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Evan Taubenfeld
Evan Taubenfeld was Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist from Spring 2002 to September 2004.
Personal Details
- Full Name: Evan David Taubenfeld
- Eyes: Green
- Height: 5' 8"
- Date of Birth: June 27th, 1983
- Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Before playing in Avril's band, Evan used to be called "Evan David" instead of "Taubenfeld". But since he joined Avril for a more professional career, he decided to take up his real last name, "Taubenfeld".
- Family: 1 brother (Drew-born in 1985, 18 years old) and 1 sister (Annie-born in 1991, 12 years old)
- Parents: Ami & Mark - married.
- Languages: English, German, French.
- Bands: The Suburbanites (drummer); Spinfire (guitarist, singer, songwriter); Avril Lavigne band (guitarist, backup vocals, cowriter); Ditch Ruxton (guitarist, singer, songwriter).
- Is Jewish
Biography
Evan David Taubenfeld was born on June 27, 1983. He learned to play the guitar at age 15. He started by teaching himself, and later attended Berklee, a famous music college in Boston.
He graduated from Baltimore's elite McDonogh School and played drums in local band, The Suburbanites , whilst in the seventh grade. Three years later, he founded Spinfire with friend Matt Halpern and was the lead singer and guitarist. The band broke up in fall 2002.
He then intended to study at the Berklee College of Music, but he received a call from the Vice President of Artists and Repertoire for Arista Records. He was seeking people to audition in New York city with the debuting Avril Lavigne. Evan auditioned for a position as the drummer and the bass guitarist. After playing a few riffs, Taubenfeld was offered a contract as lead guitarist and backup singer.
In June 2003, he formed another band - a side project called Ditch Ruxton with Matt Halpern and Mike McAree . Their first show took place at a Baltimore in a night club called The Fletcher's, however the band split after less than a year.
In May 2004, Avril Lavigne released her second album "Under My Skin". Her first single, "Don't Tell Me", co-written by Taubenfeld. He also co-wrote the songs (Freak Out, Don't Tell Me, Take Me Away) and was in studio with Avril to record backup vocals, and guitars. Evan left the band in September 2004, to pursue his own projects.
Taubenfeld is now working on material for an as-yet unnamed band and is due to begin recording in March 2005.
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