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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Nor were Flock of Seagulls or Aha, though they both have one song that is remembered above the others. Nickleback WILL be remembered for sure, but not as a in the same way as Led Zeppelin. In other words, they are not going to go down as one of the all-time greats, but more than likely simply as a popular band that people remember with nostalgia and fondness.
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Further to that point, one must remember that music snobs (and I use that term endearingly) are a big part of the retro-music industry, even more-so than in the modern industry. For a band to be considered great decades after they've stopped recording, they have to be critically endorsed, not just popular. They have to be referenced and adored not only by later critics, but also by later musicians. As others have done, I have to dispute the notion that Nickleback will achieve that sort of influence. I'd liken them to NKOTB. Popular during their own time among the mainstream, but without any critical endorsement, and actually despised by critics for what they symbolize. Hence they'll have little staying power. On the other hand, few critically adored but unpopular bands have long-term appeal, either. You need a delicate balance of the two. Perhaps Nickleback will, at some point, achieve the sort of critical success that would allow them to endure. I've heard nothing in their music, and seen nothing in reactions to their music that would lead me to believe this will happen.