. Kroeger talked about the band’s current tour with Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days, as well as a number of ot

Rock-A-Holics! Get Nickelback Pre-sale Code

WQBK — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:26:47 +0000

Q103 welcomes Nickelback and Bush to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 24th. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10am. If you are a Rock-a-holic you can get the code to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Pre-sale happens Friday 3/16 from 10a-10pm. This is one of the benefits that a [...]

Nickelback and Bush Coming to SPAC this Summer

WQBK — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:58:29 +0000

The Summer of 2012 will rock as Nickelback will begin its ‘Here and Now’ North American Tour 2012 in April with dates announced through June. Today, the band extended its tour with 9 additional dates including July 24th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center with special guest Bush. Additional support will be added very soon. [...]

Nickelback's Chad Kroeger Working in Studio with Avril Lavigne

WQBK — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:52:35 +0000

Avril Lavigne is definitely one of Canada’s hottest imports, now she tweeted she is working with and hanging out with fellow Canadian rocker Chad Kroeger from Nickelback on her new album. Avril is currently in the studio working on her 5th studio album and Chad Kroeger is collaborating with her on it. No word on [...]

No Hate For Nickelback [VIDEO]

WQBK — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:42:23 +0000

A Nickelback fan got tired of all the hate for the band lately that he created this video with a group of brave women standing up for a cause they believe in. Based on a campaign done in 2009 by celebrities to stop the bullying, Brian Boye a independent film maker from Kansas City created NO H8 NB as in 'No Hate For Nickelback' but in the end, he still hates them too!

Nickelback Announces 2012 Tour

WQBK — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:20:03 +0000

Nickelback has announced their first North American arena tour in two years. The 39 date tour begins on April 10th in Moline, Illinois. Special guests Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days, join Nickelback on all tour dates. Tickets go on sale beginning January 20th at Ticketmaster.com and Livenation.com. NICKELBACK 2012 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: April [...]