June 25, 2024
The rebel of pop-punk, Avril Lavigne paved the way for many of today’s stars. Name-checked as an influence by the likes of Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, the impact of Avril’s riotous attitude, pioneering fashion and direct pop cuts can still be felt. Releasing her Greatest Hits record this month, we’re remembering just a few of the moments where Avril changed the game.
Released in spring 2002, the video for Complicated introduced the world to Avril with her demands for authenticity, mall-crashing band, and trademark loose tie. An instant, global hit of a debut, it cemented Avril as an alternative to the era’s pop princesses. Releasing her debut album Let Go that summer, it earnt Avril eight Grammy nominations.
At the 2003 ceremony she performed juggernaut single Sk8er Boi dressed in a customised tuxedo with a middle-finger stuck to the back and the words ‘ROCK ON’ emblazoned inside. Sk8er Boi was a top ten platinum single in the US and the UK, where she was nominated for two Brit Awards. She performed live at the 2003 ceremony with the backing of a massive twenty-one drummers!
Avril’s love for epic percussionists continued in 2007 when punk-pop royalty, Blink 182’s Travis Barker, recorded drums for her third album The Best Damn Thing. The pair united in 2022 to perform a blistering version of her hit single Girlfriend.
Dropping explosive anthem What the Hell at the start of 2011, she debuted the hit on US TV institution Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with matching diamante wristband and mic. Ever the pioneer, she made the video with director Marcus Raboy who filmed it in 3D!
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Avril Lavigne – Iconic Moments
The rebel of pop-punk, Avril Lavigne paved the way for many of today’s stars. Releasing her Greatest Hits record this month, we’re remembering just a few of the moments where Avril changed the game.
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Mariah Carey – #1’s on Coloured Vinyl
Mariah’s iconic #1’s collection will be released on coloured vinyl for the first time on 26th July. A collection of Mariah Carey’s first 13 chart-topping singles.
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Avril Lavigne Announces First-Ever Greatest Hits Album
Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits is coming to vinyl with new photos and a personal note from Avril, just in time for her global Greatest Hits tour. Pre-order your copy today!
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HMV Vinyl Week – Releases
We’re excited to be releasing a host of iconic albums as part of HMV Vinyl Week. Happening on 17th June, in-store & online.
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This week’s Video of the Week is Avril Lavigne’s ‘I’m With You’, released as the third single from her iconic debut studio album ‘Let Go’.
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Artist Spotlight: Avril Lavigne
This month, our Artist Spotlight is pop punk queen Avril Lavigne who today celebrates her birthday.
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Dolly Parton – Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection
Dolly Parton has announced that she will be releasing a brand-new album ‘Dolly Parton – Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection’ on Friday November 18th.
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Artist Spotlight: The Script
Our October Artist Spotlight feature is your favourite Irish trio… The Script!
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