much much too young. Brad Armold
""Bradley Kirk Arnold (September 27, 1978 – February 7, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. In 1996, he co-founded the rock band
3 Doors Down with Todd Harrell and Matt Roberts, serving as its lead vocalist. The band rose to prominence with the 2000 single "
Kryptonite", which Arnold wrote when he was fifteen years old while sitting in math class.
Arnold was a founding member of 3 Doors Down. He was the band's lead singer Both "Kryptonite" and "When I'm Gone" received
Grammy nominations.
Arnold was a Christian. He became closer to his faith after having undergone rehabilitation for alcohol addiction at the encouragement of country singer
Charlie Daniels. Arnold preached his faith during concerts.
In May 2025, Arnold was diagnosed with Stage IV clear cell
renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, that
metastasized to his lungs. 3 Doors Down subsequently canceled a planned summer concert tour that year. He died on February 7, 2026, aged 47. In a statement, his band said that Arnold "helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners"""
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