Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martins live rig

Its late afternoon as the members of Good Charlotte arrive at New York Citys Irving Plaza for soundcheck. Although the group isnt due to hit the stage for five more hours, a throng of 20something fans (many of them female, clutching CDs, posters and various other merch items they hope to have signed) have been camped outside since morning. On their way inside, the band stop and greet their admirers, eliciting screams and Oh my God cries. Yeah, being a rock star sucks alright. Were having a good t