Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a power trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 before the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1991). Touring guitarist Jason White became a full-time member in 2012, but returned to his touring role in 2016. Before taking its current name in 1989, Green Day was called Sweet Children, and they were part of the late 1980s/early 1990s Bay Area punk scene that emerged from the 924 Gilman Street club in Berkeley, California. The band's early releases were with the independent record label Lookout! Records. In 1994, their major-label debut Dookie, released through Reprise Records, became a breakout success and eventually shipped over 10 million copies in the U.S. Alongside fellow California punk bands Bad Religion, the Offspring, Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise and Social Distortion, Green Day is credited with popularizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the U.S.
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CBS Mornings (2021)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2024-01-19: Green Day, Emily Tisch Sussman (Jan 19, 2024)
GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020)
Guest starring as Green Day
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x94: Laurence Fishburne, Chef Angelo Sosa, Green Day (Jan 29, 2024)
- Episode 4x93: K.D. Hill, Ronny Chieng, Green Day (Jan 26, 2024)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2017-03-21: Ryan Reynolds; Josh Lucas; Andy Daly; Green Day (Mar 21, 2017)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Green Day
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2020-02-10: Phil McGraw, Lana Condor, Green Day (Feb 10, 2020)
- Episode 2017-05-04: Jennifer Lopez, Terry Crews, Justin Theroux, Green Day (May 4, 2017)
iHeart Radio Music Awards (2014)
Guest starring as Performers
- Episode 2024-04-01: The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards (Apr 1, 2024)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2016-10-06: Ben Affleck, Sarah Paulson, Green Day (Oct 6, 2016)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2016-11-21: Shia LaBeouf, Anna Camp, Green Day (Nov 21, 2016)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Green Day
(3 episodes)
- Episode 34x22: Will Ferrell / Green Day (May 16, 2009)
- Episode 30x16: Cameron Diaz / Green Day (Apr 9, 2005)
- Episode 20x07: Roseanne / Green Day (Dec 3, 1994)
American Music Awards (1974)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2019-11-24: 47th Annual American Music Awards 2019 (Nov 24, 2019)
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972)
Guest starring as Green Day
- Episode 2023-12-31: Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 - Part 1 (Dec 31, 2023)