Avril LavigneAvril Lavigne in her music video for the song "Complicated" (2002)Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She was one of the most popular new pop punk artists of 2002, when she released her first album, and is well-known for her "skater punk" persona. Born in Napanee, Ontario to conservative parents, Lavigne grew up singing country music and in a church choir and taught herself guitar. She was discovered by her first professional manager while singing country covers at a Chapters bookstore in Kingston, Ontario. By the age of 16, she was signed by Arista Records head L.A. Reid, and she subsequently moved to New York City to work on her first album. Let Go - career breakthroughLavigne on the cover of Let GoApparently, early attempts to co-write songs for her failed to meet her approval, and she eventually moved to Los Angeles, California and co-wrote her album with Clif Magness and songwriting team The Matrix, whose previous work included songs for Sheena Easton and Christina Aguilera. Her first album, Let Go, was released by Arista on June 4, 2002, and was certified "Quadruple Platinum" less than six months later by the Recording Industry Association of America. She was named "Best New Artist" at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2003 Juno Awards, where she led all musicians with six nominations, winning four Junos. She also has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards but has not won any to date. As of June 2004, Let Go had sold 14 million albums and reached the number one spot in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada and #2 in the US. In the U.K., Lavigne was the youngest female artist ever to have a number one album, although this record was later broken by Joss Stone. Let Go spawned 5 hit singles (the first 3 with The Matrix), in various parts of the world:
Weird Al Yankovic did a parody of "Complicated" on his Poodle Hat album—a sure sign of her impact on popular culture. The media has often compared her to Alanis Morissette, though she has been criticized for not being as strong a lyricist as Morissette at the same age. She has also often been compared with singers like Vanessa Carlton and Michelle Branch, who emerged at about the same time and were popularly credited, with Lavigne, as part of a trend towards more earnestness and genuine creativity in an often vacuous and pre-fabricated teen pop music market. While her marketing has been every bit as sophisticated as, for instance, that of Britney Spears and her competitors, a profile in the Washington Post found that in the flesh, her personality reflected the marketing and found her, if anything, something of a wide-eyed innocent, citing the fact that she was intending to purchase her first Ramones CD. In another interview, she listed her current listening tastes as including Blink 182, Sum 41, and System of a Down. Lavigne had a close friendship with Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 and hired a former member of that band Mark Spicoluk as a member of her backing band. She describes her first album as a pop album with "a couple of rock songs on it," and has indicated a desire to write more rock-oriented songs in the future. Under My SkinLavigne on the cover of Under My SkinLavigne wrote most of her second album, Under My Skin, with Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. She also co-wrote one track, "Nobody's Home", with Ben Moody, formerly of Evanescence, and the rest with her former guitarist Evan Taubenfeld. Lavigne used three producers for Under My Skin, notably:
Under My Skin was released on May 25, 2004 and went to #1 around the world, notably in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia and on the Billboard Internet charts. The first single, "Don't Tell Me", was released early, and as at June 2004, has gone to #1 in Argentina, top 5 in the UK and Canada, and top 10 in Australia, Brazil and a European composite chart. The second single, "My Happy Ending", reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her third biggest hit as of late. She made the music video to the track in Actor/Singer Eric West's neighborhood. The third single from Under My Skin is "Nobody's Home". Avril's bandLavigne's backing band currently features Devin Bronson (lead guitar), Craig Wood (rhythm guitar), Charlie Muniz (bass) and Matt Brann (drums). Departed band members include Evan Taubenfeld (lead guitar, 2002-04), Mark Spicoluk (bass, 2002) and Jessie Colburn (rhythm guitar, 2002-03). Personal life and triviaLavigne has a star tattooed on the inside of her left wrist, applied at the same time as friend and musical associate Ben Moody's identical tattoo. In late 2004, she had a small pink heart-shaped tattoo featuring the letter 'D' applied to her right wrist - thought to be a reference to boyfriend Deryck Whibley. She has admitted to Rollingstone.com that she got into some fights one night. "The other night, I got into three fights," says Lavigne. "I was at a club and some