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3 Doors Down: A Rock Legend's Chart Dominance Remembered
8 Feb
Summary
- The band achieved five No. 1s and 13 top 10s on Mainstream Rock Airplay.
- Their hit 'Loser' held the record for the longest command on Mainstream Rock Airplay.
- Three of their hits topped the Pop Airplay chart, including 'Kryptonite'.
3 Doors Down, a band that defined mainstream rock in the 2000s, is being celebrated for its enduring impact on music charts. Lead singer Brad Arnold, a founding member, recently passed away at 47 after a battle with cancer.
The group first appeared on Billboard charts in January 2000, going on to secure five No. 1s and 13 top 10s on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart through 2016. Their 2000-2001 hit 'Loser' remains the longest-running song at the top of this chart.
Beyond rock, 3 Doors Down achieved considerable crossover success. They charted four top 10s on Alternative Airplay, including the 11-week No. 1 hit 'Kryptonite.' Furthermore, three of their songs topped the Pop Airplay chart, with 'Kryptonite,' 'When I'm Gone,' and the ballad 'Here Without You' all reaching the summit.
Their albums also resonated strongly, with two No. 1s and five top 10s on the Billboard 200. The band's five appearances in the top 20 of the all-genre Hot 100 between 2000 and 2008 underscore their broad appeal. Arnold's songwriting was central, as he co-wrote every original composition on the group's six LPs.
