Good Charlotte

Formed: Apr, 1995 in Waldorf, MD

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Group Members: Billy Martin, Dean Butterworth, Paul, Joel Madden, Aaron, Billy, Aaron Escolopio, Benji Madden, Chris Wilson, Paul Thomas

Biography: The East Coast post-grunge/pop-punk outfit Good Charlotte was founded in 1996 by identical brothers Joel and Benji Madden. Inspired by a Beastie Boys performance on their 1995 Ill Communication tour, the Maddens enlisted the help of several high school classmates in assembling a band that combined the ...Read full biography

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The Chronicles of Life and Death

Released: 2004

Label: Sony Music Distribution

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Good Charlotte's popularity exploded in 2002, when the brash singles "Anthem" and "Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous" catapulted them to the top of the punk-pop heap. Once there they couldn't be stopped, ...Read full review

Good Charlotte

Released: 2000

Label: EPIC/DAYLIGHT

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Punk-ska quintet Good Charlotte often sounds like a cross between Green Day and Smash Mouth on its self-titled debut album, and the band members also show evidence of a familiarity with the Clash. The ...Read full review

More Good Charlotte albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (13), Singles & EPs (30), DVD/Video (10), Others (4)