Who are Green Day's inspirations?

Answer 1

Green Day have been influenced by many bands over the years including, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Buzzcocks, Operation Ivy, Cheap Trick, The Beatles, The Jam, The Fratellis, The Who and Queen

Answer 2

Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and a drummer/percussionist called John in 1987, Green Day was formaly called 'Sweet Children'. Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and a drummer/percussionist called John in 1987, Green Day was formaly called 'Sweet Children'.

Answer 3

Billie Joe has been known to state his idols as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, The Who and The Ramones. In fact, Green Day's American Idiot has been thought to have been influenced by The Who's concept album, Quadrophenia. Green Day cited Queen as their transition to theatricality from Warning to American Idiot.


While the Sex Pistols have always been thought of as influences of Green Day, John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) has stated his disdain for Green Day's image and style. So I don't think they are really influences of Green Day.

The first alternative rock concert Billie Joe Armstrong visited was by REM. The guitarist's overall energy fueled Green Day's stage acts and aggression in their songs.

Answer 4

Billie Joe Armstrong writes pretty much all of green days songs

for the song Jesus of suburbia', all the guys pitched in on the lyrics. Billie wrote bout 3 mins of it, then Tré wrote another 3 mins, then mike, etc

Billie Joe Armstrong Writes about 98% of their songs, Mike and tre do write songs too.

Answer 5

The Who, The Ramones, Stiff Little Fingers, The Adverts, Sex Pistols, The Jam, and Sham 69. Im sure theres more but that's all that I know.

Answer 6

Green Day has influenced many bands, including classics like Ozzy Osbourne. Some newer bands they have influenced are: Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Blink-182, and Fall Out Boy.

Answer 7

Green Day has mentioned Husker Du, The Replacements, Cheap Trick, and The Who as some of their influences.