Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte is an American punk music band. They are from Waldorf, Maryland. They have many popular songs, including "The Anthem", "Girls and Boys", "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", and "The Click".
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 Good Charlotte, from left to right: Paul Thomas, Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Dean Butterworth, and Billy Martin. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Waldorf, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Punk |
| Years active | 1996-2011; 2015-present |
| Labels | Epic Records Daylight Records Capitol Records (2010-2011) |
| Members | Joel Madden Benji Madden Billy Martin Paul Thomas Dean Butterworth |
| Past members | Aaron Escolopio |
Their third album is unique. The Chronicles of Life and Death came in two different versions: the Life version, and the Death version. The only difference between them is the last song on the CD. The Life version has "Falling Away", and the Death version has "Meet My Maker".
The lead singer of the band is Joel Madden. His twin brother, Benji, is also in the band. But besides them, there is Billy (guitarist), Paul (bassist) and Dean (drums).
Influences
Good Charlotte's influences include All, Rancid, The Smiths, Ben Lee, Government Issue, MxPx, Pixies, The Clash, Weezer, Minor Threat, The Cure, Beastie Boys, Everclear, Green Day, Nirvana, Sex Pistols and The Vandals.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Good Charlotte (2000)
- The Young and the Hopeless (2002)
- The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004)
- Good Morning Revival (2007)
- Cardiology (2010)
- Youth Authority (2016)
Good Charlotte Media
Good Charlotte in 2007 on the group's float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Good Charlotte performing in 2011
Other websites
- Official Site Archived 2006-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Good Charlotte Fan Site Archived 2011-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Official Good Charlotte Myspace
- Interview: Joel Madden of Good Charlotte Archived 2007-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
