The nickname chosen by the group actually represents a term known in San Francisco for the use of marijuana
When some musicians unite to form a rock band, one of the first and most important steps is to choose the name. A fundamental part of the identity of the project is the public paper with the public. There are also several examples of groups that, for the most diverse reasons, have changed the nickname over time, as in the case of Green day.
The Californian trio started its activities in 1987 as Blood angerStill without the drummer Cold. Months after the foundation, its members did the first exchange and were renamed Sweet children.
In 1989, a new change led to the choice of Green dayStaying this since then. The label responsible for the first EP of the band, 1,000 hours (1989), recommended the modification to avoid confusion with the group Sweet baby.
Curiously, Billie Joe Armstrong It is not a fan of the name at all. In a special for the channel VH1 (Via Distant magazine), the singer and the guitarist said it Green day It is the worst nickname of the story in your opinion.
One day I was stoned and I decided to write how I felt. I baptized the song of ‘Green Day’. We went from a bad name to another evil. I think we have the worst name of rock, I really believe it. For me, it is the worst name of the world.
In fact, the expression “green day” is widely used informally in the San Francisco region – the group of origin of the group – for the use of marijuana. More specifically, it is used to designate someone who will do nothing during the day in addition to 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 they have already made similar comments on Arctic monkeys AND Foo Fightersrespectively.
Giant of the green day regardless of the name
Billie Joe Armstrong It may not like the name, but it is so Green day It has always become one of the most popular rock bands. With over 20 million records sold and five prizes Grammy Conquered, the group to date performs in large arenas and festivals.
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Source: Terra
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