Devin Bronson
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Devin Bronson used to be Avril Lavigne's
Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...

 lead guitarist and previously held positions with Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne is an English media personality, television personality, host, judge, fashion designer, singer, and actress, best known for being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne...

's backing band and the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 rock band Treble Charger
Treble Charger
Treble Charger was a Canadian rock group, consisting of vocalist Greig Nori, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Trevor MacGregor. Guitarist Bill Priddle, a founding member of the band, left in 2003. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but evolved into more of a pop punk band after signing to...

. He is also playing and touring with Ashley Parker Angel
Ashley Parker Angel
Ashley Parker is an American singer and actor also known as Ashley Parker Angel.-Early years:Ashley Parker was born Ashley Ward Parker, the child of Darren and Paula Parker, and raised in the town of Redding, California. His grandparents are of German and Irish descent...

. Currently Devin is playing a series of Acoustic shows with Ashley. Devin Bronson left Avril Lavigne's band to be with the Black List Club full time.

Bronson replaced Evan Taubenfeld
Evan Taubenfeld
Evan David Taubenfeld is an American singer-songwriter, best known for being Avril Lavigne's lead guitarist. Taubenfeld's debut album, Welcome to the Blacklist Club, was released on May 18, 2010.-Early life:...

 when Taubenfeld left Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...

's band in 2004. Bronson and Taubenfeld remain close friends.
Bronson's first performance with Avril Lavigne's band was at the 2004 Fashion Rocks! concert in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...

 where Avril performed 'Iris' by The Goo Goo Dolls with Johnny Rzeznik
Johnny Rzeznik
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik , also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and producer...

. Bronson was given only a few days to learn how to play the mandolin for that performance. http://www.avrilbandaids.com

Bronson replaced guitarist Bill Priddle
Bill Priddle
Bill Priddle is a Canadian indie rock musician, who has been in the bands Treble Charger, Broken Social Scene, Don Vail and The Priddle Concern.Priddle released an album 6 May 2008 under the name The Priddle Concern.-External links:*...

 in Treble Charger
Treble Charger
Treble Charger was a Canadian rock group, consisting of vocalist Greig Nori, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Trevor MacGregor. Guitarist Bill Priddle, a founding member of the band, left in 2003. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but evolved into more of a pop punk band after signing to...

 for their Detox
Detox (Treble Charger album)
Detox is Treble Charger's fifth and final studio album, released in August 2002. The album was certified Gold in Canada. Detox was also nominated for "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2003 Juno Awards.-Track listing:All songs written by Treble Charger....

tour from 2003 to 2004. He was invited to join the band and at first had accepted, however before the band were going to enter the studio to record their 6th album he was invited to join Avril Lavigne's band. He left Treble Charger, which led to the unofficial dismemberment of the band.
Devin has now joined Evan Taubenfeld's band The Black List Club as lead guitarist. He will be joining the band later this year once they begin touring.

Musical Director for Aly and AJ on Hollywood Records

Devin in 2010 was working with Evan Taubenfeld and Avril Lavigne.

As of October 2011, Devin is the lead guitarist for the band of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...

 Season 7
American Idol (season 7)
The seventh season of American Idol, the annual reality show and singing competition, began on January 15, 2008 and concluded on May 21, 2008. Ryan Seacrest continued to host the show with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson returning as judges...

 winner David Cook
David Cook (singer)
David Roland Cook is an American rock singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol...

.

External links

  • http://www.devinbronson.com — Official site
  • http://www.blacklistclub.com - Official Black List Club site
  • http://www.avrillavigne.com - Official Avril Lavigne site
  • http://www.davidcookofficial.com - Official David Cook site
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