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Billie Joe Armstrong

Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Green Day.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Green Day. He has also fronted several side projects and co-founded the record label Adeline Records.

Who is Billie Joe Armstrong?

Born February 17, 1972 in Oakland, California, Armstrong co-founded Green Day in 1987 with bassist Mike Dirnt. The band became one of the most commercially successful and influential acts in punk rock, with Armstrong as its frontman and primary songwriter.

Key details

Beyond Green Day, Armstrong has performed with Pinhead Gunpowder, The Network, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Longshot, and The Coverups. He co-founded Adeline Records in 1997 and has contributed to theatre and film projects, including the stage adaptation of American Idiot.

Why it matters

Armstrong's work with Green Day helped define modern punk rock and brought the genre into mainstream success. His side projects and label work show a sustained influence on independent music and culture.

In short

  • Lead vocalist and guitarist of Green Day since 1987
  • Co-founded Adeline Records in 1997
  • Active in multiple side projects including Pinhead Gunpowder and The Network
  • Born in Oakland, California, on February 17, 1972

Quick questions

Who is Billie Joe Armstrong?
He is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Green Day.
When was Billie Joe Armstrong born?
He was born on February 17, 1972.
What band is Billie Joe Armstrong in?
He is best known for Green Day and has also worked with several side projects.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Joe_Armstrong
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, role in Green Day, co-founding Adeline Records, and general career overview
  2. Wikipedia — https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Joe_Armstrong
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Green Day co-founding, and identification as musician, singer, and songwriter
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0035626/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, marriage, and acting biography details
  4. Green Day official fan site — https://greenday.fm/band/billie-joe-armstrong/
    Supports: Green Day frontman role, early music interest, and side projects