Joel Madden Biography

(Lead Vocalist for the Pop Punk Band "Good Charlotte")

Birthday: March 11, 1979 (Pisces)

Born In: Waldorf, Maryland, United States

Joel Madden is a multi-talented personality; he is the lead vocalist of the American pop punk band ‘Good Charlotte’, actor, DJ, and record producer. He also runs a pop band, namely, ‘The Madden Brothers’, in collaboration with his twin brother Benji Madden. Joel Madden started his music journey with the formation of band, at the age of 16, along with his brother and a friend, but their band didn’t last long. Thereafter Madden brothers formed another band with their fellow high school friends and this band became the popular punk rock band ‘Good Charlotte’. The band came up with its debut album in 2000. He has also done cameos in few movies along with his band members. Joel Madden also has a clothing line known as MADE Clothing which he started with his brothers. He has been the coach of the Australian reality show ‘The Voice Australia’, since 2012 and is the only coach to appear in all five seasons. He has also featured in TV series ‘Empire’ a show based on musicians.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Joel Rueben Madden, Joel Rueben Combs

Age: 45 Years, 45 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nicole Richie

father: Roger Combs

mother: Robin Madden

siblings: Benji Madden

children: Sparrow Madden

Punk Singers Pop Rock Singers

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Males

Grouping of People: Twins

U.S. State: Maryland

Founder/Co-Founder: MADE Clothing, DCMA Collective

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    Where did Joel Madden grow up?

    Joel Madden grew up in Waldorf, Maryland.

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    What is Joel Madden's band known for?

    Joel Madden is known for being the lead vocalist of the band Good Charlotte.

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    When did Joel Madden start his music career?

    Joel Madden began his music career in the late 1990s with the formation of Good Charlotte.

  • 4

    How did Joel Madden start his career in the entertainment industry?

    Joel Madden started his career in the entertainment industry by forming the band Good Charlotte with his brother Benji Madden.

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    What genre of music does Joel Madden primarily perform?

    Joel Madden is primarily known for performing pop punk and rock music with his band Good Charlotte.

Childhood & Early Life
Joel Madden was born on 11 March, 1979 in Waldorf, Maryland, to Robin Madden and Roger Combs. He has an identical twin brother, Benji Madden. Benji also plays guitar and is a singer for backing vocals in their band.
He has an older brother named Josh Madden who is also a musician. He also has a younger sister, named Sarah Madden. Joel Madden studied at La Plata High School.
Career
Joel Madden started his first band at the age of 16 with his brother Benji and a friend. The band didn’t last long and the Maddens decided to form another band with their high school mates, namely, Paul Thomas, Aaron Escolopio and Billy Martin. This band came to be known as ‘Good Charlotte’.
The name of the band is inspired from children’s book, ‘Good Charlotte: Girls of the Good Day Orphanage’ by Carol Beach York. The band came up with its debut studio album ‘Good Charlotte’ in 2001 and it included three singles: "Little Things", "Motivation Proclamation", and "Festival Song".
In 2002, the band came up with its second album ‘The Young and the Hopeless’. The album was a big hit and sold 4.9 million copies. The album's single "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", topped the charts worldwide and reached a peak position of number 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Facts About Joel Madden

Joel Madden is a huge fan of comic books and has a notable collection of rare and vintage issues.

He is known for his love of tattoos and has numerous intricate designs covering his arms and torso.

Joel Madden has a passion for healthy living and is an advocate for fitness and clean eating.

He is a talented songwriter and has co-written many of the hit songs performed by his band, Good Charlotte.

Joel Madden is a dedicated philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including supporting organizations that help disadvantaged youth.

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