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Born | (1978-09-27) September 27, 1978 (age 46) |
Origin | Escatawpa, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Member of | 3 Doors Down |
Bradley Kirk Arnold (born September 27, 1978) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and drummer (and only remaining original member) of the Mississippi-based rock band 3 Doors Down.
Early life
Arnold grew up in Escatawpa, Mississippi. He wrote the song "Kryptonite" in high school during math class at age 15.
Career
Arnold is a founding member of 3 Doors Down, and was 16 years old at the time of the band's formation. Arnold was initially both a drummer and a singer, before focusing on the latter role around the time guitarist Chris Henderson joined the band.
Discography
Main article: 3 Doors Down discographyPersonal life
Arnold is a recovering alcoholic who stopped drinking in 2016. He was married to his first wife Crystal Roberts from 2001 to 2007. On February 1, 2006, Arnold was involved in a car accident after the vehicle he was in hydroplaned and collided with a tree; Arnold was not the driver of the vehicle. The crash resulted in Arnold receiving dozens of stitches and one of his ears being sewn back on. He married his second wife, Jennifer Sanderford, in 2009. Brad's hobbies include deep sea fishing.
References
- Voket, John (May 12, 2016). "Concert Preview: 3 Doors Down Singer Celebrating Sobriety, New Album, Tour". The Newtown Bee. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- ^ "3 Doors Down singer recovering from accident". February 10, 2006. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- "3 Doors Down". Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
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