By Gideon Maxwell
September 23, 2024
In a heartfelt tribute during a recent Green Day concert, Mark Zuckerberg shared his admiration for the iconic band, saying, “Amazing Green Day show and huge congrats Billie Joe, Tre, and Mike on the 20th anniversary of American Idiot and 30th anniversary of Dookie.”
Zuckerberg reflected on the band’s influence in his life, stating, “I remember many parts of my life by what new Green Day music I was listening to, from middle school, high school, and camp growing up to coding early FB to our wedding and more recent times.”
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He concluded with a nod to their legacy, declaring, “You guys are legends.”
A Legacy of Influence
Green Day, formed in 1987 by Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt, is a pivotal American rock band that helped popularize punk rock in the mainstream.
Their major-label debut, Dookie (1994), sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone, marking a significant milestone in pop-punk history.
The band’s influence continued with American Idiot (2004), a rock opera that resonated with a new generation.
Celebrating their legacy, they recently announced their upcoming album Saviors, set for release on January 19, 2024, highlighting their enduring impact on music and culture.
