Editing Mike Kroeger (section)

==Early life, personal life==
Mike Kroeger was born on June 25, 1972, in [[Hanna, Alberta, Canada]] to Debbie Kroeger, and is the older brother of his band's lead singer, [[Chad Kroeger]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mike Kroeger reveals difference of personalities between him and his brother Chad Kroeger |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/features/nickelback-mike-kroeger-band-dont-take-themselves-too-seriously/ |website=Music Feeds |publisher=Jade Kennedy |access-date=8 November 2018}}</ref> Raised by their mother, the brothers shared a close relationship despite differing personalities. [[Chad Kroeger|Chad]] began playing guitar around the age of 13, which influenced Mike’s interest in playing music himself. However, instead of learning to play regular guitar, Kroeger decided to try playing a 1978 [[Fender Precision Bass|Fender Precision Bass guitar]] that belonged to his grandfather, who was a bassist in a local band. Kroeger later stated that the bass guitar "just spoke to me," and he found it appealing to choose an instrument less commonly played among his peers.<ref>{{cite web |title= Interview With Mike Kroeger From Nickelback|url=https://forbassplayersonly.com/mike-kroeger/ |website=For Bass Players Only |access-date=May 16, 2025}}</ref>

Kroeger married his longtime girlfriend Angela Marie Papp on January 23, 2000. The couple has two children: son Dawson Kroeger, born on May 6, 2001, and daughter Avalon Kroeger, born on June 6, 2003. Upon turning 18, Dawson launched his own music career, forming an [[indie rock|indie]] [[alternative rock]] band called "The Props."<ref>{{cite web |title=THE PROPS SIGN TO BLUE GRAPE MUSIC - RELEASE TWO NEW TRACKS: “Echoes” is about feeling isolated. Thinking back on your memories like they are echoes in an empty space. The opening lyric sort of sets up the perspective that you’re in the middle of nowhere talking to yourself, says The Props Dawson Kroeger |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516221721/https://bluegrapemusic.com/news/the-props-sign-to-blue-grape-music-release-two-new-tracks |website=bluegrapemusic.com |publisher=Blue Grape Music |access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref>

Kroeger is a passionate fan of the [[National Hockey League]] team the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=How Nickelback’s Mike Kroeger became a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan |url=https://www.mlive.com/life/2023/06/how-nickelbacks-mike-kroeger-became-a-die-hard-detroit-red-wings-fan.html |website=MLive |publisher=Edward Pevos |access-date=15 June 2023}}</ref>

Kroeger obtains [[dual citizenship]] from both [[Canada citizenship|Canada]] and the [[United States citizenship|United States]] and currently resides in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nickelback’s Mike Kroeger puts down stakes in former haunt of Dracula in his move to Los Angeles |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-mike-kroeger-bela-lugosi-house-20180614-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |publisher=Jack Flemming |access-date=14 June 2018}}</ref>