Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer-songwriter with Green Day's 'Dookie'

Billie Joe Armstrong - Singer-songwriter with Green Day's 'Dookie'
Born

February 17th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American singer-songwriter and producer, significant contributions were made to punk rock music through the band Green Day. The debut album 'Dookie' achieved significant commercial success, establishing the band as a key figure in the 1990s music scene. Later works included 'American Idiot,' which received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. Besides music, ventured into acting, appearing in films and on Broadway.

Released the acclaimed album 'Dookie'

Won a Grammy Award for 'American Idiot'

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