I sort of enjoy the fact that I’m misunderstood most of the time. That’s fine.
~Billie Joe ArmstrongOur passion is our strength.
~Billie Joe Armstrong
Wikipedia:
| Birth name | Billie Joe Armstrong |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Wilhelm Fink Reverend Strychnine Twitch |
| Born | February 17, 1972 (age 41) Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Punk rock, alternative rock, pop punk, garage rock, new wave |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, percussion, saxophone, harmonica, mandolin, bass, violin |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Reprise, Lookout!, Adeline, Recess |
| Associated acts | Green Day, Pinhead Gunpowder, The Network, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Boo |
Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter, and guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. He is also a guitarist and vocalist for the punk rock band Pinhead Gunpowder and provides lead vocals for Green Day’s side projects Foxboro Hot Tubs and The Network respectively.
Raised in Rodeo, California, Armstrong developed an interest in music at a young age, and recorded his first song at the age of five. He met Mike Dirnt while attending elementary school, and the two instantly bonded over their mutual interest in music, forming the band Sweet Children when the two were 15 years old. The band changed its name to Green Day, and would later achieve massive commercial success. Armstrong has also pursued musical projects outside of Green Day’s work, including numerous collaborations with other musicians.
He also co-owns the record label Adeline Records, with his wife Adrienne and skateboarder Jim Thiebaud, with the colaboration of Green Day’s guitarist Jason White and more recently Green Day’s manager Pat Magnarella.
21 Guns [Official Music Video]:
Album of the day:
American Idiot (2004)
