The past 6 and a half years have been the most amazing years of my life. It's sad it has come to an end but Avril and I are still family and moving forward in the most positive way possible.

It was announced on 17 September 2009 that Lavigne and Whibley had split up and that divorce papers would soon follow. Instruments
Deryck uses a black customized '72 Fender Telecaster Deluxe live with his well-known red X's for decoration and good luck. Whibley married fellow singer Avril Lavigne in 2006.

The couple occasionally performed together and they have spoken about their relationship in interviews. Whibley married fellow singer Avril Lavigne in 2006. It was announced on September 17 2009 that Lavigne and Whibley separated.