Billie Joe Armstrong (Bill)

Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter, and guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. He is also a guitarist and vocalist for the punk rock band Pinhead Gunpowder and provides lead vocals for Green Day's side projects Foxboro Hot Tubs and The Network respectively.

Raised in Rodeo, California, Armstrong developed an interest in music at a young age, and recorded his first song at the age of five. He met Mike Dirnt while attending elementary school, and the two instantly bonded over their mutual interest in music, forming the band Sweet Children when the two were 15 years old. The band changed its name to Green Day, and would later achieve massive commercial success. Armstrong has also pursued musical projects outside of Green Day's work, including numerous collaborations with other musicians.
He also co-owns the record label Adeline Records, with his wife Adrienne and skateboarder Jim Thiebaud, with the colaboration of Green Day's guitarist Jason White and more recently Green Day's manager Pat Magnarella.

Billie Joe Armstrong
Armstrong performing in Cardiff during Green Day's American Idiot tour, 2006
Background information
Birth name	Billie Joe Armstrong
Also known as	Wilhelm Fink Reverend Strychnine Twitch
Born	February 17, 1972 (age 41) Oakland, California, United States
Genres	Punk rock, alternative rock, pop punk, garage rock, new wave
Occupations	Singer, musician, songwriter, guitarist
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, percussion, saxophone, harmonica, mandolin, bass, violin
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Reprise, Lookout!, Adeline, Recess
Associated acts	Green Day, Pinhead Gunpowder, The Network, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Boo
Notable instruments
Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong J-180 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut Fernandes Stratocaster (Blue) Gibson Les Paul Custom Gibson ES-335 Gibson SG Standard Gibson Les Paul Standard Gretsch Hollowbody Fender Stratocaster Fender Telecaster Guild D55 Taylor 514C Fender Jaguar