Billie Joe Armstrong

Billie Joe Armstrong

Billie 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. 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, The Network, The Longshot and The Coverups. Armstrong has been considered by critics as one of the greatest punk rock guitarists of all time.[4][5][6] Billie Joe Armstrong RiP2013 GreenDay Billie Joe Armstrong 0021.jpg Armstrong performing in 2013 Born February 17, 1972 (age 50) Oakland, California, U.S. Other names FinkWilhelm FinkReverend Strychnine Twitch Education Pinole Valley High School Occupation Singer musician actor songwriter Political party Independent[1] Spouse Adrienne Nesser ​(m. 1994)​ Children 2 Relatives Steve Nesser (brother-in-law) Awards Full list Musical career Genres Punk rock pop-punk alternative rock new wave garage rock power pop skate punk hardcore punk[2] Instrument(s) Vocals guitar Years active 1987–present Labels Fiat Reprise Lookout Adeline Recess Warner Crush Music Jingle Town Joe Robot Member of Green Day Pinhead Gunpowder The Network Foxboro Hot Tubs The Coverups The Longshot The Armstrongs The Boo The Upside Downers Formerly of Desecrated Youth[3] Corrupted Morals[2] Signature Billie Joe Armstrong signature.svg Armstrong developed an interest in music at a young age, and recorded his first song at the age of five. He met 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 14 years old. The band later changed its name to Green Day. Armstrong has also pursued musical projects including numerous collaborations with other musicians. In 1997, to coincide with the release of Nimrod, he founded Adeline Records to help support other bands, signing acts such as The Frustrators, AFI, and Dillinger Four. The record company later shut down in August 2017.[7]

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