Music Day is the worst rock band name, admits Billie Joe Armstrogalcunha chosen by the group represents, in fact, a term known in San Francisco for the use of marijuana newsroom

When some musicians come together to form a rock band, one of the first and most important steps is to choose the name. A fundamental part of the project identity, it is the public card with the public. There are also several examples of groups that, for the most diverse reasons, have changed nickname over time – as is the case with the Green Day.

The Californian trio started its activities in 1987 as Blood Ragestill without the drummer Cool. Months after the foundation, its members made the first exchange and were renamed Sweet Children.

In 1989, a new change led to the choice of Green Dayremaining this since then. The label responsible for the band’s first EP, 1,000 hours (1989), recommended the change to avoid confusion with the group Sweet Baby.

Curiously, Billie Joe Armstrong It’s not a fan of the name at all. In a special to the channel VH1(via Far Out Magazine), the vocalist and guitarist stated that Green Day It is the worst nickname in history in your opinion.

I was stoned one day and decided to write as I felt. I baptized the song of ‘Green Day’. We went from a bad name to another bad. I think we have the worst name in rock, I really believe it. For me, it’s the worst name in the world. ”

In fact, the expression “Green Day” is widely used informally in the São Francisco region – the group of origin of the group – for the use of marijuana. More specifically, it is employed to designate someone who will do nothing throughout the day besides smoking the plant.

Armstrong You are not alone in this class of musicians who despise the name of their musical projects. Alex Turner and Dave Grohl have already made similar comments about Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fightersrespectively.

Green Day giant regardless of the name

Billie Joe Armstrong You may not like the name, but that’s how the Green Day It has become one of the most popular rock bands at all times. With over 20 million records sold and five awards Grammy Conquered, the group to this day performs in large arenas and festivals.

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Collaborated: Augusto Ikeda.