3 Doors Down Were Post-Grunge Hitmakers. But the Band Couldn’t Outrun Tragedy

Rolling Stone
by Joseph Hudak
February 15, 2026
Brad Arnold, singer of 3 Doors Down who died this month at 47, is remembered by friends as a unifier, despite politics that could be seen as divisive.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/15/2026