Avril Ramona Lavigne (/ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; av-ril lə-veen; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She also holds French[1][2][note 1] citizenship. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, and spent most of her youth in the town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million. In 2002, when she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go. Since her professional debut she has sold more than 30 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide.
Avril is a self-taught guitar player. She was only 12 years old when she picked up her dads 6 string – such a clever kid
Avril's ex Brody Jenner is a real fighter. When the two were still a hot item, Brody started a fight in a bar which resulted in Avril receiving a hit in her face - not by Brody though. Broody was rushed to hospital from his injuries!
Avril Lavigne is a fun and crazy chick! Did you know that Avril was originally pursuing a career in another music genre and that she only write songs when she is either super in love or totally mad at a guy?
Our girl does not bother with the gym, “I have an athletic body…so I’m just kinda naturally ripped.” she says. Lucky you Avril!
Avril was parodied in Good Charlotte's video, "Girls and Boys".
Michelle Lavigne appears in the Sk8er Boi video.
Avril got free Osiris sneakers at the mall where the Complicated video was shot.
Avril's cousin, Martine Filion (29) travelled to Ottawa (from Napanee) just to see Avril perform.
Avril fixed her hair in braids all around her hair when she was in 11th grade.
Avril's a hopeless romantic. She can't wait to get married and wear a veil.
Listed in Teen People's "What's Next" 2003.
She frequently says that she is has not claimed to be punk. Check out YM June 2002.
Avril's manager, Terry McBride is also the manager for Dido.
Avril got her record deal at age 16.
She played on a hockey team at age 10.
Hilary Duff dressed up as Avril on Halloween.
Avril gets kicked out of clubs and bars frequently.
Avril hopes to get a dragon tat on her back or on her left arm.
Avril wears fake tattoos.
Avril likes to wear black and white stripe socks.
Avril has two piercings on her left ear and one on her right ear.
Avril has asthma.
She was named the MVP of her hockey team when she was 12.
Avril loves the feel of new songs on her feet.
Avril likes the band Simple Plan and had them open up a gig for one of her tour stops.
Avril Lavigne has always seemed like a tough chick despite the, at times, pink hair. Perhaps, married life has softened her up a bit. She and Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger married in a French castle in July. Last month, she turned 29 and Chad flew back from a show in Brazil to surprise her. What did she do on her birthday? She ate Mexican food and had a Hello Kitty party.
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