girl was giving me attitude. She pushed me and I got her down on the floor. Security came, and because I was on top, they threw me out." Lavigne travels with a bag full of about 30 neck ties. Some of them she bought, and the rest of them she just takes from her dad. She is a smoker. Avril Lavigne broke a record set by Madonna. Her song "Complicated" held the number one spot on the Contemporary Hit Radio chart (which tracks air play on the radio) for 11 weeks in a row. Madonna previously held the record with her song "Music", which held onto number one for 10 weeks. Her "skater chick" fashion style was one of the most imitated of 2002. In March 2004, she became involved in a celebrity feud with Hilary Duff: Duff reportedly criticized Lavigne after she apparently got mad at her fans for dressing like her. Duff called her "mean-spirited" and said, "You should be happy that these people like you and look up to you." During an interview for a Boston radio station, Lavigne then said that Duff was a "mommy's girl" and a "goody two-shoes." She then said to Duff (who was not present during that interview), "You can go screw yourself". Reportedly, Lavigne also said about Duff, "I'm sure she's really nice and sweet. I'm sure she's all smiles." During that same interview, she spotted a picture of herself and ripped it up, allegedly saying "I hate that fucking photo!" All this happened while on air. According to Lavigne, she had permission to take the picture down—station personnel encouraged her to take it down. Avril Lavigne has made the list of FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2003 and the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004. In 2003, it was reported that Lavigne was romantically involved with then band member Jessie Colburn. She is currently dating Deryck Whibley from the pop punk band Sum 41. She also bought a house with him in Beverly Hills. It was reported in September 2004 that she was engaged to him, but this was subsequently denied by Sum 41's management. Deryck Whibley has recently stated that, in fact, he would be marrying Avril. Sum 41's management still adamantly denies the allegations which has led to conflict. Her nickname is Avie. Releases
Lavigne has also covered the following songs during live performances:
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Lavigne has also covered the following songs during live performances:. Her more notable credits include. Her nickname is Avie. Princess Ai: Volume I was released by TokyoPop in the United States on July 6, 2004. Sum 41's management still adamantly denies the allegations which has led to conflict. Dialogue for Princess Ai's main character, Ai, is taken from Love's song lyrics. Deryck Whibley has recently stated that, in fact, he would be marrying Avril. Princess Ai features the character design of Ai Yazawa. It was reported in September 2004 that she was engaged to him, but this was subsequently denied by Sum 41's management. Because of this, she has co-created a manga series called Princess Ai. She also bought a house with him in Beverly Hills. When Love lived in Japan, she became a fan of the manga animation style. She is currently dating Deryck Whibley from the pop punk band Sum 41. This role was revoked due to her problems with narcotics, and instead was given to pop singer Madonna. In 2003, it was reported that Lavigne was romantically involved with then band member Jessie Colburn. Love was cast to star as legendary cowgirl Texas Guinan in the story of her life, called Hello Sucker!. Avril Lavigne has made the list of FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2003 and the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004. A lawsuit is pending. According to Lavigne, she had permission to take the picture down—station personnel encouraged her to take it down. Love had agreed to pay (and had been paying) the bill though the board was registered to the head of her fanclub. During that same interview, she spotted a picture of herself and ripped it up, allegedly saying "I hate that fucking photo!" All this happened while on air. In August of 2004 Love alienated some fans, when she allowed a bill for a message board tied into her website to go unpaid. I'm sure she's all smiles.". Her attorney later said she missed the appearance due to medical problems; later in the month she appeared in court and was sentenced to an 18-month probation and drug rehabilitation program. Reportedly, Lavigne also said about Duff, "I'm sure she's really nice and sweet. On her 40th birthday, July 9, 2004, she missed a scheduled court appearance relating to an attempted break-in at a boyfriend's house and was found in contempt of court. During an interview for a Boston radio station, Lavigne then said that Duff was a "mommy's girl" and a "goody two-shoes." She then said to Duff (who was not present during that interview), "You can go screw yourself". Earlier in the night, she appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and flashed her breasts