Nickelback - Rockstar [official Video] -

: Wayne Gretzky , Dale Earnhardt Jr. , and Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell .

The "Rockstar" video, directed by the renowned Dave Meyers, is a massive collaborative project featuring a mix of celebrities and anonymous fans lip-syncing to the lyrics. The video's unique appeal lies in its global scale, filming non-celebrities in front of iconic landmarks such as: : Times Square and the Flatiron Building. London : St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. Chicago : Millennium Park and the Buckingham Fountain. Sydney : The Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Berlin : The Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Star-Studded Cameos

: The crew from American Chopper , the Naked Cowboy, and Ted Nugent . Commercial Impact and Legacy Nickelback - Rockstar [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

: Gene Simmons , Kid Rock , Nelly Furtado , Lupe Fiasco , and Twista .

: Provided the spoken-word vocals between verses and appeared in the video. : Wayne Gretzky , Dale Earnhardt Jr

In 2021, the song saw a viral resurgence through a "sea shanty" version on TikTok, leading to a full-length collaboration between Nickelback and the British group The Lottery Winners. Most recently, the band poked fun at their own legacy in a 2024 Cheetos commercial that played on the "Rockstar" video's style.

"Rockstar" was a massive chart success, particularly in the UK where it became the fifth biggest-selling single of 2008 and spent 50 consecutive weeks on the charts. Despite its success, the song remains a polarizing piece of music history, often cited by critics for its formulaic nature while simultaneously being embraced by fans for its catchy, relatable satire. The video's unique appeal lies in its global

Released in 2005 as the fifth single from the 7x platinum album , "Rockstar" became one of Nickelback’s most enduring and commercially successful tracks. While the song itself is a satirical country-rock ballad about the materialistic desires of a "wannabe" rockstar, it was the official music video that truly cemented its place in pop culture history. A Global Lip-Sync Phenomenon