Nickname chosen by the famous group at Punk Rock represents, in fact, a known term in San Francisco for marijuana use
One of the first steps when forming a rock band is the choice of name. It is a fundamental part of the project identity. A business card with the public. Sometimes, halfway, the nickname-case of Green Daywhich was born with a different identity.
The Californian group started its activities in 1987 as Blood Rage. The drummer Cool It was not even part of this story.
Months after the foundation, its members made the first exchange. Came to be called Sweet Children.
In 1989, a new change led to the choice of Green Day. It was that way, building a identity with which fans got used to.
The meaning of the name Green Day
The record company responsible for the first EP of Green Day, 1,000 hours (1989), recommended the change. The idea was to avoid confusion with the group Sweet Baby.
But what is the meaning of the name that baptizes the trio composed of Billie Joe Armstrong (voice and guitar), Mike Dirnt (low) and Cool (battery)?
The expression “Green Day”It is widely used informally in the São Francisco region – place of origin of the group – for the marijuana use. More specifically, it is employed to designate Someone who will do nothing throughout the day besides smoking the plant.
Billie Joe Armstrong hates the name
Interestingly, Billie Joe Armstrong is not a fan of nickname. In a special to the channel VH1(via Far Out Magazine), the vocalist and guitarist stated that Green Day It is the worst name 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. “
Armstrong is 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 may not even like the name, but that’s how Green Day It has become one of the most popular rock bands at all times.
With more than 75 million records sold and five awards Grammy conquered, the group to this day performs in large arenas and festivals – such as the The Townevent in São Paulo where it plays on September 7th. / Collaborated: Augusto Ikeda.
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