Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte at Nova Rock 2017, Austria
Background information
OriginWaldorf, Maryland, U.S.
Genres
WorksGood Charlotte discography
Years active1995–present
(hiatus: 2011–2015)
Labels
SpinoffsThe Madden Brothers
Members
  • Joel Madden
  • Benji Madden
  • Paul Thomas
  • Billy Martin
  • Dean Butterworth
Past members
  • Aaron Escolopio
  • Chris Wilson
Websitewww.goodcharlotte.com

Good Charlotte is an American rock band formed in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1995. Since 2005, the band's lineup has consisted of Joel Madden (lead vocals), Benji Madden (guitar, vocals), Paul Thomas (bass), Billy Martin (guitar, keyboards), and Dean Butterworth (drums, percussion).

The band released their self-titled debut album in 2000. In 2002, they released their second album, The Young and the Hopeless. Featuring the singles "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", "The Anthem" and "Girls & Boys", The Young and the Hopeless sold 3.5 million copies in the US and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, for a total of almost 5 million copies sold worldwide.

The band followed up with The Chronicles of Life and Death in 2004; a darker album, both musically and lyrically. Backed by the singles "Predictable" and "I Just Wanna Live", The Chronicles of Life and Death continued the band's success, and the album was certified platinum by the RIAA, selling over one million copies in the US alone. In 2007, they released the dance-punk inspired album Good Morning Revival before going back to their pop-punk-roots with the album Cardiology in 2010.

After a four-year-long hiatus, the band announced its comeback on November 3, 2015.[1] In 2016, the band released their sixth album, Youth Authority, before releasing their seventh album, Generation Rx, in 2018. In addition, they have released two compilations: Greatest Remixes in 2008 and Greatest Hits in 2010. The band released their eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap on August 8, 2025.

  1. ^ "Good Charlotte". Archived from the original on December 22, 2015.