at David Letterman six times. Duff called her "mean-spirited" and said, "You should be happy that these people like you and look up to you.". Early on the morning of March 19, 2004 Courtney Love was arrested in New York City for allegedly throwing a microphone stand and hitting a man on the head. Her "skater chick" fashion style was one of the most imitated of 2002. In March 2004, she became involved in a celebrity feud with Hilary Duff: Duff reportedly criticized Lavigne after she apparently got mad at her fans for dressing like her. She released her first solo effort America's Sweetheart just eight days earlier on February 10. Madonna previously held the record with her song "Music", which held onto number one for 10 weeks. In February of 2004, an arrest warrant was issued for Love after she failed to appear at a preliminary hearing; the warrant was subsequently rescinded when she appeared in court on February 18. Her song "Complicated" held the number one spot on the Contemporary Hit Radio chart (which tracks air play on the radio) for 11 weeks in a row. In 2003, Love pleaded not guilty to felony drug charges related to possession of painkillers. Avril Lavigne broke a record set by Madonna. Love in October 2001 performed in some solo shows as an opening act. She is a smoker. Hole broke up in 2001 amid continuing litigation. Some of them she bought, and the rest of them she just takes from her dad. With Hole having fallen into disarray, Love attempted to begin a "punk rock femme supergroup" called Bastard during Summer/Autumn of 2001, though this project never reached fruition. Lavigne travels with a bag full of about 30 neck ties. She became known for her criticism of record companies' unfair contracts and mistreatment of artists. Security came, and because I was on top, they threw me out.". In 2000, she publicly announced her admiration for Napster which, at the time, was being accused of fostering illegal file-sharing. She pushed me and I got her down on the floor. Love has been a strong critic of the recording industry, especially the RIAA. "I was at a club and some girl was giving me attitude. Larry Flynt, Love received considerable acclaim for her role as Flynt's wife, Althea. "The other night, I got into three fights," says Lavigne. In the 1996 film The People vs. She has admitted to Rollingstone.com that she got into some fights one night. Courtney herself stated that the look was inspired by Christina Amphlett of 1980s rock group The Divinyls. Love's style has since evolved, and she has modelled for more sophisticated designer labels. In late 2004, she had a small pink heart-shaped tattoo featuring the letter 'D' applied to her right wrist - thought to be a reference to boyfriend Deryck Whibley. Early on Love also became a fashion trendsetter; in her early career, Love modelled a "kinderwhore" look, which she was accused of having ripped off of Kat Bjelland (Other sources suggest the rip-off was in fact in the opposite direction). Lavigne has a star tattooed on the inside of her left wrist, applied at the same time as friend and musical associate Ben Moody's identical tattoo. In 1991 Love formed her own band, Hole; the band's debut album garnered little critical or popular attention; Hole's fortunes improved considerably following Love's marriage to Cobain and the publicity following Cobain's death. Departed band members include Evan Taubenfeld (lead guitar, 2002-04), Mark Spicoluk (bass, 2002) and Jessie Colburn (rhythm guitar, 2002-03). Returning to music in her adopted hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Love co-founded the all-female rock band Babes in Toyland with Kat Bjelland; acrimony between the two led to a quick exit from this band for Love. Lavigne's backing band currently features Devin Bronson (lead guitar), Craig Wood (rhythm guitar), Charlie Muniz (bass) and Matt Brann (drums). Love had more early success as an actress; appearing as the best friend of Nancy Spungen in Alex Cox's Sid Vicious biopic Sid and Nancy in 1986, and in Cox's Straight to Hell in 1987. The third single from Under My Skin is "Nobody's Home". Courtney Love began her professional music career with a brief stint as the lead singer of Faith No More in the early 1980s. She
made the music video to the track in Actor/Singer Eric West's neighborhood. Lavigne used three producers for Under My Skin, notably:. Trapped (2002). She also co-wrote one track, "Nobody's Home", with Ben Moody, formerly of Evanescence, and the rest with her former guitarist Evan Taubenfeld. Beat (2000). Lavigne wrote most of her second album, Under My Skin, with Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. Man on the Moon (1999). She describes her first album as a pop album with "a couple of rock songs on it," and has indicated a desire to write more rock-oriented songs in the future. Larry Flynt (1996). Lavigne had a close friendship with Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 and hired a former member of that band Mark Spicoluk as a member