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| Single by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott | ||||
| from the album Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man | ||||
| B-side | "Invisible Man" by Theory of a Deadman | |||
| Released | March 1, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | March 2001[1] | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock,[2] post-grunge[3] | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Chad Kroeger[4] | |||
| Producer(s) | Chad Kroeger | |||
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"Hero" is a song by Canadian musician Chad Kroeger (lead vocalist of Nickelback) and American musician Josey Scott (then lead vocalist of Saliva) for the soundtrack to the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man. It was written by Kroeger and recorded specifically for the film.[4] "Hero" was released through Roadrunner Records on March 1, 2002, as the soundtrack's lead single.[5] The song serves as Kroeger's debut solo release.
There are two widely-available versions of the song: one with an orchestral background and one without. Mike Kroeger (bassist of Nickelback), Tyler Connolly (lead singer/guitarist of Theory of a Deadman), and Matt Cameron (drummer of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam) appear on the recording. In addition to its digital release, "Hero" was distributed internationally in various CD single and maxi single formats. Theory of a Deadman's "Invisible Man" was included on many of these releases.
"Hero" experienced worldwide commercial success, peaking in the top 10 of record charts in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The song also topped the US Billboard Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock airplay charts. It was nominated for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Best Rock Song at the 45th Grammy Awards (2003).[6]
- ^ "Jerry Cantrell Skips Nickelback/Saliva Collaboration, Matt Cameron Steps In". Blabbermouth. March 27, 2002. Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ^ "Ranking: Every Alternative Rock No. 1 Hit from Worst to Best". July 5, 2017.
- ^ Josie, Bailey Jo (December 5, 2020). "10 Songs That Were Written for Superhero Movie Soundtracks". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Music From And Inspired By Spider-Man". Discogs. Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Hero (feat. Josey Scott): Chad Kroeger (featuring Josey Scott): MP3 Downloads". Amazon Music. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Complete list of Grammy nominees; ceremony set for Feb. 23". SFGate. Hearst Corporation. January 8, 2003. Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2016.