Thursday, October 13, 2011

Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. From 1998 to 2011, the band's constant members have been Joel Madden (lead vocals), Benji Madden (lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Paul Thomas (bass guitar) and Billy Martin (rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards). Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007) and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010).

The band made a name for itself in nearby Washington, D.C., playing the WHFS annual rock show HFSFestival in 1998 and 1999. Good Charlotte's Good Charlotte was released in 2000 and was the start of their music career. The album contains three singles: "Little Things", "Motivation Proclamation" and "Festival Song". Aaron Escolopio was the band's drummer for this album, but left the band before The Young and the Hopeless to join his brother's band Wakefield, and was replaced by Dusty Brill.

Band members :
Joel Madden – Lead vocals (1996–present)
Benji Madden – Lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
Paul Thomas – Bass guitar (1996–present)
Billy Martin – Rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards, piano (1998–present)
Dean Butterworth – Drums, percussion (2005–present)

Former members :
Chris Wilson – drums, percussion (2001–2005)
Aaron Escolopio – drums, percussion (1996–2001)

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