Billie Joe Armstrong

Description: (Lead Vocalist, Songwriter and Guitarist of the Rock Band 'Green Day')

Billy Joe Armstrong is an American singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist. His interest in music developed from a very young age. His father was a jazz musician and bought him his first guitar and thus his tryst with music began. When he was five-year-old, he recorded his first song ‘Look for Love’. He learnt to play the guitar from George Cole for almost ten years. He also learned to play the drums, piano, harmonica and mandolin. He formed a band called,‘Sweet Children’ along with childhood friend Mike Dirnt. Two years later, they formed the band ‘Green Day’ along with other friends. ‘Green Day’s’ most famous hit is the rock opera, ‘American Idiot’ which fetched them many awards and was also made into a Broadway musical in which Armstrong himself acted. ‘Green Day’s’ other albums include ‘Kerplunk’ and ‘Dookie’. He has penned the lyrics for a number of songs,for singers like Penelope Houston and bands like ‘Rancid’as well as‘The Go-Go’s’. He is the co-owner of the recording company, ‘Adeline Records’.

Overview

Birthday February 17, 1972 (Aquarius)
Born In United States
Height 170 cm
City Oakland, California
Spouse/Ex- Adrienne Nesser
Parents Andrew
Ollie Jackson
Children Jakob Danger Armstrong, Joseph Marciano Armstrong
Relatives Alan, Anna, David, Hollie, Marci

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What bands has Billie Joe Armstrong been a part of? Billie Joe Armstrong has been a part of bands like Green Day, Pinhead Gunpowder, and The Network.
What is Billie Joe Armstrong's signature guitar? Billie Joe Armstrong's signature guitar is the Gibson Les Paul Junior.
How did Billie Joe Armstrong start his music career? Billie Joe Armstrong started his music career by forming a band called Sweet Children, which later evolved into Green Day.
What inspired Billie Joe Armstrong to write the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams?" Billie Joe Armstrong was inspired to write "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" while feeling lonely and isolated during a tour.
What is Billie Joe Armstrong's role in the Broadway musical "American Idiot?" Billie Joe Armstrong served as the composer and co-author of the Broadway musical "American Idiot," based on Green Day's album of the same name.
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