Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For a substantial part of Green Day existence, they have been a trio together with the drummer Tré Cool, who joined the band in 1990, replacing John Kiffmeyer in 1990.
Green Day has sold more than 85 million records worldwide (2019).
The group has won 5 Grammy Awards:
Best Alternative Album for Dookie
Best Rock Album for American Idiot
Record of the Year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"
Best Rock Album for the second time for 21st Century Breakdown
Best Musical Show Album for American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording.
Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility - 2015.
