
When singer, songwriter, and musician Avril Lavigne first burst upon the music scene at age 17, she was known as a young, pop-punk tomboy who refused to resort to skin-baring come-ons. Staying true to herself and putting music before image paid off both critically and commercially. In 2002, Lavigne shot to global pop stardom with the six-times platinum LET GO, followed by 2004’s three-times platinum UNDER MY SKIN, and 2007’s platinum THE BEST DAMN THING. Over the course of her three albums, Lavigne scored a string of international hit singles: “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “I’m With You,” “Losing Grip,” “Don’t Tell Me,” “My Happy Ending,” “Nobody’s Home,” “Keep Holding On,” “Girlfriend,” “When You’re Gone,” “Hot” and “The Best Damn...