Rock band Nickelback, filmmaker Sarah Polley and actor Brendan Fraser were among the Canadian artists who staged a major comeback in 2022 — not that they ever went anywhere.

Arnold London, a woodworker from Mahone Bay, N.S., recalls the moment he made a custom guitar for Nickelback’s lead guitarist, Ryan Peake — and heard him play it live in front of 20,000 fans.

Zachary Knowles, also known as Ichabod Fame, recalls the moment he was crowned world champion at the 2024 Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland.

Camera Obscura on influences, relationships, daily life, inspiration, music, songwriting, classic pop, Nickelback. Produced by Uncensored Interview / ZenCat Productions. Camera Obscura Interview (clip 9) at SXSW on March 20, 2009 in...

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback at the 2005 Grammy Awards Nominations Ceremony at Gotham Hall in New York, New York on December 8, 2005. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback announces 'Record of the Year' nominees at the 2005 Grammy Awards Nominations Ceremony at Gotham Hall in New York, New York on December 8, 2005. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Juliana Hatfield on Nickelback, guilty pleasures, radio, songwriting and music. Produced by Uncensored Interview / ZenCat Productions. Juliana Hatfield Interview (clip 7) on May 22, 2008 in New York, New York (Footage by WireImage...

Nickelback's Chad Kroeger greets fans at the LA Kings vs NY Rangers Game 5 Stanley Cup Finals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles - Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles.

Nickelback leaving SiriusXM Satellite Radio poses for photos with fans at Celebrity Sightings in New York on November 20, 2014 in New York City.

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback at the Warner Music Group 2007 Grammy Awards After-Party at the Cathedral in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 2007. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

INTERVIEW: Chad Kroeger of Nickelback on the event at the Warner Music Group 2007 Grammy Awards After-Party at the Cathedral in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 2007. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Nickelback at the 2008 American Music Awards at Los Angeles CA. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback at the 2005 Grammy Awards Nominations Ceremony at Gotham Hall in New York, New York on December 8, 2005. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

AP Television

Los Angeles, 13 October
2009
1. Wide of (from left to right) Adam Lambert, Paula Abdul, Snoop Dogg walking on stage for 2009 American Music Award N
ominations
2. Paula Abdul announcing...