Benji Madden

American singer-songwriter and guitarist

Benji Madden - American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

March 11th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and guitarist, contributed significantly to the punk rock and pop-punk genres. Co-founded the band Good Charlotte, which achieved commercial success in the early 2000s. The album 'The Young and the Hopeless' gained multi-platinum status and included hit singles like 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' and 'Predictable.' In addition to music, involvement in various philanthropic efforts has been noted.

Co-founded the band Good Charlotte

Released the album 'The Young and the Hopeless'

Produced hits like 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous'

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