“We grew up in the middle of nowhere. We didn't have a rich uncle in the music industry or some contact through someone that our dad worked with. And we went into the world blindly, and just through believing, dreaming, and working hard, Good Charlotte came to fruition.”

American musician

Benjamin Levi Madden is an American musician known for his work as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Good Charlotte and for the pop rock project the Madden Brothers. He was born in 1979. He formed both acts with his twin brother, Joel Madden. The two also served as coaches on The Voice Australia from 2015 to 2016. His public profile is closely tied to guitar-driven pop rock and to the collaborations he has built with his brother.