So, since this is my blog, and i can talk about pretty much anything I feel like, today I have decided to educate you all on my favourite band – GOOD CHARLOTTE.

This band hails from the small town of Waldorf, Maryland, Baltimore – Washington D.C, where it was formed by identical twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden, at the age of 15. The brothers were  going through some very tough times in their family life, and writing music was the perfect way for them to let out their hurt and anger towards the whole situation. Joel and Benj were joined by school friend Paul Thomas, and then later on Billy Martin. These four young men had a dream, and began to chase it.

After a few years of playing and writing music together, Good Charlotte broke into the punk scene with their first album – Self Titled – and were the opening act for many bands on their US tours. With a record deal in the bag and a following of dedicated fans, Good Charlotte were catapulted into the world of rock ‘n’ roll, touring the world, and living their dreams.

Today, as I write this, Good Charlotte have been together for an amazing 17 years, have released 5 studio albums, one remix album, and have toured the world numerous times. This band have built up an extremely loyal fan base over the years, and have had many radio hits around the world. This has enabled the five men that make up Good Charlotte today, to grow up and live the dream life, cementing their place in punk/pop music history.

The band are currently on a break from music, as mostly all members have been blessed with little children in the past few years. But once the break is over, I’m certain they will come back swinging, bigger and better than ever!

Good Charlotte – The Anthem, from the album – The Young and The Hopeless (2002)