Avril Lavigne recently appeared in an interview with The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Clarkson asked if she had a chance to meet Billie Eilish, who defined Lavigne as her idol. The rocker pointed out that it was an honor to be described like that.
Since the beginning of her musical journey at a young age, Avril Lavigne has impacted the rock scene, especially as a female rocker. She is a great inspiration with her countless successful works for female musicians. Lavigne gained an immediate reputation with her debut album ‘Let Go,’ which included her signature songs like ‘Complicated‘ and ‘Sk8er Boi.’ She left a mark on the music scene by becoming a part of improving the pop-punk genre in the 2000s.
In January 2022, the rocker released her seventh studio album, ‘Love Sux,’ in which she collaborated with Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker. She received many positive reviews from fans and reached high places on the charts. The Pop Punk Queen also made a cover of Adele’s ‘Hello,’ which came out in her Spotify Singles series. Lavigne shared that she had been waiting excitingly to cover Adele’s piece for a long time.
As the pop scene inspired her, various names from this genre pointed Lavigne out as their source of inspiration. Billie Eilish, who received praise from significant rockers like Dave Grohl and Ann Wilson, was one of them. Eilish has mentioned her admiration for Lavigne various times.
In a recent interview, Avril Lavigne talked about whether she had a chance to meet with her admirers like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo. Lavigne stated that being described as an inspiration was an honor for her. She revealed that she had met both Eilish and Rodrigo. The rocker praised their musical talent and added that she loved what they created.
When asked if she ever met with Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne stated:
“First of all, it’s so crazy to hear that, and it’s so flattering. I’ve had a chance to meet Billie and Olivia, and they’re both so incredible, and I love what they’re doing, their songwriting. They’re so creatively talented. Yes, I’ve had a chance to meet both of them.”
You can see the entire interview below.
