Was a shampoo technician before becoming a guitarist.

He became engaged to Australian actress/pop star Sophie Monk on Christmas Eve, 2006.

His favourite food is "Free Food" and favourite cereal is Count Chocula or Boo Berry.

Oldest twin by 5 minutes

Has two nieces: Clementine who was born December 20, 2007, and Harlow Winter Kate who was born Janaury 11, 2008.

Began teaching himself guitar at 16

He is 2 inches shorter and a bit heavier than his twin brother Joel.

He's been a vegetarian since 2003.

He plays different guitars, the one he's playing in the Girls & boys video (the green one) is an 'Ernie Ball Silhouette Special' and he uses two amps - a 'Soldano Decatone' head into a 'Marshal 4X12' and a 'Budda' combo (depending on what sound he wants to make).

Began working at age 12.

Has an older brother, Joshua, (who DJs and helps run their clothing line Made and their new one DCMA, a younger sister, Sarah, (lead singer in a band, Her Daily Obession) and a twin brother, Joel.

Older twin brother of Joel Madden

Guitarist/singer for the band Good Charlotte.

Has a dog, Cashdogg.

His parents are Roger and Robin.

Attended La Plata High School in Maryland.