Good Charlotte is a pop punk band, formed in 1996. They have had many singles, some of their more popular songs being "The Anthem," "Girls and Boys," and "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." They took their band name from a children's book, written by Carol Beach York. The band is fronted by identical twin brothers Benji and Joel Madden, born in Washington, DC.
Band members
- Joel Madden: Vocals
- Benji Madden: Guitar and vocals
- Billy Martin: Guitar
- Paul Thomas: Bass
- Aaron Escolopio: Drums (1996-2001)
- Dusty: Drums (2001-2002)
- Chris Wilson: Drums (2003-Present)
Biography
Frontmen Joel and Benji Madden grew up in the town of Waldorf, Maryland. They started the band in 1996 when they recruited childhood friends Paul Thomas (bass) and Aaron Escolopio (drums). They soon moved to Annapolis and met Billy Martin through a mutual interest in the band Silverchair.
Escolopio left the band in early 2001 to join the band Wakefield with his brother. He was replaced with Dusty, who left the band before the recording of their second album, The Young & the Hopeless. As a result, Josh Freese plays on that album.
Discography
- Good Charlotte (Epic Records) (2000)
- The Young and the Hopeless (Epic Records) (2002)
- The Chronicles of Life and Death (Epic Records) (2004)
Companies
Made Clothing (owned by the Maddens)