What band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt, Green Day or The Servants?
Green Day Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For much of the group's career, the band has been a trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990 prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, "Kerplunk" (1991). Guitarist Jason White, who has worked with the band as a touring member since 1999, was an official member from 2012 to 2016.
21st Century Breakdown 21st Century Breakdown is the eighth studio album by American punk rock band Green Day. It is the band's second rock opera, following "American Idiot" (2004), and their first album to be produced by Butch Vig. Green Day commenced work on the record in January 2006 and forty-five songs were written by vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong by October 2007, but the band members did not enter studio work until January 2008.