Billie Joe Armstrong

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“We don’t want to cash in on our past success”: The story of Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown

Following the release of American Idiot, Green Day were once again the biggest rock band in the world – and under pressure to deliver something very special. Not that they would be rushed into anything…

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Billie Joe Armstrong reveals Green Day's most "misunderstood" album

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has explained why he thinks one album in particular stands out as the band's most "misunderstood".

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Billie Joe Armstrong reveals the song Serena Williams always requests Green Day play live

Tennis legend – and Green Day superfan – Serena Williams puts in a throwback request when she sees Billie Joe and co. perform live…

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“They could be the next Beatles”: The story of Green Day’s debut album, 39/Smooth

In 1990, Green Day were just three teenaged punks with no real grand plan for the future. But Lookout! Records founder Larry Livermore had an inkling…

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Pinhead Gunpowder (featuring Billie Joe Armstrong) are reissuing their entire discography

1-2-3-4 Go! Records have got Pinhead Gunpowder's entire back-catalogue on vinyl to come throughout the next year…

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20 things you probably didn’t know about Billie Joe Armstrong

Get the, er, knowledge on Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong!

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11 bands and artists who wouldn’t be here without Green Day

Green Day’s impact on music cannot be underestimated, as this genre-spanning selection of artists prove.

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It looks like Green Day POP! vinyl might finally be on the way

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool should finally be getting their own figures in Funko's next POP! Rocks wave of releases.

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Green Day perform Holiday, Basket Case and more for first live performance in almost a year

Watch Green Day's performance for the 10th annual NFL Honors – their first live set since February 2020.

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“We had to lose our minds to find each other again”: The story of Green Day’s Kerplunk

With foundations laid and Kerplunk in the bag, Green Day set their sights on Europe. Little did they know that the road ahead would be plagued with problems that would push them to their limits…

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Billie Joe Armstrong Talks New Green Day Music: "I’ve Been Writing A Lot…"

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong says that lyrics he's currently writing are "kind of more self-deprecating and funny" than political.

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There's Only One Green Day Album Billie Joe Armstrong Would Make A 'Part Two' Of

Billie Joe Armstrong says there's one Green Day album that he would consider making a sequel to.

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36 Reasons To Still Be Cheerful In 2020

From huge new records to innovative livestreams, you can't lose complete hope in 2020 just yet…

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The best Green Day album? Duh, it’s Nimrod

Which is the best Green Day album: American Idiot or Dookie? Well, one member of the Kerrang! staff says neither…

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"The Greatest Of All Time Has Left The Building": Rock Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen

Metallica, Pearl Jam, Mötley Crüe, AC/DC, Green Day and more pay tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen.

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Green Day Announce No Fun Mondays – The Album

Billie Joe Armstrong's No Fun Mondays series is getting a proper album release!

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Pinhead Gunpowder (featuring Billie Joe Armstrong) are reissuing their entire discography

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11 bands and artists who wouldn’t be here without Green Day

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Green Day perform Holiday, Basket Case and more for first live performance in almost a year

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There's Only One Green Day Album Billie Joe Armstrong Would Make A 'Part Two' Of

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The best Green Day album? Duh, it’s Nimrod

"The Greatest Of All Time Has Left The Building": Rock Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen

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