Green Day, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, have opened minds and touched hearts for over 30 years with their incredible discography, energetic live performances, and powerful, revolutionary message. Bringing the punk sound to mainstream music, Green Day have sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts of all time. We at the Rock Hall would like to recognize the band’s astounding achievements over their tenure, with this year marking the 30th anniversary of their 1994 breakout album, Dookie, as well as the 20th anniversary of their 2004 modern-music masterpiece, American Idiot.
To celebrate these milestones, the Rock Hall will be hosting Green Day Fan Day on Friday, November 1, 2024. With activations ranging from band artifact spotlights to backdrop photo-ops to exclusive merchandise giveaways, no fan will want to miss this day at the museum! To top off the event, Green Day’s 1968 Mercury Monterey convertible, featured in the “Holiday”/“Boulevard of Broken Dreams” music video, will be displayed outside the museum for a special sweepstakes opportunity sponsored by Propeller. Enter for a chance to win this iconic car! All proceeds go to Wheels for Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. Calling out to idiot America, we hope to see you there!
Formed in Berkeley, California, in 1988, Green Day’s lineup features lyricist, guitarist, and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool. Green Day first gained notoriety with the release of their 1994 breakout album, Dookie. From these short, punchy punk hits, the band’s sound evolved, including the soaring rock ballads and anthems of 2004 and 2009 rock operas American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown, respectively. Green Day have opened minds and touched hearts around the world with their incredible discography, energetic live performances, and powerful, revolutionary message. Bringing the punk sound to mainstream music, Green Day have sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts of all time. Green Day were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
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