Hannah Jane Parkinson May 8, 2014

Readers’ fan photos – all less awkward than Avril Lavigne’s

After fans of Avril Lavigne paid £215 for an awkward photo opportunity with her, we asked you to share your photographs with music stars

amy winehouse — "I was a barman in one of Amy's favourite drinking establishments in Camden, between 2005 and 2009. She was always quite nice. This photo was taken in the Crown & Goose pub in Camden, before the release of Back to Black." Photograph: Luigi Santos-Hammarlund/GuardianWitness
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debbie harry — "I met Debbie and Chris from Blondie on the streets of Manchester in 2002. They were due to perform with Blondie at the MEN arena the following day. We ended up going for a coffee and they invited me backstage after the gig. They were very warm, accommodating and funny." Photograph: David Greenwood/GuardianWitness Photograph: David Greenwood/GuardianWitness

Jedward — "Jedward are always brilliant with their fans and always pose for crazy photos, make videos and sign stuff." Photograph: PatsyK/GuardianWitness Photograph: PatsyK/GuardianWitness

anastacia — "Anastacia wanted to meet my huskies... so I took them along to the TV studios!" Photograph: sarahlp 1987/GuardianWitness Photograph: dddd

girls aloud — "This was probably the best day of my life", says Shayan Ahmed of meeting Girls Aloud. Photograph: Poolstreetchippy/GuardianWitness Photograph: poolstreetchippy/GuardianWitness

jessie ware — "I bumped into the wonderful Jessie Ware backstage at V Festival 2013 and we compared gold!" Photograph: Megan Downing/GuardianWitness Photograph: zxzx

frank sidebottom — "After a gig in Wimbledon Library, Frank was hiding behind the bookcases, peering around them with his oversized head sticking out a good foot from the books before one of his large, doleful eyes emerged into view." Photograph: Liencam/GuardianWitness Photograph: ddsdd

eartha kitt — "The late, great feline diva and I after her concert in London." Valentine's Day 2007. Photograph: garussell/GuardianWitness Photograph: sdsd

eminem — "This was backstage in Toronto. Apparently I flipped the bird wrong, he showed me the correct way after the photo." Photograph: Bobbi Guy/GuardianWitness Photograph: cccc

slash — "I met Slash before his gig in Singapore in 2011. I got a hug, a signed ticket, a signed shoulder, and a promise to perform in India in the near future. He was really nice!" Photograph: Sana Suri/GuardianWitness Photograph: ccc

dr feelgood — "Dr Feelgood picked up a young student hitch-hiker in 1974. We became friends and I saw a great band move from very small clubs to Top of the Pops. I last saw Wilko in 1980 then, in 2012, we met up again after a show in Scunthorpe. We swapped stories and remembered some good old times." Photograph: Letthechillenboogie/GuardianWitness Photograph: Letthechillenboogie/GuardianWitness

damon albarn — "I was lucky enough to attend a session at XFM where Damon Albarn was promoting his new album. The interviewer asked him about his early days of acting at a school in Debden - where I have lived my whole life. He was pretty scathing about my home town, so I when I got my chance to have a photo, I pulled him up on it - he was a little embarrassed and apologised!" Photograph: ID799099/GuardianWitness Photograph: sddd

Lady Gaga — "In 2012, on Lady Gaga's Born This Way tour she invited fans backstage during the show every night. I was lucky enough to be picked by her on the first show at Singapore. She welcomed us with a bright smile and big warm hug to all of us. Gaga really spent time chatting with us like we were friends and she came across as very genuine and sweet. It was an unforgettable experience with no extra cost! It shows that Lady Gaga really cares about her fans and I will support her forever." Photograph: Malbert Lee/GuardianWitness Photograph: xzxxx

backstreet boys — "A meet and greet with the Backstreet Boys in London. April 4 2014." Photograph: Toni-Lee Rogers/GuardianWitness Photograph: sddsd

billy bragg — "He is well up for a bit of banter!" Photograph: Hannah Little/GuardianWitness Photograph: Hannah Little/GuardianWitness

bruce springsteen — "Bruce Springsteen and me outside Claridge's in 2002 – had waited all my life for this moment!" Photograph: BarefootGirl67/GuardianWitness Photograph: sss

pete doherty — "Tripping the light fandango in Glasgow with Pete." Photograph: Iain Croucher/GuardianWitness Photograph: cc

robert plant — "Vinnie from Panic Island with the legend in Primrose Hill. He was a gentleman and really friendly." Photograph: liviacruz/GuardianWitness Photograph: ccc

avril lavigne — And finally: "I met Avril and she was great, not sure what the Guardian has against her..." Photograph: manicsrevol00/GuardianWitness Photograph: assss

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