Rockers Mourn Loss of 3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold After Battle with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer
The music world is in mourning following the death of Brad Arnold, the charismatic frontman of 3 Doors Down, at the age of 47. Arnold's passing on Saturday was confirmed by the band via social media, prompting outpourings of tributes and condolences from fellow musicians.
Among those paying tribute was Brent Smith of Shinedown, who shared a heartfelt video message recalling how 3 Doors Down helped his band early in their career. "Brad was always kind, always encouraging, and always real," Smith said, his voice choked with emotion. "You guys were the first band that ever took us out on the road... thank you for the music."
Other notable tributes came from Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Creed, Black Stone Cherry, Mark Tremonti of Creed, and Disturbed's David Draiman, all of whom expressed their sorrow at Arnold's passing. The music community is reeling from the loss of a talented musician, devoted friend, and generous supporter.
Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in Mississippi and rose to fame as the voice behind the band's hit single "Kryptonite," which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled their debut album The Better Life to multi-platinum status. Throughout the 2000s, the group scored multiple top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and several mainstream rock radio staples.
In recent years, Arnold had spoken openly about his cancer diagnosis, sharing updates with fans while continuing to express gratitude for the support he received from the music community. Despite his courageous battle, Arnold's passing has left a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew him and loved his music.
As news of Arnold's passing continues to spread, tributes are pouring in from across the rock world. The outpouring of love and respect is a testament to the enduring impact of 3 Doors Down and the indelible mark Brad Arnold left on the music industry.
The music world is in mourning following the death of Brad Arnold, the charismatic frontman of 3 Doors Down, at the age of 47. Arnold's passing on Saturday was confirmed by the band via social media, prompting outpourings of tributes and condolences from fellow musicians.
Among those paying tribute was Brent Smith of Shinedown, who shared a heartfelt video message recalling how 3 Doors Down helped his band early in their career. "Brad was always kind, always encouraging, and always real," Smith said, his voice choked with emotion. "You guys were the first band that ever took us out on the road... thank you for the music."
Other notable tributes came from Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Creed, Black Stone Cherry, Mark Tremonti of Creed, and Disturbed's David Draiman, all of whom expressed their sorrow at Arnold's passing. The music community is reeling from the loss of a talented musician, devoted friend, and generous supporter.
Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in Mississippi and rose to fame as the voice behind the band's hit single "Kryptonite," which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled their debut album The Better Life to multi-platinum status. Throughout the 2000s, the group scored multiple top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and several mainstream rock radio staples.
In recent years, Arnold had spoken openly about his cancer diagnosis, sharing updates with fans while continuing to express gratitude for the support he received from the music community. Despite his courageous battle, Arnold's passing has left a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew him and loved his music.
As news of Arnold's passing continues to spread, tributes are pouring in from across the rock world. The outpouring of love and respect is a testament to the enduring impact of 3 Doors Down and the indelible mark Brad Arnold left on the music industry.
can't believe brad arnold is gone so soon... i remember listening to "kryptonite" for the first time and just being blown away by his voice 
it's crazy how much of an impact he had on the music scene and how many people he touched through his music 
i feel bad for brent smith and all the other bands who were influenced by 3 doors down... brad was definitely more than just a frontman, he was a true friend and supporter to so many artists 
rest in peace, brad 
he was like the epitome of cool lead singer of 3 doors down i remember singing kryptonite with my friends back in high school 
brent smith from shinedown shared this awesome story about how 3 doors down helped their band when they were starting out, it just shows how much of an impact brad had on people's lives 
anyway, RIP brad arnold you will be deeply missed 
. I loved how down-to-earth he was, always sharing updates with his fans about his cancer fight... it really humanized him 
still gotta give it up for 3 doors down tho, their songs never get old 
those songs like "Kryptonite" still give me chills 
only 47?! it feels like he was just getting started with his cancer journey too... so brave for sharing it all with fans 
brad arnold was such an iconic frontman & his voice still gives me chills 
he was more than just a musician, he was a true rockstar 
and it's insane how his music has connected so many people across the globe 
i'm sending all my love to his family & friends during this tough time 
it's crazy how fast it can take you down... always thought he was so strong 
not many people get to leave such a huge impact like that... his music will still live on though 
... Brent Smith's video message hit me hard tho... Brad was more than just a frontman, he was like a brother to the bands he worked with 
... he may be gone, but his music lives on, that's for sure