Top 5 songs - 3 Doors Down

All of us growing up in the 1990s and the 2000s are familiar with the catchy melodies of the band, 3 doors down has had number of hits; Here without you, Kryptonite and Loser, that was on the top of every chart and radio playlist. Formed in Escatawpa, Mississippi in 1995, this rock band with a unique style and sound was able sign a record deal for their very first album, The Better Life that was a huge success.

This band has not stopped since then. Their second album, Away from the Sun, also debuted on a multi-platinum status, with smashing hits after hits. Despite some critics saying that the band might fizzle out and fade away, they defied all the negativity, by coming up with their other succeeding albums Seventeen Days in 2005, self-titled effort in 2008, and Time of My Life in 2011. Later on, the band also collaborated with artists such as Bob Seger and the band, Rush's Alex Lifeson. At the time of their rise to fame, rock and roll was generally meshed with other genres but despite that they stayed true to their rock roots and composed music with beautiful guitar melodies, deep and meaningful lyrics, and overtones that can only be defined as broody.

Here is a list of the top ten songs by the band, based on critical reviews, popularity and their debut statuses.

5. “When You’re Young”

From the band's 2011 album “Time of My Life” this song is the lead single and at the time of its release, it became the tenth song by the band to grab the top 10 in the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart. When popular wrestler and entertainer, Edge was forced into an early retirement due to a medical condition, this song was played by the WWE.

4. “The Road I’m On”

“The Road I’m On” was featured on their 2002 album “Away from the Sun." It has also peaked on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart at the position of 24. The music video of the song features Dale Earnhardt  Jr. and Tony Stewart, two NASCAR drivers.

3. “Here Without You”

This song is third single from the band's 2002 album “Away from the Sun”, on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart this song reached the number 5 spot only to make it the third highest charting song for the band. The song also, became an unofficial anthem during The Iraq War, for deployed American troops and their families.

2. “When I’m Gone”

This lead single from the 2002 album of 3 Doors Down, “Away from the Sun,” peaked at the number 4 spot of the US Billboard Top 100 chart and also, held that top spot on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for the next seventeen weeks. In the official video of the song, the band is playing on the USS George Washington and hence, it was dedicated to US troops during the Iraq War.

1. “Kryptonite”

The song was firstly featured on the band's 2000 album “The Better Life,” and then it was first released as a demo in a Biloxi, Mississippi local play. The song began to receive national play and resulted in the rise of 3 Doors Down to the international superstardom, they have now. When it was released this song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and then it was also featured in the video games “Rock Band Unplugged" and “Guitar Hero 5."

This week at Staples Center

The home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, both representing Los Angeles, California in the NBA Leagues and also, the Los Angeles Kings playing in NHL, and the Los Angeles Spark playing in WNBA, this center hosts a number of sporting events. Along with that, it holds the concerts for successful artists such as Usher, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Kayne West, the Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, P!nk, Paul McCartney, Rihanna, U2, and Beyonce. For “Music’s Biggest Night”, this center has hosted twelve out of the last thirteen GRAMMY Awards. More than 4 million guests in one year visit the STAPLES Center to be the spectators to the 250 events that it hosts. Multi-purpose sports arena and concert location, the Staples Center is one-of-a-kind experience in Los Angeles, California.

1.       WWE: RAW: - Mon on the 3^rd of October at 4:30 pm. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Also called the Monday night Raw or just Raw, WWE Raw started off in 1993 and continues to attract viewers from all age groups to its raw wrestling experience. Raw has recently become a three-hour broadcast from being a two-hours broadcast previously, a format which used to be generally reserved for their special episodes. Watching this TV broadcast live is an entirely different experience.

2.       NBA PRESEASON: - TORONTO RAPTORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS- Wed on the October 5^th, at 7:30 pm. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. On 5th of October, the Los Angeles Clippers will be up against the Canadian- based basketball team Toronto Raptors. Under the coachmanship of their head coach, Dwane Casey, the Toronto Raptors will be playing with their best players DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valančiūnas and Kyle Lowry.

