Fun Facts About Avril Lavigne!
Avril Lavigne, the pop-punk singer has undoubtedly established a name for herself, thanks to her numerous successes throughout the course of her career. Avril made her public debut in 2002 with the release of her self-titled debut album ‘Let Go’. From songs like ‘Sk8er Boi,’ ‘Complicated’ and ‘Girlfriend’ to name a few, the artist has created smash hits.
Here are 10 surprising facts about Avril Lavigne!
- Pop-Punk Was Practically Invented by Her!
The singer fused two genres to create something cool! Punk and pop are not typically musical styles that you would expect to hear in the same songs, but Avril has shown us that the seemingly impossible is actually possible! The singer created the genre, blending the two and creating non-stop hits!
- She Runs Her Own Fashion Brand
Although most of us only know Avril Lavigne as a singer, the celebrity is quite busy with a lot more! In addition to having her own foundation, ‘The Avril Lavigne Foundation,’ she also owns, runs and designs her very own line of clothing and accessories, ‘Abbey Dawn’.
- A Pizza is Named After Her
In her hometown of Belleville, Avril Lavigne is highly popular. When she returns to her hometown, she keeps things low-key and ordinary, but the people there treat her like the celebrity that she is, to the point where a pizza is named after her! A local pizza joint in Ontario, named ‘La Pizzeria’ named a pizza after Avril! The pizza has cheese, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms and sauce—yum!
- She Can Play Multiple Instruments
Although Avril Lavigne is an incredible singer, she is also a very skilled musician in other areas as well. The pop-punk singer can play a total of three instruments. Avril has learned the piano, the drums and of course the guitar, and she frequently plays utilising all three instruments during her gigs.
- Nirvana is Her Favourite Musical Act
Avril has a strong bond with the band despite being too young to be the fabled baby on the album’s cover, ‘Nevermind.’ She frequently mentions how much their music speaks to her.
- At The Age of 15, She Shared a Stage With Shania Twain
Avril, then just 15 years old, won a radio contest and got to perform on stage alongside Shania Twain in Toronto, Canada. Also from Ontario, Shania served as Avril’s major role model and is credited with launching her illustrious career.
- She Was Discovered In A Book Store
Avril Lavigne was performing in local shops and bookstores in her hometown before she was signed and began work on her debut album, ‘Let Go’. Avril frequented ‘Chapters’, a well-known Canadian bookstore, where she was later filmed and subsequently found by LA Reid, the chairman of Epic Records and Artista Records.
- She Writes For Other Singers
Avril Lavigne is a songwriter in addition to being a hitmaker, musician, drummer, guitarist, and pianist. For Kelly Clarkson, the musician penned and produced the song ‘Complicated’. Kelly had the opportunity to greatly improve the song, but she declined, allowing Avril to keep it and turn it into a hit.
- She’s Been Featured in Films
Avril is obviously a woman of many talents, and believe it or not, she has also lent her voice for movies! She is well known for her role as the Possum in the film ‘Over the Hedge,’ which also starred Wanda Sykes, Bruce Willis and Steve Carrell. She has also appeared in the films ‘Fast Food Nation,’ ‘Charming’ and ‘The Flock’.
- She’s Named After A Month In French
Many people do not know the origin of the name Avril, despite how lovely it is! Given that Avril was born in Ontario, a province in Canada where English is the language of choice, her name begs to be French. When translated into French, the name, ‘Avril’ refers to the month of April. Her father, who is of French-Canadian ancestry, gave her the name of the glorious month of Spring.
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