Where Green Day Is From
Green Day is an American punk rock band from the East Bay area of the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
Early History and Formation
The band formed in 1987 in the city of Berkeley, California. Founding members Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt grew up in the region and began playing together as teenagers.
Career and Influence
Green Day rose to global fame in the 1990s with albums such as Dookie and Nimrod. They are credited with helping bring punk rock into mainstream popular music. For more details on the band, visit AllMusic Green Day biography.
