Green Day

A hugely influential American pop-punk band, formed in the Bay Area DIY punk scene, known for anthemic, energetic songs about teenage angst, apathy, and social commentary, propelling punk rock to mainstream success with albums like Dookie and the rock opera American Idiot, and evolving from underground roots to stadium fillers, keeping their core punk ethos while experimenting with rock opera and classic rock. The line-up solidified with Billie Joe Armstrong (guitar/vocals), Mike Dirnt (bass), and Tré Cool (drums).