“There is a mathematical formula to why you got famous. It isn’t some magical thing that just started happening.” —Chad Kroeger

Some numbers to cheer you up on a Monday:

• Average yearly income of Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger: $9,700,000

• Songs Kroeger has written for Nickelback and other recording artists since 2001: 150+

• Number of singles Nickelback have had on the Billboard Hot 100: 19

• Number of Nickelback albums sold worldwide: 50,000,000

• Average cost of a Nickelback ticket: $61

• Average attendance at a Nickelback concert: 11,000

• Estimated profit for one Nickelback show: $500,000

• Estimated payout for Nickelback’s 2008 LiveNation deal: $50,000,000-$70,000,000

“Great to meet you guys. Have fun, get drunk, get blowjobs.” —Chad Kroeger

(Thx, Mark!)