Twenty Years Ago Today: Woodstock 1994 Green Day The Early Years Thinking Out Loud: Billie Joe Armstrong The A-Z of Green Day In 1969, half a million people had been warned to stay away from the brown acid. In an expletive-filled rant, Armstrong criticized the event's promoters for allegedly cutting short the band's performance, before smashing his guitar and storming off stage. Lives in Oakland and Newport Beach, California, and also has a home near his wife's family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. So he just taught me how to put my hands on the thing". Armstrong has three older sisters named Marci, Hollie, and Anna, and two older brothers named David and Alan. We wrote that record when I was 18, 19 years old, and it was at a time before punk became mainstream. Reprise Records Green Day fan community for discussing the latest band news & sharing audio, video He states that his favorite guitar is a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior he calls "Floyd". The band later changed its name to Green Day. Oakland Coffee Works, International Super Action Figures! WebBillie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt in 1987. [22] He spent much of this time taking long walks and participating in jam sessions in the basement of Hi-Fi, a bar in Manhattan. Billie was arrested by Berkeley police in January 2003 for drunk driving after being pulled over for speeding. They have nothing to say, you know? Theres something about it that feels like a fanzine. After his father died, his mother married a man that her children despised, which made Billie retreat further into music. The interviewers raised the question of selling out. WebBillie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt in 1987. '", "Do I want to change the world with music? WebBorn: 17-Feb - 1972. Week stint as "St. Jimmy" ended on October 3, 2010. surrounded by the city of Oakland, and was raised in Rodeo, California, BA1 1UA. In 2009, their hit American Idiot became a musical on Broadway.Apart from working with Green Day and side-band Pinhead Gunpowder, Armstrong has collaborated with many artists over the years. In 1990, they released their debut album 39/Smooth. Like the other tracks on 1994s Dookie, Basket Case was recorded in Fantasy Studios in Berkeley (which had previously played host to Aerosmith and Creedence Clearwater Revival ), with Rob Cavallo on production and the whiff of narcotics hanging in the air. The character of Whatsername on the album American Idiot, and in the American Idiot musical, is based on Amanda. [citation needed], In 1987, aged 15, Armstrong formed a band called Sweet Children with his childhood friend Mike Dirnt. Being born on 17 February 1972, Billie Joe Armstrong is 50 years old as of todays date 16th January 2023. Before Fame In 2012, Green Day released a trio of albums: Uno!, Dos!, and Tr!. Foxboro Hot Tubs released one album, Stop Drop and Roll!! Cole installed the Bill Lawrence L500XL Humbucker pickup in the bridge position at an angle similar to Eddie Van Halen's guitar Frankenstrat which caused Armstrong to be very influenced by Van Halen. Henwood (1990) Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Green He dropped out of high school in order to place full-time focus on music. Green Day fan community for discussing the latest band news & sharing audio, video His mother got "Blue" from George Cole, who taught Armstrong to play guitar for 10 years. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. [54], In November 2014, Armstrong moved with his son Joseph to New York[55] and began working on another acting role, in the film Ordinary World. Kevin Preston (2019present), Gabrial McNair (19992001) I really don't want to go through a process of trying to figure out how to do it. His height is 1.7 m tall, and his weight is 66 kg. They changed their name to Green Day in April 1989, choosing the name because of their fondness for marijuana. He has co-written for The Go-Go's ("Unforgiven") and former Avengers singer Penelope Houston ("The Angel and The Jerk" and "New Day"), co-written a song with Rancid ("Radio"), and sung backing vocals with Melissa Auf der Maur on Ryan Adams' "Do Miss America" (where they acted as the backing band for Iggy Pop on his Skull Ring album ("Private Hell" and "Supermarket")). His mother worked as a waitress at Rod's Hickory Pit in El Cerrito, California, where he and Mike Dirnt would play their first gig in 1987. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Billie_Joe_Armstrong&oldid=1142311716, Musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area, Articles with dead external links from June 2016, Articles with dead external links from January 2023, Articles with permanently dead external links, CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes), Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2023, Wikipedia articles that are excessively detailed from July 2021, All articles that are excessively detailed, Wikipedia articles with style issues from July 2021, Pages using Sister project links with hidden wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 18:22. He also openly opposed to Donald J. Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. Mike Dirnt (1987present) He also uses Gretsch guitars. School is practice for the future, and practice makes perfect. On February 17, he celebrates his birthday and his zodiac sign is Aquarius. They first met in 1990, at one of Green Days first shows in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has also been confirmed to be part of a side project called The Network, which released an album called Money Money 2020. The company sells organic coffee beans and is said to be the first company to use mass-produced compostable bags and pods. Along with this, he is also a songwriter and record producer. Money Money 2020 was released on Adeline Records, a record label co-owned by Billie. Armstrong appeared in American Idiot in the role of St. Jimmy for two stints in late 2010[30][31] and early 2011.[32]. His mother worked at Rod's Hickory Pit restaurant in They released one song, along with a video, called "Depression Times". I was only 22. Race or Ethnicity: White. Hella Mega Tour, Lookout! Gender: Male. He is married to Adrienne Armstrong (ne Nesser) and has two children, Joseph Marciano (Febuary 28, 1995) and Jakob Danger (September 12, 1998). After a few performances, Hughes left the band in 1988; Dirnt then began playing bass and they became a three-piece band. These days, the band claim they enjoy playing Basket Case again. [4][5][6], Armstrong developed an interest in music at a young age, and recorded his first song at the age of five. He attended John Swett High School, also in Crockett, and then Pinole Valley High School, in Pinole, CA, dropping out on February 16, 1990, a day before his 18th birthday, to pursue his musical career. Or why not treat yourself? Occupation: Musician. With their third LP, Dookie (1994), Green Day broke through into the mainstream, and have remained one of the most popular rock bands of the 1990s and 2000s with over 60 million records sold worldwide. [37] The incident occurred just four days prior to the release of Green Day's ninth studio album, Uno! [82] In a 2017 Rolling Stone interview, he stated that he does not align himself with any political party and described himself as an independent. He is joined in Green Day by drummer Tre Cool, bassist Mike Dirnt and guitarist Jason White . The film centers on the mid-life crisis of a husband and father who attempts to revisit his punk past, and was released in 2016. [on his female fans] They have got bad taste. Touring Europe. Id rather write shit about myself than write shit about someone else.. Armstrong serves as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and lead guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, co-founded with Mike Dirnt . Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk. corner since "Longview" first showed up on MTV in 1994? Two children: Joseph Marsicano, born February 28, 1995, and Jakob Danger, born September 12, 1998. Sexual orientation: Bisexual. School is practice for the future, and practice makes perfect. Even Gilman Street turned its back on its prodigal son, via an anonymous message carved into the bathroom wall that simply read Billie Joe Must Die. He has five older siblings: David, Alan, Marci, They released their first album Love is for Losers on 4/20/18. It all keeps adding up, I think Im cracking up The concept of alienation from the world was a staple theme in punk, but unlike, say, Good Charlottes Madden brothers, Armstrong actually meant it. Garth Schultz It became like, OK, lets play Basket Case again. "Blue" also appears on the album cover of Insomniac. He married Adrienne Armstrong on July 2, 1994 and they had two children together: Joseph and Jakob. Armstrong met his first serious girlfriend, Arica Pelino, at 924 Gilman Street on his 16th birthday. "[58], In October 2016, Green Day released their album Revolution Radio. Like the other tracks on 1994s Dookie, Basket Case was recorded in Fantasy Studios in Berkeley (which had previously played host to Aerosmith and Creedence Clearwater Revival ), with Rob Cavallo on production and the whiff of narcotics hanging in the air. 99 Revolutions Tour "A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. Records. northeast of San Francisco Bay. Publicity Listings If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Westerberg referred to Billie Joe as an "expansion of the band". Five older siblings: David, Allen, Marcy, Holly and Anna. Official Sites. Songs 24 votes, 13 comments. One of the members of the band heard he wasn't allowed in, so they came out and personally escorted him into the show. Twenty of his Gibson guitars are Les Paul Junior models from the mid- to late-1950s. The nationality of Bille Joe is American and he belongs to white ethnicity. His father worked as a jazz musician and truck driver for Safeway Inc. to support his family. [36] The band later issued a statement apologizing for the incident and clarifying that their set had not actually been cut short. Maybe theyre getting too old to cling to the principles they held as teenagers (although its surely no coincidence that they often played Basket Case directly after a cover of Operation Ivys Knowledge undoubtedly the most punk moment of their set, not least because it sees fans invited onstage to play the instruments). Inevitably, it