3.       NBA PRESEASON: DENVER NUGGETS AT LOS ANGELES LAKERS- Fri, October 7^th, at time, 7:30 pm. Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Based in Denver, Colorado, the Denver Nuggets are all set for a match on the 7th of October against the top- ranked NBA team, the Los Angeles Lakers. With Luke Walton as their head coach and some of the most talented players such as Brandon Ingram, Yi Jianlian and Nick Young, the Los Angeles Lakers will pose as a good competition to the Nuggets' star players Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried and Jamal Murray.

4.       MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS: - Sat on the October 8^th, at time, 8:00 pm. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The Mexican singer, song- writer, musician, and record- producer will be at the Staples Center on the 8th October with all of his charm and talent. This is a celebration of Marco's forty years in the music industry till date. He will be performing all of his crowd- favorites like Si No Te Hubieras Ido, Mi eterno amor secreto and Dónde estará mi primavera.

5.       NBA PRESEASON: PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS: - Tue on the October 11^th, at 7:30 pm. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Coming all the way from Portland, Oregon, the Portland Trail Blazers are playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on the 11th of October. Under their head coach Terry Stotts and the very talented sportsmen Damian Lillard, C J McCollum and Festus Ezeli, the Blazers are set to compete with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Preseason match.

6.       PHILADELPHIA FLYERS AT LOS ANGELES KINGS: - Fri on the October 14^th, at 7:30 pm. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Flyers are under the coachmanship of their head coach Dave Hakstol and have the support of their players Claude Giroux (captain), Brayden Schenn and Shayne Gostisbehere. They will be up against the Los Angeles Kings based in Los Angeles, California in their upcoming and much- awaited ice hockey match at the Staples Center on the 14th of October.

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This week at AT & T Center

The 5-time NBA champions San Antonio Spurs, the San Antonio Rampage, and the San Antonio Stars are housed at the AT&T Center which is a multi-purpose center. The AT&T Center hosts the San Antonio Stock Show, the Built Ford Tough Series, the Xtreme Bulls tour, and the Bud Light City Rockfest, along with the basketball and hockey. Hugely successful artists like Bon Jovi, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Metallica, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Taylor Swift have performed at this Center. It is an incredible venue for all kinds of performances, be it hosting sports, concerts or events.

1.       KELLOGG'S TOUR OF GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS- Sat, October 1 at 7:00 pm. At the AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX. The Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions is starting on the 1st of October going through thirty- six cities. This tour will show the beauty of Gymnastics to the fans in all of the different fields of the sport. The gymnasts performing on this tour will be from all over the country, including the ones who had participated in the 2012 Olympics and the 2016 Olympics, including the likes of Simone Biles, Nicole Ahsinger, Donothan Bailey, Jake Dalton and Chris Brooks.

2.       NBA PRESEASON: ATLANTA HAWKS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS- Sat, October 8 at 7:30 pm. AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX. This preseason matches between the Atlantic Hawks representing Atlanta, Georgia and the San Antonio Spurs from San Antonio will be held on the 8th of October. For all the Spurs and Hawks fans, it is a must watch. Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap, the star players of Atlanta Hawks will be up against the star players of San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard, and Pau Gasol.

3.       NBA PRESEASON: MIAMI HEAT AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS- Fri, October 14 at 7:30 pm. AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX. The Miami Heat fans, be all set for this awesome match with the Spurs coming up the 14th of October at the AT&T Center. The Miami Heat from Miami Florida will have their best players Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh, and Tyler Johnson playing in the Preseason match.

4.       MANA- Fri, November 4 at 8:00 pm. AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX. Also referred to as the U2 of Spanish rock, Mana from Guadalajara, Jalisco, is a Mexican pop band. They will be performing their hits such as Hasta Que Te Conocí, De Pies a Cabeza and Mariposa Traicionera at the AT&T Center for all their fans.

5.       BLACK SABBATH- Sat, November 12 at 7:30 pm. AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX. Formed in Birmingham, this English rock band led by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne is an iconic heavy metal band that created some of the most inspiring music in the genre. They are coming on the 12th of November to perform their best- Iron Man, War Pigs and Paranoid for their loyal and religious fans.

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