Joel Madden

Joel R. Madden (born March 11, 1979) is the lead vocalist for the band Good Charlotte and twin brother of guitarist Benji.

Their father left on Christmas Eve, which is mentioned in "Little Things," Good Charlotte's first single. Benji and Joel got the name of the band from a book called Good Charlotte By: Carol Beach York. Benji was always blamed for Joel's misdeeds because he was a trouble maker. Since Joel and Benji were twins they would switch places, which usually didn't help them out much. Benji and Joel were tormented by their peers thoughout their time at La Plata High because they were considered "weird." Joel admits that he couldn't sing a note when the band first started out, but over the years his dulcet tones have taken the modern punk rock world by storm. He collects crucifixes, and wears a promise ring his mother gave him for Christmas when he promised to remain a virgin until he wed. Which it appears that he is due to the comment he made on Howard Stern's radio show that he was waiting to touch Hilary Duff, his current girlfriend, until she turned 18.