Green Day
Years Active: 1987–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025): Billie Joe Armstrong: , Mike Dirnt: , Tré Cool:
👤 Members & Bio
Billie Joe Armstrong: Born February 17, 1972 – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Mike Dirnt: Born May 4, 1972 – Bass, Backing Vocals
Tré Cool: Born December 9, 1972 – Drums
Origin: East Bay, California, USA
Genres: Punk Rock, Pop Punk, Alternative Rock
Net Worth: $160M+ combined (2025 estimate)
Businesses: Side projects (Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Network), record label partnerships, Broadway adaptation of *American Idiot*
Total Social Followers: 30M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “American Idiot”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, “Basket Case”, “Holiday”
Current Status: Active, touring globally with new releases
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in 1987 by Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt under the name Sweet Children.
- Renamed to Green Day in 1989 before signing with Lookout! Records.
- Breakthrough came with 1994 album Dookie, selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1994: Released Dookie, which defined pop punk and won a Grammy.
- 2004: Released rock opera American Idiot, critical and commercial success.
- 2005: Won Grammy for Best Rock Album (American Idiot).
- 2009: Broadway adaptation of *American Idiot* launched.
- 2010s: Continued touring and releasing albums like 21st Century Breakdown.
- 2025: Still touring and releasing new music, influential across generations.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 5 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album and Record of the Year.
- MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rock Video.
- American Music Awards – Favorite Alternative Artist.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2015).
🧠 Did You Know?
- The name “Green Day” was inspired by their love of cannabis.
- American Idiot has been performed as a Broadway musical worldwide.
- “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” won a Grammy for Record of the Year in 2006.
- They are often credited with reviving punk rock in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Green Day have sold over 75 million records globally.
- Billie Joe Armstrong also fronts several side projects including Foxboro Hot Tubs.
- Tré Cool replaced original drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990.
- They were inducted into the Rock Hall in their first year of eligibility.
- “Basket Case” became an anthem for 1990s youth culture.
- They performed at Woodstock ’94 and ’99.
- Green Day are considered one of the best-selling punk bands in history.
- “Wake Me Up When September Ends” was inspired by Billie Joe’s father’s death.
- They’ve won MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Rock.
- They maintain a strong influence on newer punk-pop bands.
- Billie Joe Armstrong appeared in films and Broadway productions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Green Day form?
They formed in 1987 in East Bay, California.
Who are the members?
Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool.
How old are the members in 2025?
Billie Joe: , Mike: , Tré: .
What is their net worth?
Estimated at $160M+ combined (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“American Idiot”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, “Basket Case”.
Are they still active?
Yes, they continue to tour and release music.
Where are they from?
They are from East Bay, California, USA.