Benji Madden is the guitarist and backup vocalist for the rock band Good Charlotte. Madden co-owns the clothing brand DCMA Collective, which debuted in 2006.
Madden was spotted with singer Katy Perry in Las Vegas on February 14, 2009, sparking rumor that the two may be dating. Perry and Madden were said to have "cuddled throughout the night."People: Is Benji Madden Katy Perry's New Valentine? (February 15, 2009) Perry denied the dating rumors on her blog stating, "It's two pseudo famous people sitting next to each other, doesn't mean we were bumping uglies! You know I don't just do that with anyone!"OK! Magazine: Benji Madden Not Kissing This Girl (February 17, 2009)
Good Charlotte Fast Facts
- Formed: 1996
- Years Active: 1996 - Present
- Also known as GC
- Record Label: Song BMG, Epic Records and Daylight Records
- Members: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Billy Martin, Paul Thomas and Dean Butterworth
- Made a cameo in Not Another Teen Movie
EPs
- 1999: Another EP
- 2000: GC EP
Live Albums
- 2004: Bootlegs
- 2008: Live and Revitalized
Studio Albums
- 2000: Good Charlotte
- 2002: The Young and Hopeless
- 2004: The Chronicles of Life and Death
- 2007: Good Morning Revival
- 2009: Cardiology
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Benjamin Levi Combs
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Born
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Birthplace
Waldorf, Maryland
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Glendale, California
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Changed his last name to his mother's maiden name, Madden
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1996-present
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Irish-American
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Identical twin
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Formerly linked to Paris Hilton
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Previously engaged to Sophie Monk
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Vegetarian
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Has his own clothing brand, DCMA Collective, along with Joel Madden, Josh Madden and friend Tal Cooperman
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March 15, 2008
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Also part of the experimental hip hop group The Dead ExecutivesOfficial MySpace Page: The Dead Executives
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Other members of the group are Joel Madden and Jason EppersonOfficial MySpace Page: The Dead Executives
