Avril Lavigne, born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Canada, began her music career in her teenage years. She gained international recognition in 2002 with her debut album Let Go, which included hit songs like "Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi," establishing her presence in the pop-punk genre of the early 2000s.
Following her initial success, Lavigne released several well-received albums such as Under My Skin and The Best Damn Thing, featuring the popular track "Girlfriend." She has sold tens of millions of albums worldwide and is considered a significant figure in pop-rock music of her generation.