Evan Taubenfeld facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evan Taubenfeld
Taubenfeld in 2003
Background information
Birth name	Evan David Taubenfeld
Born	(1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 42) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Pop punk, pop rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician, producer, executive music director
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, drums
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Sire/Warner Bros.
Associated acts	Avril Lavigne, Stereopony, The Used, Spinfire

Evan David Taubenfeld (born June 27, 1983) is an American singer and musician. He is well-known for being Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist, music director, and a frequent helper with her songs. Evan's first album, Welcome to the Blacklist Club, came out in 2010.

Early Life and Music

Evan Taubenfeld was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents, Mark and Ami Taubenfeld, ran a catering business. Evan has two younger siblings: a brother named Drew and a sister named Annie. He finished school at McDonogh School in 2001.

Evan loved music from a very young age. He started playing the piano as a toddler. Later, he got a small drum set and then a full-size one. In seventh grade, he played drums in a band called The Suburbanites. When he was 15, he taught himself to play the guitar. He learned by playing "Come As You Are" by Nirvana. Three years later, he started a band called Spinfire with his friend Matt Halpern. In this band, Evan sang and played guitar. They performed in the Baltimore area and wrote their own songs.

Music Career

Working with Avril Lavigne

Evan thought about going to music college, but he decided to try and get his band signed by a major record label instead. When his bandmates chose to go to college, Evan recorded his own music demo. He sent it to people in the music industry. One person he sent it to was Josh Sarubin from Arista Records. Josh had met Evan when he was in Spinfire.

In 2002, Evan got a call from Josh Sarubin. He was invited to try out for the band of a new singer named Avril Lavigne. Evan joined her band after her first album, Let Go, was already recorded. For Avril's second album, Under My Skin, Evan helped write some songs. He got credit for songs like "Don't Tell Me", "Take Me Away", and "Freak Out". Besides being her lead guitarist, he also became her music director and a close friend.

Evan left Avril's touring band in September 2004. He signed a deal to write songs for EMI Music Publishing. After that, he got his own record deal with Sire/Warner Bros. Records in October 2004.

Even after leaving her band, Evan continued to work with Avril Lavigne. ..... This included the popular song "Hot". He also appeared in the music video for Avril's song "Girlfriend". In 2010, he played "Complicated" and "Girlfriend" acoustically with Avril. For her 2011 album, Goodbye Lullaby, he co-wrote three songs. He also sang on the song "Push" and helped with recording and producing the album. Later, he opened for Avril Lavigne on her 2011 Black Star World Tour in North America.

Solo Music and Other Projects

In 2003, while still with Avril's band, Evan started a band called Ditch Ruxton. They played one show before breaking up that same year.

In 2008, Evan produced two songs for rapper Tyga's first album, No Introduction. He also produced music for The Pack and Oreskaband.

For his own music, Evan formed a band called The Black List Club. His first solo song, "Boy Meets Girl", came out in March 2009. He toured with bands like Metro Station to promote it. His Christmas song, "Merry Swiftmas (Even Though I Celebrate Chanukah)", was released in late 2009. It even appeared on the Hot Country Songs chart. His album, Welcome to the Blacklist Club, was released in May 2010. Since then, he has continued to record and release new songs, but not as full albums.

Evan was also the executive musical director for an MTV show called Kaya. He helped write, record, and produce the music for the show. He also acted in the Web series Private as Blake Pearson. He produced for another MTV show called Pageant Place.

In 2012, Evan helped write the song "Shine" for The Used album Vulnerable. That same year, he worked with the Japanese band Stereopony. They collaborated on a song called "Just Rock With Me".

Currently, Evan Taubenfeld runs Crush Music Publishing. This is a company that helps musicians with their songs and music rights.

Personal Life

Evan Taubenfeld married Nina Jordan on February 12, 2022.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

Singles

Film and TV Appearances

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Evan Taubenfeld para niños