Avril Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, to Judith-Rosanne (Loshaw) and Jean-Claude Joseph Lavigne. Her ancestry is a rich tapestry of French-Canadian, Polish, English, Irish, and Scottish heritage. At the tender age of five, her family relocated to Napanee, Ontario, where she spent the majority of her formative years.
During her elementary school days, Avril was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),which often led to her being expelled from class for misbehaving and engaging in physical altercations with her peers. In a surprising twist, she found solace in playing hockey from a young age, even joining a boys' team.
To nurture her burgeoning musical talents, her father purchased a microphone, drum kit, keyboard, and several guitars, subsequently converting their basement into a makeshift recording studio. As she entered her teenage years, Avril's passion for music only intensified, prompting her to relocate to Manhattan at the age of sixteen to focus on her debut album.
Tragedy struck when Avril dropped out of high school after the 11th grade, opting to pursue a record deal instead. This bold move ultimately led to the release of her debut single "Complicated" from the album "Let Go," which went on to achieve a staggering 6x platinum status.
As a petite skater girl from a small town, Avril's unwavering confidence, determination, and independence proved to be a potent combination, catapulting her to musical stardom. "Complicated" reached the coveted number #1 spot on Billboard's Top 100 chart, earning Avril a plethora of accolades, including five Grammy nominations, MTV music awards, and MTV European music awards.
