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Amid the buzz surrounding Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, it’s easy to overlook that Green Day is also set to take the stage at this iconic event.
Before the New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool of Green Day will deliver a special opening act to launch Super Bowl LX.
The game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Armstrong, who hails from Oakland and spent his formative years in Rodeo, California, expressed his excitement about performing near his hometown, calling it “an incredible honor.”
Green Day has been a powerhouse in the music industry for over three decades. They emerged on the Bay Area punk scene in 1987 as Sweet Children, but in 1989, they rebranded to Green Day and released their debut album, 39/Smooth, in 1990. Their major breakthrough came in 1994 with the release of their album Dookie, which propelled them to mainstream fame.
The band boasts an impressive career, having produced numerous hits and secured five Grammy Awards, with a total of 20 nominations. As Green Day prepares to electrify the Super Bowl audience, here are some intriguing facts about the legendary band, including their ages and who among them boasts the highest net worth.
The band has had several hits, winning five Grammys and earning 20 nominations throughout their career. Now, as Green Day takes the stage at the Super Bowl, here are a few things you may not have known about the legendary group, including how old they are and who has the highest net worth.
Tré Cool’s age and net worth
Tré Cool was born Frank Edwin Wright III on Dec. 9, 1972, in Frankfurt, West Germany, but later moved to California and was raised in the city of Willits in Mendocino County.
Cool joined Green Day in 1990 when he replaced the original drummer, John Kiffmeyer. In addition to Green Day, he has also performed with other groups, some of which were with Dirnt and Armstrong, including Samiam, Foxboro Hot Tubs, Bubu and the Brood, and the Lookouts. He also provided lead vocals for the Lookout’s tracks “The Mushroom is Exploding,” “That Girl’s from Outer Space,” and “Sonny Boy.”
Cool has been married three times and has three children. Today, he has an estimated net worth of $55 million, via Celebrity Net Worth.
Mike Dirnt’s age and net worth
Mike Dirnt was born Michael Ryan Pritchard on May 4, 1972, in Oakland, California. Dirnt became friends with Armstrong in middle school, and the two played guitar together growing up.
He and Armstrong own the coffee company, Oakland Coffee Works. Dirnt is also part-owner of the diner Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café in Oakland and Emeryville. Like Cool, he’s been married three times and has three children.
These days, he has an estimated net worth of $60 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Billie Joe Armstrong’s age and net worth
Billie Joe Armstrong was born on Feb. 17, 1972, and developed an interest in music at a young age.
In addition to being a vocalist, the Green Day frontman is considered by critics as one of the greatest punk rock guitarists of all time. Although he’s best known for his music career, Armstrong has done some acting as well. He lent his voice to The Simpsons Movie and King of the Hill. He has guest-starred in Nurse Jackie and Drunk History. Armstrong was also featured in the films This Is 40, Like Sunday, Like Rain, and played the lead role in Ordinary World.
He’s been married since 1994 and has two children.
Armstrong has the highest net worth among his bandmates at $75 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.