The Kryptonite singer said in a social media video in May<\/a> that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs.<\/p>\n 3 Doors Down cancelled their planned 2025 summer tour because of the illness.<\/p>\n The band, formed in 1996 in Escaatawpa, Mississippi, rose to popularity in 2000 with Kryptonite, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, for which they were nominated for a Grammy.<\/p>\n 3 Doors Down performing in 2007. (Reuters: Steve Marcus)<\/p>\n Arnold wrote the song in maths class when he was 15 years old, according to the band statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their debut album, The Better Life, sold more than 6 million copies. A second Grammy nomination came in 2003, for the song When I’m Gone.<\/p>\n The band has been described as post-grunge, alternative rock and hard rock.<\/p>\n “As a founding member, vocalist and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,” the band said.<\/p>\n “Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.<\/p>\n “Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith and deep love for his family and friends.”<\/p>\n 3 Doors Down has released six albums, most recently Us And The Night in 2016.<\/p>\n Brad Arnold performing at Patriots Fest, a military charity event, in 2024.\u00a0 (AP: Rob Grabowski\/Invision)<\/p>\n Singles included Loser, Duck and Run and Be Like That, which appeared on the soundtrack for the 2001 film American Pie 2.<\/p>\n While promoting their fifth album, Time of My Life, Arnold said he considered himself lucky to have carved out a career in the music business.<\/p>\n “If you do something as long as we’ve done it, you can’t help but get better at it, you know?” Arnold told The Associated Press in 2011.<\/p>\n In 2017, 3 Doors Down performed at the first inauguration concert<\/a> of US President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n AP\/Reuters<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/d107382c381008adf1dd21d6d1e3ce77.jpeg\")
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