Chad Kroeger: The Most Versatile Artist in Rock...

aspoonfulweighsaton

According to Gibson:

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electri ... -Paul.aspx

All I know is, if I were Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, Slash, Zakk Wylde, or any other TALENTED guitarist endorsed by Gibson, I would be seriously pissed at them making such a stupid statement about this asshat and drop them ASAP. How disrespectful can you be to not only them, but to anyone that has ever picked up a guitar?

And $4000?

DewieCox

He HAS been horrible in alotta different ways throughout his career.

Slap upside the head

what is so stupid about the statement?
I don't see an iota of disrespect to any of those other artists you mentioned.

The guy uses their product and they endorse him, why are you so worked up
about it?

dcfaithful

DewieCox wrote:

He HAS been horrible in alotta different ways throughout his career.

While not a popular form, that does show his versatility.

He's a pretty universal douche.

dcfaithful

There's no way they are seriously charging the same price Chad pays for his hair straightener.

aspoonfulweighsaton

Slap upside the head wrote:

what is so stupid about the statement?
I don't see an iota of disrespect to any of those other artists you mentioned.

The guy uses their product and they endorse him, why are you so worked up
about it?

So you're saying that Chad Kroeger is the most versatile artist in all of rock music? Meaning that he runs the gamut of different styles in his playing? Whether it be influenced by blues, jazz, metal, country, etc., he does it all?

mfc2006

dcfaithful wrote:

There's no way they are seriously charging the same price Chad pays for his hair straightener.

nice one!

Slap upside the head

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Slap upside the head wrote:

what is so stupid about the statement?
I don't see an iota of disrespect to any of those other artists you mentioned.

The guy uses their product and they endorse him, why are you so worked up
about it?

So you're saying that Chad Kroeger is the most versatile artist in all of rock music? Meaning that he runs the gamut of different styles in his playing? Whether it be influenced by blues, jazz, metal, country, etc., he does it all?

"Chad Kroeger has proven himself one of the most versatile artists working in rock today.

Since when did "one of the most" translate to "the most"?

I see no inaccuracies in the column.

eyedclaar

gimmesometruth27

that is not a bad looking les paul. it reminds me of the old joe perry signature les paul from the mid 90s. and with the piezo bridge it makes it really versatile. i would never ever pay $4000 for it, but if it were priced like a les paul standard i would consider it.

i can not stand nickelback at all, i am just commenting on it as a guitar player in my own right.

everyone should go to gibson's website and read how they literally GUSH over every artist that has a signature gibson guitar. it kind of makes me want to throw up a little in my mouth...and it makes me wonder how else those writers service those artists...

eyedclaar

eyedclaar wrote:

That's high-larious. Obviously, I can't even distinguish between the two morons or their bands.

mysticweed

i did not care much for his music even before i had ever seen him
as it is i could barely read the article for the fucking photo

mysticweed

eyedclaar wrote:

eyedclaar wrote:

That's high-larious. Obviously, I can't even distinguish between the two morons or their bands.

hey it didn't phase me
i knew what you meant
and you are right

aspoonfulweighsaton

Slap upside the head wrote:

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

Slap upside the head wrote:

what is so stupid about the statement?
I don't see an iota of disrespect to any of those other artists you mentioned.

The guy uses their product and they endorse him, why are you so worked up
about it?

So you're saying that Chad Kroeger is the most versatile artist in all of rock music? Meaning that he runs the gamut of different styles in his playing? Whether it be influenced by blues, jazz, metal, country, etc., he does it all?

"Chad Kroeger has proven himself one of the most versatile artists working in rock today.

Since when did "one of the most" translate to "the most"?

I see no inaccuracies in the column.

If, when you click on the link, it brings up the site with just the guitar featured, then you won't see the statement. If the picture with Chad holding the guitar comes up the exact quote in rather large letters is "A Do-It-All Les Paul from the Most Versatile Artist in Rock". There's a thumbnail of both pictures under the larger one so you can click on it to see it if it doesn't default to it.

Regardless, the fact that you seem content for his name to be mentioned as "one of" the most versatile artists in rock begs the question: What Chad Kroeger are you thinking of? Even if you happen to like bloated redneck rock, all the songs sound very similar. Of all the adjectives that rush to mind to describe Chad Kroeger, versatile would be somewhere near the very bottom between talented and soulful.

keeponrockin

I like the black flame top.. But think it would look hotter with a white pearl pickgaurd (like the Joe Perry model)

Slap upside the head

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

So you're saying that Chad Kroeger is the most versatile artist in all of rock music? Meaning that he runs the gamut of different styles in his playing? Whether it be influenced by blues, jazz, metal, country, etc., he does it all?

If, when you click on the link, it brings up the site with just the guitar featured, then you won't see the statement. If the picture with Chad holding the guitar comes up the exact quote in rather large letters is "A Do-It-All Les Paul from the Most Versatile Artist in Rock". There's a thumbnail of both pictures under the larger one so you can click on it to see it if it doesn't default to it.

