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All about Avril
Birthdate: September 27, 1984
Birthplace: Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Start:
Avril Lavigne began singing at festivals, country music fairs and talent contests before being discovered.
Big Break:
On a trip to New York City, Avril Lavigne lucked out by being in the right place at the right time. Avril was in a studio writing when she caught the eye of Antonio "LA" Reid who got the young artist a contract with Arista Records.
Hit Songs: Complicated, Sk8er Boi.
Musical Influences: Goo Goo Dolls, Incubus, Matchbox 20.
Did U Know...
Avril Lavigne knew she wanted to be a singer when she was just a little kid.
Avril was only 12 years old when she wrote her first song.
Avril Lavigne also taught herself to play the guitar when she was 12.
She hangs out with guys way more than girls although she has three close girlfriends.
Avril Lavigne gets compared to Alanis Morissette
although it might just be cuz they're both Canadian and female?)
Avril brings her own clothes to photo shoots because stylists keep trying to glam her up.
Avril Lavigne is the middle child in her family.
Hobbies:
When she's not writing, singing or playing guitar, Avril Lavigne enjoys camping, skateboarding, hunting and hockey.
Quote:
"I love writing," Avril explains. "When I get upset and really need to get it out of me, I go to my guitar. Sometimes I feel like my guitar is my therapist."
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