of her backing band. The People vs. In another interview, she listed her current listening tastes as including Blink 182, Sum 41, and System of a Down. Straight to Hell (1987). While her marketing has been every bit as sophisticated as, for instance, that of Britney Spears and her competitors, a profile in the Washington Post found that in the flesh, her personality reflected the marketing and found her, if anything, something of a wide-eyed innocent, citing the fact that she was intending to purchase her first Ramones CD. Sid and Nancy (1986). She has also often been compared with singers like Vanessa Carlton and Michelle Branch, who emerged at about the same time and were popularly credited, with Lavigne, as part of a trend towards more earnestness and genuine creativity in an often vacuous and pre-fabricated teen pop music market. America's Sweetheart (2004). The media has often compared her to Alanis Morissette, though she has been criticized for not being as strong a lyricist as Morissette at the same age. See Hole (band). Weird Al Yankovic did a parody of "Complicated" on his Poodle Hat album—a sure sign of her impact on popular culture. In the U.K., Lavigne was the youngest female artist ever to have a number one album, although this record was later broken by Joss Stone. Let Go spawned 5 hit singles (the first 3 with The Matrix), in various parts of the world:. As of June 2004, Let Go had sold 14 million albums and reached the number one spot in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada and #2 in the US. She also has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards but has not won any to date. She was named "Best New Artist" at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2003 Juno Awards, where she led all musicians with six nominations, winning four Junos. Her first album, Let Go, was released by Arista on June 4, 2002, and was certified "Quadruple Platinum" less than six months later by the Recording Industry Association of America. Apparently, early attempts to co-write songs for her failed to meet her approval, and she eventually moved to Los Angeles, California and co-wrote her album with Clif Magness and songwriting team The Matrix, whose previous work included songs for Sheena Easton and Christina Aguilera. Reid, and she subsequently moved to New York City to work on her first album. By the age of 16, she was signed by Arista Records head L.A. She was discovered by her first professional manager while singing country covers at a Chapters bookstore in Kingston, Ontario. Born in Napanee, Ontario to conservative parents, Lavigne grew up singing country music and in a church choir and taught herself guitar. She was one of the most popular new pop punk artists of 2002, when she released her first album, and is well-known for her "skater punk" persona. Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. "Straight To Hell" - The Clash. "Song 2" - Blur (on which Lavigne plays drums - vocals by Devin Bronson). "Let Me Out" - Future Leaders of the World. "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" - Bob Dylan. "Ironic" - Alanis Morisette. "Iris" - Goo Goo Dolls. "Hey Ya!" - Outkast. "Fuel" - Metallica. "Fat Lip" - Sum41. "Chop Suey" - System Of A Down. "My Own Worst Enemy" - Lit. "Basket Case" - Green Day. "Nobody's Home" (Video). "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". "Nobody's Home" (Live Acoustic). "Nobody's Home" (Album Version). "Nobody's Home" - Single (November 15, 2004) Arista
"Take Me Away" (Live Acoustic). "My Happy Ending" (Live Acoustic). "Take It". "My Happy Ending" (Album Version). "My Happy Ending" - Single (August 2, 2004) Arista; #9 US, #5 UK
"Don't Tell Me" (Album Version). "Don't Tell Me" - Single (April 19, 2004) BMG International; #22 US, #5 UK
"Unwanted" (Live). "I'm With You" (Live). "Losing Grip" (Album Version). "Losing Grip" - Single (May 5, 2003) BMG International; #22 UK
"I'm With You" (Video). "Unwanted" (Live Version). "I'm With You" (Live Version). "I'm With You" (Radio Edit). "I'm With You" - Single (March 3, 2003) BMG; #4 US, #7 UK
"Sk8er Boi". "Sk8er Boi" - Single (December 16, 2002) BMG; #10 US, #8 UK
"Complicated" (The Matrix Mix). "Complicated" - Single (September 23, 2002) BMG International; #2 US, #3 UK
Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace (also Kreviazuk's husband); and. Butch Walker of Marvelous 3;. "Mobile" reached the top ten in Taiwan and went top 40 in New Zealand. "Losing Grip" reached #1 in Canada, #10 Taiwan, #20 Chile and top 50 on a composite European chart; and. "I'm With You" reached #1 on the US and world adult charts (based on the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France and Australia) Taiwan and Canada and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100;. "Sk8er Boi" (txt for Skater Boy) went top 10 in the US and Australia and top 30 in Canada;. "Complicated" went to #1 on the US adult charts and in Australia while reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100;. |