Regardless, the fact that you seem content for his name to be mentioned as "one of" the most versatile artists in rock begs the question: What Chad Kroeger are you thinking of? Even if you happen to like bloated redneck rock, all the songs sound very similar. Of all the adjectives that rush to mind to describe Chad Kroeger, versatile would be somewhere near the very bottom between talented and soulful.

Ok, I get it, you think he sucks and makes meaningless music.
Take out an ad or rent a billboard professing your intense hatred for him, I'm sure
he'll care.

and for the record, I am not a Chad or nickleback fan although I do think they have a few decent
songs in their catalog.
Hell, even one is more than either you or I can lay claim to.
Is it really all that important to you what 1 writer says about him in print?

aspoonfulweighsaton

Slap upside the head wrote:

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

So you're saying that Chad Kroeger is the most versatile artist in all of rock music? Meaning that he runs the gamut of different styles in his playing? Whether it be influenced by blues, jazz, metal, country, etc., he does it all?

If, when you click on the link, it brings up the site with just the guitar featured, then you won't see the statement. If the picture with Chad holding the guitar comes up the exact quote in rather large letters is "A Do-It-All Les Paul from the Most Versatile Artist in Rock". There's a thumbnail of both pictures under the larger one so you can click on it to see it if it doesn't default to it.

Regardless, the fact that you seem content for his name to be mentioned as "one of" the most versatile artists in rock begs the question: What Chad Kroeger are you thinking of? Even if you happen to like bloated redneck rock, all the songs sound very similar. Of all the adjectives that rush to mind to describe Chad Kroeger, versatile would be somewhere near the very bottom between talented and soulful.

Ok, I get it, you think he sucks and makes meaningless music.
Take out an ad or rent a billboard professing your intense hatred for him, I'm sure
he'll care.

and for the record, I am not a Chad or nickleback fan although I do think they have a few decent
songs in their catalog.
Hell, even one is more than either you or I can lay claim to.
Is it really all that important to you what 1 writer says about him in print?

Look, I have a Gibson Les Paul myself and it's common knowledge that many guitarists prefer them over anything else. I can't blame Gibson for wanting to endorse someone that sells millions of records. The problem I have is when Gibson claims that he's more versatile than the other guitarists they currently promote. Couldn't they have come up with a better pitch? I mean seriously, if I was Slash and someone showed that to me I would consider it a slap in the face. Is Chad even the "lead" guitarist? Not that it matters but it seems like they are promoting a name and an image rather than actual skills.

Gonzo1977

Wow I didn't even know this guy played guitar...I can't seem to remember a single distinguishing "RIFF" that Chad Kroger or Nickelback have ever come up with.

Does this guy or his band actually inspire people to pick up the guitar??

youngster

aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:

According to Gibson:

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electri ... -Paul.aspx

All I know is, if I were Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, Slash, Zakk Wylde, or any other TALENTED guitarist endorsed by Gibson, I would be seriously pissed at them making such a stupid statement about this asshat and drop them ASAP. How disrespectful can you be to not only them, but to anyone that has ever picked up a guitar?

And $4000?

While I wholeheartedly agree with your argument, I highly doubt the other guitarists you mentioned get worked up over what a guitar maker says to sell a guitar. Bottom line is, and it's sucks to say, but Nickelback sells millions of records and have millions of fans. If only a handful of fans buy this guitar then Gibson won. They are in the business of selling instruments and not catering to people's feelings. They will do and say whatever they have to to make $$.

Even if they endorse a no talent ass clown like Chad Kroger.

Back_Pedal

No matter if you hate them or defend them, you can't say they're THE MOST VERSATILE band. They're nowhere near it. I have never heard anything by them that made me pause and go "Wow, they've really done something new with their sound". Honestly, they have an average sound and average songs that you'd expect to hear from a band of their nature.

Ledbetterman10

When I read the thread title, the first thing I thought was "...FOR ME TO POOP ON!!!"

12345AGNST1

This is pure proof that companies will go out of their way to support themselves.

"Chad Poser" A face of our generation, a face that uses Gibson."

Thoughts_Arrive

What a joke. :roll:

Kloddz

eyedclaar wrote:

eyedclaar wrote:

That's high-larious. Obviously, I can't even distinguish between the two morons or their bands.

Hugh Freaking Dillon

Versatile Definition

-Capable of doing many things competently.
-Having varied uses or serving many functions: "The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato" (Craig Claiborne).
-Variable or inconstant; changeable: a versatile temperament.
Biology. -Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the antenna of an insect, the toe of an owl, or the loosely attached anther of a flower.

like his music or not, he is not capable of doing many things competently, nor having varied uses or functions.

sucking is one function, and only one. writing the same riff over 5 albums is not versatile.

81

chadwick is a man amoung boys....oh wait, wrong chad

jamesmonzo1

Coming from a Gibson owner that would be willing to pay the price for an artist sig. guitar, (ex. my DG-335 and Trini Lopez), I would be embarrassed of playing this around anyone no matter how great or beautiful the guitar is. It'd be like, "So what kind of LP is that?" "Oh, it's the Chad Kroeger Blackwater LP." I would literally get beat for having this in my possession. I wonder how Gibson chooses now who to make a sig. model for. Maybe they have one really crappy to counteract all the great models.