Last week (April 12), Loudwire reported on pop/hip-hop artist Lizzo defending one among right this moment’s most closely divisive rock bands: Nickelback. Welp, her reward has not gone unnoticed by the Canadian ensemble, as they just lately thanked her for her supportive efforts.
Back in 2019, Lizzo argued that Nickelback “get a lot of shit” whereas she was enjoying a sport of “Jam or Not a Jam” with CBC Music.
Specifically, she began listening to “How You Remind Me” – from 2001’s Silver Side Up – and requested: “Why do people not like Nickelback?” She added: “I feel that this can be a jam. It has a stupendous climax . . . all people is aware of this melody. . . . I feel they get lots of shit as a result of [vocalist Chad Kroeger] had a curly blonde perm. That’s the one purpose why they get shit ‘cause this is an amazing song.”
Fortunately, Nickelback appreciated her admiration; in fact, they shared the clip on their Instagram account last Tuesday (April 11), commenting: “Thank you @lizzobeeating for the kind words! Open invite any show any time.. maybe see you in Houston this summer?”
You can see their post, as well as the video for “How You Remind Me,” below.
Unsurprisingly, their Instagram followers agreed with Lizzo. For example, two people replied: “Nickelback has never not rocked! Been a fan since the first LP and still am!” and “I don’t suppose anybody really dislikes Nickelback… if you happen to bought just a few drinks in somebody and turned them on there isn’t a method they aren’t singing together with it.”
Fair level.
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Lizzo’s love of the style shouldn’t come as a shock, both, contemplating that she was rocking out to Rammstein’s “Du Hast” throughout a live performance this previous February.
Speaking of Nickelback, we simply included “How You Remind Me” in our record of the 66 Best Rock Songs of the 2000s – 2000-2009. Plus, their newest LP – 2022’s Get Rollin’ – was nominated for Rock Album of the Year on the 2023 Juno Awards (nevertheless, they finally misplaced to Alexisonfire’s Otherness).
Of course, Nickelback are additionally set to embark on a North American tour all through the summer time. Go right here for tickets,
So, how do you’re feeling about Lizzo’s admiration for the Canadian foursome? Let us know!
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