Final week (April 12), Loudwire reported on pop/hip-hop artist Lizzo defending one among immediately’s most closely divisive rock bands: Nickelback. Welp, her reward has not gone unnoticed by the Canadian ensemble, as they lately thanked her for her supportive efforts.
Again in 2019, Lizzo argued that Nickelback “get a variety of shit” whereas she was enjoying a recreation of “Jam or Not a Jam” with CBC Music.
Particularly, she began listening to “How You Remind Me” – from 2001’s Silver Facet Up – and requested: “Why do folks not like Nickelback?” She added: “I believe that this can be a jam. It has a lovely climax . . . all people is aware of this melody. . . . I believe they get a variety of shit as a result of [vocalist Chad Kroeger] had a curly blonde perm. That’s the one motive why they get shit ‘trigger that is a tremendous music.”
Happily, Nickelback appreciated her admiration; the truth is, they shared the clip on their Instagram account final Tuesday (April 11), commenting: “Thanks @lizzobeeating for the type phrases! Open invite any present any time.. perhaps see you in Houston this summer time?”
You may see their submit, in addition to the video for “How You Remind Me,” under.
Unsurprisingly, their Instagram followers agreed with Lizzo. For instance, two folks replied: “Nickelback has by no means not rocked! Been a fan for the reason that first LP and nonetheless am!” and “I don’t assume anybody actually dislikes Nickelback… if you happen to acquired a number of drinks in somebody and turned them on there is no such thing as a means they aren’t singing together with it.”
Honest 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.
Talking of Nickelback, we simply included “How You Remind Me” in our listing of the 66 Greatest Rock Songs of the 2000s – 2000-2009. Plus, their newest LP – 2022’s Get Rollin’ – was nominated for Rock Album of the 12 months on the 2023 Juno Awards (nonetheless, they in the end misplaced to Alexisonfire’s Otherness).
After all, 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? Tell us!
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