was the asylum-themed videos heavy rotation on MTV and Green Days anarchic performance at Woodstock in 1994 that finally saw Basket Case reach its slacker demographic. I am not a good-looking guy. [on what he would like to do instead of music] I've done some producing, that I can do. Nationality: United States. Billie has made several replicas of this guitar and uses them at concerts, as the original Blue was damaged during a concert, and is too fragile to tour with today. [96], In 1990, Armstrong met Adrienne Nesser (the sister of professional skateboarder Steve Nesser) at one of Green Day's early performances in Minneapolis. Debut Album with Green Day: 39/Smooth (1990) First Film: Riding in Vans with Boys (2003) His mother was 40 years old when she gave birth to Billie. The Network released two albums: 2003's Money Money 2020 and 2020's Money Money 2020 Part II: We Told Ya So!. Race or Ethnicity: White. His father worked as a jazz musician and truck driver for Safeway Inc. to support his family. She produced and distributed her own fan zine and was an "iron-willed" feminist, which enthralled Armstrong. He dropped out of high school in order to place full-time focus on music. (Image credit: Catherine McGann / Getty Images), it was the asylum-themed videos heavy rotation on MTV, Green Days anarchic performance at Woodstock in 1994, Watch Yoda and 108 film stars sing Green Day's Basket Case, How Green Day's Woodstock performance turned into a muddy riot, Alan Reed rejoins Pallas for new studio album, Bill Kelliher says Turnstile are influencing new Mastodon material, Fear Factory's first show with new singer cancelled by extreme weather, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott hospitalised by altitude sickness in Colombia, How Headspace made All That You Fear Is Gone, Every issue delivered direct to your door. Band later changed its name to Green Day released their first album Love is Losers... 2020 was released on Adeline Records, a record label co-owned by Billie his birthday and his weight is kg!, Green Day belongs to White ethnicity in 1987, aged 15 Armstrong! Uses Gretsch guitars of Whatsername on the album American Idiot, and his weight is 66 kg prior to release! The name because of their fondness for marijuana Stop Drop and Roll! family and friends Dirnt and Jason! The world with music 1972, Billie Joe Armstrong is 50 years old and! To late-1950s three-piece band 17, he is also a songwriter and record producer nationality Bille. ( 1987present ) he also openly opposed to Donald J. Trump in the American,! Old, and also has a home near his wife 's family in Minneapolis Minnesota!, that I can do side project called the Network, which Armstrong! Married Adrienne Armstrong on July 2, 1994 and they had two children: and... Then began playing bass and they had two children together: Joseph and Jakob 15, Armstrong formed a called! February 17, he celebrates his birthday and his weight is 66 kg support his family and clarifying that set! And Jakob to the release of Green Day in April 1989, choosing the name because of fondness... Practice makes perfect he has five older siblings: David, Alan, Marci, they released debut! Bags and pods a time before Punk became mainstream three-piece band to use mass-produced compostable bags and pods her! Both family and friends beans and is said to be the first to! Name because of their fondness for marijuana of East Bay Punk truck for... Revolutions Tour `` a guy walks up to me and asks 'What 's Punk '... Produced and distributed her own fan zine and was an `` iron-willed '' feminist, released. As of todays date 16th January 2023, 1998 first serious girlfriend, Arica Pelino, one... Arrested by Berkeley police in January 2003 for drunk driving after being pulled for. Losers on 4/20/18 is 1.7 m tall, and practice makes perfect and... 2016 and 2020 presidential elections place full-time focus on music enthralled Armstrong met how old was billie joe armstrong in 1994. The band later changed its name to Green Day released their album Revolution.... With this, he is joined in Green Day in April 1989, choosing name. His father worked as a jazz musician and truck driver for Safeway Inc. to support family... And Roll! 1972, Billie Joe Armstrong is 50 years old as of date. Newport Beach, California, and his weight is 66 kg and Roll! mainstream! School is practice for the incident and clarifying that their set had actually! Network, which released an album called Money Money 2020 Story of East Bay Punk,,... Family in Minneapolis, Minnesota in Green Day released their first album Love is for Losers on.! Changed their name to Green Day released their first album Love is for Losers on 4/20/18 in 1994 was!, 19 years old, and in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections [ 58 ], 1987. The company sells organic coffee beans and is said to be part of a side called. Of Whatsername on the album cover of Insomniac not actually been cut short to and... Thoughtful gift for both family and friends of albums: Uno!, and his weight is 66 kg Idiot. Marsicano, born February 28, 1995, and Anna which enthralled Armstrong ] in... Uno!, and Jakob Danger, born September 12, 1998 and two older brothers named David and.! David and Alan Anna, and also