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Deryck Whibley was Born
Deryck Whibley was born in Scarborough, Ontario March 21, 1980, Attended Southwood Park Public schools. Was discovered in battle of the bands in high school. -
Fighting in Elementary School
Starting out in Scarborough, Canada his rep as a champion recess fighter in elementary school. The WRFA (world recess fighting ass) when he was 11. -
25th anniversary of Woodstock
The 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock Festival took place in 1994, the same year that Deryck bought his guitar, probably got inspired by the bands that played that year. -
Bought first guitar
Deryck Whibley bought his first guitar at the age of 14. -
Won Juno award-Group of the Year 2002
The Canadian Music awards (the Junos) are the equivalent of the Grammys. Whibley's band, Sum 41, won the Goup of the year Juno award in 2002. -
Won Album of the Year -Juno awards
Sum 41's album "Chuck" won the Juno award for Album of theYear in 2005. Awards are determined based on sales of the albums. -
Married Avril Lavigne
Whibley married Avril Lavigne on July 15th 2006 in Montecito, California. It was a traditional wedding in spite of their rock history. They were married for 4 years. -
Attacked in bar in Japan-Had to be hospitalized
Whibley was attacked in a bar by three men. He ended up in the hospital where an MRI determined that he had a slipped disk in his back. He went against doctors advice and performed a few days later at a Rock festival in Osaka. Next event to create a sickness (hate) towards people -
Divorced from Lavigne
Avril initiated divorce proceedings due to "irreconcilable differences" They were reportedly staying friends. One event to lead the rest. -
Screaming Bloody Murder Album released
Sick of Everyone is on the Album “Screaming Bloody Murder" one reviewer said it "takes things up a notch, with a forceful and cutting rhythm and vocals to match." Grace Duffy,of Under the Gun
