Deryck Whibley is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer born on March 21, 1980. He’s famous for being the lead singer rhythm guitarist keyboard player main songwriter producer and founder of the rock band Sum 41. Deryck is the band’s only member who has been with them since the beginning.
| Full Name | Deryck Jason Whibley |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Musician, Songwriter, Producer |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 meters) |
| Spouse | Ariana Cooper Avril Lavigne |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Deryck Whibley’s Early Life And Education
Whibley was born on March 21, 1980, in Scarborough Ontario Canada. Raised by a single parent he went to Southwood Park Public School and later Exeter High School.
His journey into music began when he and his friends started a band that caught attention at a local competition called War of the Bands.
Besides music, Whibley had a passion for basketball and even served as the captain of his high school team.
Career
Deryck Whibley founded Sum 41 alongside bassist Grant McVittie and vocalist Jon Marshall. Originally known as Kaspir they started as a cover band of NOFX. By 1999 they signed with Island Records internationally.
Their debut EP “Half Hour of Power” came out in 2000 followed by their breakthrough album “All Killer No Filler” in 2001. Their hit single “Fat Lip” topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart marking their peak success.
“All Killer No Filler” achieved platinum status in the US Canada and the UK. Sum 41 has released six more studio albums: “Does This Look Infected?” (2002) “Chuck” (2004) “Underclass Hero” (2007) “Screaming Bloody Murder” (2011) “13 Voices” (2016) and “Order in Decline” (2019) with “Heaven :x: Hell” released in 2024. Their albums up to “Screaming Bloody Murder” are platinum in Canada.
The band tours extensively often performing over 300 shows annually on global tours lasting more than a year. They’ve received seven Juno Award nominations winning twice for Group of the Year (2002) and Rock Album of the Year for “Chuck” (2005). During the “Screaming Bloody Murder” Tour Deryck Whibley’s cousin Matt Whibley joined on keyboards.
Outside Sum 41, Deryck Whibley has been active in music production and management with Bunk Rock Music. He produced for bands like No Warning and worked on albums for Tommy Lee and Iggy Pop during Sum 41’s hiatus in 2005-2006.
He also collaborated with Jason McCaslin’s side project The Operation M.D. and contributed to projects like Avril Lavigne’s “The Best Damn Thing.”
Beyond music Whibley has ventured into acting appearing in “Dirty Love” and as a guest character on “King of the Hill.” In 2007 he experienced a health setback during the Strength in Numbers Tour leading to its cancellation.
Whibley continues to diversify his musical portfolio contributing to albums like Tommy Lee’s “Methods of Mayhem” and co-writing with 5 Seconds of Summer. His memoir “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell” is set for release on October 8, 2024, drawing inspiration from his experiences including Sum 41 and their latest album “Heaven :x: Hell” (2024).
Net Worth
Deryck Whibley has an estimated net worth of $6 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Deryck Whibley’s net worth primarily comes from his career as a musician, songwriter, and producer. He gained fame as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Sum 41, which achieved commercial success with hit albums and singles. Whibley’s earnings include income from album sales, royalties from music streaming and licensing, and revenue from live performances and tours worldwide.
Additionally, he has been involved in songwriting and producing for other artists, contributing further to his financial success. Whibley’s net worth reflects his long-standing presence in the music industry and his diverse roles beyond performing.
Personal life
Deryck Whibley was born in Scarborough a suburb of Toronto and grew up in Ajax Ontario. Raised by a single parent he attended Southwood Park Public School and later Exeter High School where he and his bandmates were discovered at a War of the Bands event during his teenage years. Whibley developed an interest in architecture and once expressed a desire to design houses if he weren’t a musician.
In 2006, Deryck Whibley married fellow singer Avril Lavigne whom he had known since she was 17. They occasionally performed together and publicly discussed their relationship. Their wedding took place on July 15, 2006, at a private estate in Montecito California with around 110 guests in attendance.
However, after just over three years of marriage, Lavigne filed for divorce in October 2009 which was finalized in November 2010.
In 2015, Deryck Whibley married model Ariana Cooper in Los Angeles. They welcomed their first child in March 2020 and their second in March 2023.
Health challenges have been a significant part of Whibley’s life. He has suffered from chronic back pain due to multiple back injuries including a slipped disc during a concert in 2007. In 2010 he was hospitalized in Japan after an assault that exacerbated his back issues.
Despite medical advice against performing, he returned to the stage shortly after. Whibley also struggled with severe anxiety leading him to self-medicate with alcohol. In 2013 another back injury forced him to miss shows.
In May 2014, Whibley revealed he had been hospitalized a month earlier for alcoholism-related health issues including severe damage to his liver and kidneys.
Most recently in September 2023, Whibley was hospitalized with pneumonia and COVID-19 which led to heart failure. He responded well to treatment and was eventually discharged.
Collection
Deryck Whibley plays a customized black ’72 Fender Telecaster Deluxe guitar during live performances adorned with his trademark reds X’s for decoration and good luck. He’s partnered with Squier a Fender sub-brand to create his signature guitar.
This Squier model is available in black and Olympic white featuring the red X’s and a powerful Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102 humbucking pickup at the bridge. His signature “Deryck” is prominently displayed on the headstock.
Throughout his career, Whibley has also used various Gibson guitars such as the Flying V Les Paul SG and a Gibson Marauder which holds sentimental value as his first guitar gifted by his mother. Some of these guitars have appeared in music videos like “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep”. According to Rock Sound magazine’s October 2007 issue he utilizes ’59 Les Paul Reissues ’52 Telecaster Reissues Telefunken and Neumann microphones Plexi 100-watt Marshall amplifier heads and cabinets and Spectraflex cables in his performances.
In March 2023, Whibley started selling items from his extensive collection of musical instruments.
