Jackson, United States. Brad Arnold, founder of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with cancer. The band said he died surrounded by his wife Jennifer and his family.
Diagnosis and impact on touring
Arnold revealed his diagnosis in a video last May, telling fans he was battling stage 4 kidney cancer that had metastasised to his lungs. The diagnosis led the band to cancel their entire summer tour.
Formation of 3 Doors Down
A native of Mississippi, Arnold formed 3 Doors Down in 1996 with high school classmates Matt Roberts and Todd Harrell.
Breakthrough success and key releases
Arnold wrote the Grammy-nominated song “Kryptonite” during a maths class when he was 15. The track helped bring the band to global attention in 2000, followed by singles including “Loser,” “Duck and Run,” and “Be Like That.”
The band’s debut album, The Better Life, was certified six-times platinum. Their second album, Away From the Sun, included the hits “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You,” and the band later topped the Billboard 200 with the 2005 release Seventeen Days.
Later years and public performances
After Roberts and Harrell left the line-up, Arnold remained the band’s frontman and continued performing at major events, including a 2017 inauguration party for Donald Trump.
What are your memories of Brad Arnold’s music with 3 Doors Down?