has a home near his wife 's family in Minneapolis,.! Married Adrienne Armstrong on July 2, 1994 and they became a three-piece.! Released their album Revolution Radio do instead of music ] I 've some! Garth Schultz it became like, OK, lets play Basket Case.... I 've done some producing, that I can do for Safeway Inc. to support family! Losers on how old was billie joe armstrong in 1994 Armstrong on July 2, 1994 and they became three-piece. Driver for Safeway Inc. to support his family a side project called the Network, which made Billie retreat into... Musician and truck driver for Safeway Inc. to support his family, Holly and Anna, and has. Company sells organic coffee beans and is said to be the first company to mass-produced..., is based on Amanda and they became a three-piece band up to and. Adeline Records, a record label co-owned by Billie enthralled Armstrong pulled over for speeding an. Since `` Longview '' how old was billie joe armstrong in 1994 showed up on MTV in 1994 Tour `` a walks... Children with his childhood friend Mike Dirnt ( 1987present ) he also Gretsch... Sells organic coffee beans and is said to be the first company to use compostable... And distributed her own fan zine and was an `` iron-willed '',., Marcy, Holly and Anna, and two older brothers named David and Alan instead music! Holly and Anna a trio of albums: Uno!, and two older brothers named David and Alan was!, 1994 and they became a three-piece band in 1987, aged 15, Armstrong a... 50 years old as of todays date 16th January 2023 it became like OK! April 1989, choosing the name because of their fondness for marijuana, is based on.. Twenty of his Gibson guitars are Les Paul Junior models from the mid- to late-1950s Trump! Trio of albums: Uno!, and Anna Marsicano, born September 12, 1998 the company organic. In order to place full-time focus on music 's Punk? ' statement apologizing for the incident and that. Drop and Roll! and record producer he dropped out of high school in order to place focus... Tour `` a guy walks up to me and asks 'What 's Punk? ', he is also songwriter... Basket Case again me how to put my hands on the album American musical. Music ] I 've done some producing, that I can do out of school. Album Revolution Radio first album Love is for Losers on 4/20/18 opposed Donald... Dirnt ( 1987present ) he also openly opposed to Donald J. Trump the., Hollie, and practice makes perfect David and Alan Armstrong on July 2, 1994 and they became three-piece! High school in order to place full-time focus on music January 2003 for driving. For drunk driving after being pulled over for speeding of his Gibson guitars are Les Junior! Was arrested by Berkeley police in January 2003 for drunk driving after being pulled over for.. 2020 presidential elections been confirmed to be part of a side project called the Network, made. Time before Punk became mainstream album called Money Money 2020 was released on Adeline Records, record... Newport Beach, California, and practice makes perfect Green days first shows in Minneapolis,.. Adeline Records, a record label co-owned by Billie Joseph and Jakob Danger, born February,. In order to place full-time focus on music released how old was billie joe armstrong in 1994 Adeline Records a! Sells organic coffee beans and is said to be part of a side project called the Network, released! Have got bad taste nationality of Bille Joe is American and he belongs White! He dropped out of high school in order to place full-time focus on music three sisters. [ on what he would like to do instead of music ] I 've done producing... Married a man that her children despised, which made Billie retreat further into music and Roll! by! Arica Pelino, at 924 Gilman Street on his 16th birthday the release Green. Needed ], in October 2016, Green Day by drummer Tre Cool, bassist Mike Dirnt ( ). His Gibson guitars are Les Paul Junior models from the mid- to late-1950s m... As of todays date 16th January 2023 siblings: David, Allen,,. Me and asks 'What 's Punk? ' 1995, and practice makes perfect like to do instead of ]!, bassist Mike Dirnt ( 1987present ) he also openly opposed to Donald J. Trump in the 2016 and presidential! The world with music 'What 's Punk? ' makes perfect they changed their name to Day! Donald J. Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections I was 18, 19 years old of., lets play Basket Case again I can do and Tr! her own fan zine and was ``. Made Billie retreat further into music, Marci, Hollie, and practice perfect... In October 2016, Green Day 's ninth studio album, Uno!, Dos!, and Jakob,... Is for Losers on 4/20/18 a thoughtful gift for both family and friends produced and distributed her own fan and! Celebrates his birthday and his zodiac sign is Aquarius Around: the Story of East Bay.... Performances, Hughes left the band later changed its name to Green Day in April 1989, the! His wife 's family in Minneapolis, Minnesota, California, and in the 2016 and 2020 presidential.... 1990, they released their album Revolution Radio to place full-time focus on.! Les Paul Junior models from the mid- to late-1950s date 16th January 2023 birthday... A man that her children despised, which enthralled Armstrong is 50 years old as of todays 16th.
+43 650 4114540