Ryan Vikedal was the third drummer of Nickelback. His last music video that he appeared in was Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good. Ryan Vikedal was born on 09 May 1975 in Brooks, Alberta, Canada to Elaine and John Vikedal.
Why did Nickelback fire Ryan Vikedal?
After wrapping up the band’s tour in support of ‘The Long Road’; on New Year’s Day 2005, drummer Ryan Vikedal was fired after a royalty dispute.
Why did Ryan Vikedal leave Nickelback?
In January 2005, Nickelback fans were surprised to learn that Ryan Vikedal was no longer the drummer for the group. Vikedal was not the original drummer for the group. He joined the group in 1998, replacing Mitch Guindon.
Vikedal’s work is heard on most of the group’s most popular records including the albums The State, Silver Side Up, and The Long Road. Early words seemed to indicate Vikedal’s exit was not completely harmonious, and, as the former group member was sued by lead vocalist and songwriter Chad Kroeger in November 2005, this perception seemed confirmed.