February 17, 2026, marks Billie Joe Armstrong’s 54th birthday. Over the years, he has celebrated many milestones, both personally and with his bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool in Green Day. Recently, the band delivered an electrifying performance at a pre-game show, showcasing their enduring energy.
Billie Joe has checked off many achievements in his career. Green Day has sold 75 million records worldwide, solidifying their place in rock history. They even took their music to Broadway with a successful stage adaptation of their iconic album, *American Idiot*. Billie also stepped into acting, playing St. Jimmy in the musical and appearing alongside Edie Falco in *Nurse Jackie*. He starred in the film *Ordinary Man* and has had countless memorable moments, including Green Day’s legendary introductions at various events. With such a rich history, he has plenty of stories to share.
In February 2020, Billie Joe called radio host Pierre Robert to discuss the upcoming “Hella Mega Tour,” set for August 29, 2020. Unfortunately, the global pandemic delayed the tour for a couple of years. During their chat, they reflected on Green Day’s new album, *Father of All…*, which Pierre had on hot pink vinyl. He pointed out that it’s the band’s shortest album, featuring 10 songs in just 26 minutes. They also talked about bringing fans on stage during concerts and how Green Day’s sound has evolved over the years. And, of course, no conversation with Pierre would be complete without a mention of coffee.
