Good Charlotte
Maryland pop-punk built around twins Joel and Benji Madden, whose early-2000s run of radio singles defined the era's mall-punk sound.
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- Mitsubishi Electric HALLETickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Zenith Paris - La VilletteTickets
- The O2Tickets
- Co-op LiveTickets
- Globe Life FieldTickets
- Truist ParkTickets
- Nationals ParkTickets
- Fifth Third ParkTickets
- Rogers StadiumTickets
- Soldier FieldTickets
- FirstBank StadiumOn sale Nov 12
- Fenway ParkTickets
- Citi FieldTickets
- Atlantic City BeachTickets
- Hersheypark StadiumTickets
- DICK'S Sporting Goods ParkTickets
- America First FieldOn sale Nov 12
- Oracle ParkTickets
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- Chase FieldTickets
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- Providence ParkOn sale Nov 12
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About Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte took its name from a children's book, Good Charlotte: Girls of the Good Day Orphanage, after twins Joel and Benji Madden formed the band in Waldorf, Maryland, in 1996. They worked full-time to get noticed, mailing promotional packages to labels and playing acoustic sets around the D.C. area before guitarist Billy Martin and bassist Paul Thomas rounded out the lineup.
A demo of "Little Things" picked up local radio play, reached a Sony promotions manager, and led to a deal that produced the band's self-titled debut in 2000. Two years later, The Young and the Hopeless sold 3.5 million copies in the US alone, carried by "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," "The Anthem" and "Girls & Boys."
The band's sound mixed fast pop-punk with pop hooks, hip-hop-tinged production and a streak of goth imagery, while the lyrics kept returning to class resentment, family tension and small-town frustration. 2004's The Chronicles of Life and Death pushed the songwriting darker and still went platinum, powered by "Predictable" and "I Just Wanna Live."
Later albums moved through dance-punk on Good Morning Revival in 2007 and back toward their pop-punk roots on Cardiology in 2010, before a four-year hiatus ended with a 2015 comeback announcement. Youth Authority and Generation Rx followed in 2016 and 2018, with an eighth album, Motel Du Cap, arriving in 2025.
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Questions about Good Charlotte
What festivals is Good Charlotte playing in 2027?
Good Charlotte is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Boardwalk Rock 2027.
Is Good Charlotte on tour?
Yes. Good Charlotte has 25 shows listed, from Forest (Bruxelles), Belgium on Nov 13, 2026 to Portland, OR on Aug 26, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Good Charlotte playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Good Charlotte is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
Is Good Charlotte playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, Good Charlotte is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Saturday, May 15.
What kind of music does Good Charlotte play?
Good Charlotte plays alternative.
What festivals has Good Charlotte played before?
Good Charlotte has played Sonic Temple 2026.
Who is in Good Charlotte?
Good Charlotte is Benji Madden (guitar, background vocals), Joel Madden (lead vocals), Paul Thomas (bass), Billy Martin (guitar, keyboards) and Dean Butterworth (drums). Former members include Aaron Escolopio and Chris Wilson.
When did Good Charlotte form?
Good Charlotte formed in Waldorf in 1996.
What was Good Charlotte's first album?
Good Charlotte's first album was Good Charlotte (2000). The latest is Greetings From California (2026).