Brad Arnold

Bradley Kirk Arnold (born September 27, 1978) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and drummer of the Mississippi-based rock band 3 Doors Down.

Brad Arnold
Arnold in 2011
Background information
Born	(1978-09-27) September 27, 1978 (age 46)
Origin	Escatawpa, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock post-grunge hard rock alternative metal
Occupations	Singer songwriter drummer
Instruments	Vocals drums
Years active	1994–present
Member of	3 Doors Down

Early life

Arnold grew up in Escatawpa, Mississippi. He wrote the song "Kryptonite" in high school during math class at age 15.

Career

Arnold is a founding member of 3 Doors Down, and was 16 years old at the time of the band's formation. Arnold was initially both a drummer and a singer, before focusing on the latter role around the time guitarist Chris Henderson joined the band.

Discography

Main article: 3 Doors Down discography

Personal life

Arnold is a recovering alcoholic who stopped drinking in 2016.^[1] On February 1, 2006, Arnold was involved in a car accident after the vehicle he was in hydroplaned and collided with a tree; Arnold was not the driver of the vehicle.^[2] The crash resulted in Arnold receiving dozens of stitches and one of his ears being sewn back on.^[2] After Arnold and his first wife were divorced, he married his second wife, Jennifer Sanderford, in 2009.^[3] Brad's hobbies include deep sea fishing.^[4]

Arnold is a Christian. He became closer to his faith after having been in rehab, which he stated country singer Charlie Daniels convinced him to go. Arnold has preached his faith during concerts.^[5][6]