16 Facts About Evan Taubenfeld

Evan David Taubenfeld was born on June 27,1983 and is an American singer and musician, best known for being Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist, music director and frequent collaborator.

Evan Taubenfeld was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Mark and Ami Evan Taubenfeld, who ran a catering business.

Evan Taubenfeld had an early interest in music and took an interest at the piano at home as a toddler.

Evan Taubenfeld received a small drum kit as a young child, continuing on a full-size drum kit several years later.

Evan Taubenfeld considered studying at Berklee College of Music, but chose to market his band with major labels instead.

Evan Taubenfeld received a phone call from Sarubin, who invited him to audition in New York City for the band of a new talent he just signed, a young Canadian named Avril Lavigne.

Evan Taubenfeld joined this band in 2002 when her debut album Let Go had already been recorded.

Evan Taubenfeld would continue to collaborate with Lavigne for several more years.

Evan Taubenfeld co-wrote four songs with Lavigne on her 2007 album The Best Damn Thing, including the hit single "Hot".

Evan Taubenfeld subsequently was the opening act for Lavigne on the North American Leg her 2011 Black Star World Tour.

In 2003, while still playing in Lavigne's band, Evan Taubenfeld formed the band Ditch Ruxton, with whom he performed one show.

In 2008, Evan Taubenfeld produced two tracks for rapper Tyga's debut album No Introduction, "Press 7" and another song "First Timers" which he sang the Chorus on.

Evan Taubenfeld has since continued to record and release songs, but not in album format.

Evan Taubenfeld was the executive musical director for the short-lived MTV show Kaya, a scripted drama about a girl who gets signed to a major label with her band.

Evan Taubenfeld had a role on the Web series Private as Blake Pearson, and produced for the MTV series Pageant Place.

In 2012, Evan Taubenfeld co-wrote the song "Shine" for The Used album Vulnerable.