Deryck Whibley facts for kids
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Deryck Whibley
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Whibley performing in 2023
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Deryck Jason Whibley
21 March 1980 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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| Other names | Bizzy D Gunner |
| Education | Exeter High School |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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Deryck Jason Whibley (born March 21, 1980), also known as Bizzy D, is a Canadian musician. He is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter for the rock band Sum 41. He also produces music for other artists.
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Deryck Whibley's Music Career
Starting Sum 41
Deryck Whibley started the band Sum 41 with his friend Grant McVittie. They first called their band Kaspir. After some changes, the band included Deryck Whibley, Steve Jocz, Dave Baksh, and Jason McCaslin.
In 1999, Sum 41 signed a big record deal with Island Records. They released their first EP, Half Hour of Power, in 2000. An EP is like a mini-album.
Sum 41's Success
The band's first full album, All Killer No Filler, came out in 2001. Their song "Fat Lip" became very popular. It reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. This album sold over a million copies in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Sum 41 has released many more albums since then:
- Does This Look Infected? (2002)
- Chuck (2004)
- Underclass Hero (2007)
- Screaming Bloody Murder (2011)
- 13 Voices (2016)
- Order in Decline (2019)
- Heaven :x: Hell (2024)
Many of their albums have sold very well in Canada.
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Sum 41 often plays over 300 concerts a year. They go on long world tours that can last more than a year. The band has been nominated for seven Juno Awards, which are big music awards in Canada. They won twice:
- Group of the Year in 2002
- Rock Album of the Year for Chuck in 2005
Deryck's Other Music Projects
Besides Sum 41, Deryck Whibley also works as a music producer. This means he helps other artists record their songs. He used to be part of a music management company.
He has worked with famous musicians like Tommy Lee and Iggy Pop. He played guitar and sang backup for their albums. Deryck also produced the first album for The Operation M.D., which is a side project of Sum 41's bassist, Jason McCaslin.
In 2007, he helped mix the first album for the band Permanent Me. He also played keyboard and piano on a song for The Operation M.D.'s second album.
Deryck has also written songs for other bands. He co-wrote three songs for 5 Seconds of Summer's She's Kinda Hot EP. In 2021, he was featured on a song by While She Sleeps. In 2022, he released a song called "Ruin My Life" with Simple Plan.
Deryck Whibley's Acting and Books
Deryck Whibley has also done some acting. He played a character named Tony in the movie Dirty Love. He also appeared as himself in an episode of the TV show King of the Hill.
In October 2024, Deryck released his first book. It is a memoir called Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell. The title is a nod to a Sum 41 song and their final album.
What Instruments Does Deryck Whibley Use?
Deryck Whibley often uses a black '72 Fender Telecaster Deluxe guitar when he plays live. It has red X's on it for decoration and good luck. He also has his own signature guitar with Squier, which is a brand of Fender. This guitar also has the red X's and his name on the headstock.
He has used many Gibson guitars too, like the Flying V, Les Paul, and SG. His first guitar was a Gibson Marauder, given to him by his mother. You can see this guitar in Sum 41's music videos for "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep".
He also uses special microphones and Marshall amplifiers for his sound.
Deryck Whibley's Personal Life
Deryck Whibley was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Ajax, Ontario, with just his mother. As a teenager, he went to Exeter High School. He was the captain of his basketball team there. He also has an interest in architecture and enjoys designing houses.
Deryck married fellow singer Avril Lavigne in 2006. They had been friends since she was 17. Their wedding took place in California. After three years, they divorced in 2010.
On August 30, 2015, Deryck married model Ariana Cooper in Los Angeles. They have two children together. Their first child was born in March 2020, and their second child was born in March 2023.
Health Challenges
Deryck Whibley has had chronic back pain for a long time. This started with a back injury during a concert in 2007. He has had to miss some shows because of his back pain, including in 2013.
Sum 41 Albums
- All Killer No Filler (2001)
- Does This Look Infected? (2002)
- Chuck (2004)
- Underclass Hero (2007)
- Screaming Bloody Murder (2011)
- 13 Voices (2016)
- Order in Decline (2019)
- Heaven :x: Hell (2024)
See also
In Spanish: Deryck Whibley para niños
