How Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera's songwriters and an iconic tie launched Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne's first single drew cynicism from quarters of the rock world, but it didn't stop her becoming absolutely ...

“I would come into the studio and people didn’t want to listen to me”: Avril Lavigne’s fight to create her first big hit

Also in 2022, Lavigne told The I Paper of her frustrations during those early sessions: “I would come into the studio with my ...
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Bon Jovi tap Bruce Springsteen, Jason Isbell, Avril Lavigne & more guests for new version of 'Forever' album

Two weeks after My Chemical Romance covered “Livin’ On A Prayer” in NJ and just days after Jon Bon Jovi became a grandfather (thanks to Millie Bobby Brown and Jon’s son Jake Bongiovi adopting a baby), ...

Avril Lavigne: The Journey of a Pop-Punk Icon

Similarly, Avril Lavigne, who opened the doors for female pop-punk in the early 2000s, has firmly stated her stance against being categorized within the punk genre. In 2002, Lavigne stated, "Punk is a ...

The Impact of 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne: A Pop-Punk Milestone

In the early 2000s, the music scene was forever altered by the release of Avril Lavigne's debut single, 'Complicated.' This song not only marked the beginning of Lavigne's illustr ...