Deryck Whibley, born on March 21, 1980, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for the Canadian rock band Sum 41
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. Whibley, also known by his nickname “Bizzy D,” has been a constant member of the band since its formation in 1996
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. Over the years, Sum 41 has released several successful albums, including hits like “Fat Lip,” “In Too Deep,” and “Makes No Difference,” which have cemented their place in the pop-punk and alternative rock genres
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Whibley’s journey with Sum 41 began when he formed the band with his friends from Ajax, Ontario
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. The band signed an international record deal with Island Records in 1999 and released their debut EP, “Half Hour of Power,” in 2000
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. Their first full-length album, “All Killer No Filler,” released in 2001, achieved mainstream success and was certified platinum in multiple countries
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. Sum 41 continued to release successful albums, including “Does This Look Infected?” (2002), “Chuck” (2004), and “Underclass Hero” (2007)
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In addition to his work with Sum 41, Whibley has also pursued a solo career and worked as a producer and manager
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. During the band’s hiatus in 2005 and 2006, he collaborated with Tommy Lee on guitar and backing vocals for Lee’s album “Tommyland: The Ride” and worked on “A Million in Prizes: The Anthology” with Iggy Pop
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. Whibley also produced the debut album of Sum 41 co-member Jason McCaslin’s side project, The Operation M.D
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Whibley’s personal life has seen its share of ups and downs
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. He was married to fellow musician Avril Lavigne from 2006 to 2010, and the couple’s relationship was highly publicized
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. In 2015, he married Ariana Cooper, and the couple has two children
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Recently, Whibley has been in the spotlight due to his memoir, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” which details his experiences during the early years of Sum 41’s career, including allegations of abuse by his former manager, Greig Nori
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. The memoir has sparked a legal battle between Whibley and Nori, with both parties filing lawsuits against each other
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. Whibley stands by his allegations and is prepared to defend his memoir in court
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Sum 41 is currently on their farewell tour, set to conclude in Toronto on January 30, 2025
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. The band will also be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards on March 30, 2025
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. Whibley has expressed uncertainty about what the future
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