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March 30, 2008

Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne literally came out of nowhere -- nowhere being the town of Napanee, Ontario -- and rose to the top of the charts with her single "Complicated." Her first full-length album, Let Go, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard charts in June 2002. Her next album Under My Skin debuted at No. 1 in more than 10 countries including the U.S. and Canada. Her third album, The Best Damn Thing, also debuted at No. 1 in the U.S.

Biography

From early childhood onwards, Avril Lavigne always stood out among the 5000 residents of Napanee, Ontario -- her 1984 birthplace. At first distinguished from her female peers because of her affinity for the baseball field in the summer and the hockey rink in the winter, Avril became recognizable in the community on the basis of her musical performances.

By age 10, she had graduated from the local church choir to the regional fairgrounds, singing country music in competitions. Three years later, Avril Lavigne began making her impact outside of Napanee, as her vocal skill won her the grand prize in a radio station contest: a trip to the city of Ottawa, to perform a duet in concert with another Ontario native, country music star Shania Twain. While this probably ranked as the pinnacle of pubescence for any other 13-year-old girl, Avril went on to accomplish far greater things before leaving adolescence.

By the time Avril Lavigne reached high school, her vocal prowess seemed rivaled only by her ability to play the guitar, and she began sending videotapes of her stage performances to labels and management companies throughout North America. Following a host of rejections, her talent eventually caught the eyes of Nettwerk Management, an organization that fostered other such Canadian acts as Sarah McLachlan, Sum 41 and the Barenaked Ladies.

Nettwerk arranged for Avril to fly down to New York City to meet with some other songwriters and begin work on a demo tape. As it turned out, Avril was signed before she even had a chance to complete the demo. An Arista Records representative came to visit Avril at her studio, and was sufficiently impressed with her voice to return with Arista CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid, who immediately signed the then 16-year-old to a contract.

After briefly returning to Canada, Avril Lavigne made the move to Manhattan to embark on her professional career, accompanied by her older brother Matt as an escort. Although she had been signed to Arista strictly as a vocalist, Avril balked at the notion of singing someone else's songs and insisted on having a hand in the writing process. When she failed to click with any New York-based songwriters, Avril made her third move of the year, this time to Los Angeles.

It was on the West Coast that she met producer/songwriter Cliff Magness, with whom she immediately developed a rapport. The two began composing together, and within a few months' time, Avril's debut album had begun to take shape.

Avril Lavigne's first single, "Complicated," was released in the early spring of 2002, and immediately began scaling the charts across the continent. By the summer, the track had reached the top spot among Canadian singles, and was in the top 15 on the Billboard Adult 40 list. The popularity of "Complicated" paved the way for the success of Avril's first full-length CD, Let Go, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard charts in June 2002.

While Avril's vocal range and high-energy musical style has brought her comparisons ranging from Alanis Morissette to Pink, she has been adamant in positioning herself as a unique artist, one who runs counter to the mainstream. This persona has been nurtured thanks to the lyrics of such songs as "Sk8er Boi," wherein Avril is none too subtle in voicing her anti-conformist stance, and through her public remarks regarding other female musicians, notably Britney Spears.

In 2004 Avril Lavigne released her second album, Under My Skin, which debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. The single "My Happy Ending" became her third biggest song. The album helped Avril win two World Music Awards and five Juno nominations. She also won the award for "Favourite Female Singer" at the eighteenth annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Avril Lavigne's third album The Best Damn Thing debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. as well. The album was produced with the help of her husband, Deryck Whibley of the band Sum 41, and the single "Hot" was a huge success (Avril performed this hit at the American Music Awards). A small tour followed.

Sexiness

Let it be said that Avril Lavigne is developing into a lovely young woman. Her smoldering lips, big blue eyes and pale skin make for an enticing package, one that will only get better with age.

Success

For a young artist, Avril Lavigne has accomplished a hell of a lot. She single-handedly landed a singing contract with a major music label, and then went on to extend this agreement to permit her to write her own songs. Once given this leeway, Avril penned the single "Complicated," a track that found a strong reception among angry high-school girls throughout North America, and the album Let Go, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard charts. Her next two albums also debuted at No. 1. With three record-breaking albums, we'll give Avril high points in the fame category.

Birth name: Avril Ramona Lavigne
Born: September 27, 1984
Origin: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Genres: Modern rock, Teen rock, Punk pop
Occupations: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, actress, model
Instruments: Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, drums
Years active: 2002–present
Labels: Arista (2002-2005), RCA (2006-present)
Associated acts: Sum 41, The Black List Club, Deryck Whibley
Influences: Alanis Morissette, Green Day, The Distillers, Blink-182


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24 comments:

  1. Oh my GOD!!! She is Awesome...
    She ROCKZ!!!....
    Well i'm her biggest fan ...
    My name is Shibin Jacob, i am from India....

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  2. Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

    Avril Is AWESOME.....

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  3. i LOVE her !!

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  4. She tries to be sexy, and it looks awkward. Also, a little bronzer wouldn't have killed her. She is too fair.

    I think she is boring looking...and extremely ill-mannered, for a girl :(

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  5. I AM AN OLD GUY. AND WHEN OLD GUYS FANTIZE ABOUT YOUNG GIRLS. THEY LOOK LIKE THIS.THANKS AVRIL.

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  6. shes werid,and she shouldn't be wearing that Led Zeppelin shirt

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  7. She looks feisty! She can wear anything and seem like a sex kitten.

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  8. very wild girl and hot

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  9. I like her very much!!

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  10. I agree she looks awkward and creepy

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  11. She is actually really really really creepy

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  12. Am G
    You take a slow boat down a river, wotch Avril walk by.

    Am G
    You Take a slow boat down a river, wotch the lady walk on by.

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  13. She looks creepier everytime I see a new picture of her

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  14. How come she has to look like that. She really looks like a creep

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  15. Me encantas, que guapa! (desde espaƱa)

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  16. This is addressed to those who have posted insulting comments of Avril Lavigne. First of all, I have the sneaking suspicion that those who are slurring her appearance by saying she’s creepy and/or too pale simply don’t like her and her music and it has nothing to do with her looks. In that case, don’t bother to take the time out of your day to make utter jerks of yourselves by posting meaningless insults. Second of all, in addressing the comment that she needs to look “bronzer”: you are clearly lacking in either the use of your eyes or perhaps something else. First off, what is wrong with someone’s natural skin tone, it looks right on them? You wouldn’t tell someone they look too dark, would you? Additionally, people who try to “bronze” their skin end up looking painted (in a bad way) and fake. After doing continued damage to their skin, over time they will look leathery and aged before they should look old at all. Not everyone is tan or brown, and besides, blonde and tan rarely mixes well, it leaves the person with the cocktail Barbie fake plastic look. The point is, you don’t have to like her, if you don’t like it, ignore it, don’t make yourself look like a fool.

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  17. she looks sexy in black long dress..
    awesome..

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  18. Simply put, awesome! arrroooooo!

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  19. avril is perfect...

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  20. She is the best rock singer ever
    im one her biggest fans
    i love her songs and listen to them 100 times every day

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  21. She is the most beautiful woman
    I ever saw on this planet!!!

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  22. She's got psycho eyes - like there's nothing there. Love the Zeppelin shirt pics, though.
    She should cover some Zep tunes. Black Dog, Whole Lotta Love,Four Sticks,Rock'n'Roll...

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  23. she is prettier with brown hair i liked her better with that goth style not with that retarded pink rock look wow every singer ends this way

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