Where was Mike Dirnt born?
Berkeley, CA
Mike Dirnt/Place of birth
How did Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt meet?
In the cafeteria in Carquinez Middle School, ten-year-old Dirnt met Billie Joe Armstrong, with whom he bonded instantly. At the age of 14, they formed a group named “Sweet Children” with Billie Joe singing and playing lead guitar, Mike playing rhythm guitar, Sean Hughes on bass, and Raj Punjabi on drums.
When did Billie Joe Armstrong Meet Mike Dirnt?
1982
Dirnt met Billie Joe Armstrong in 1982, in the Rodeo Elementary School cafeteria, a few months before Armstrong’s father died. He first founded Sweet Children with Armstrong in 1986, which later was renamed Green Day.
Did Mike Dirnt use a pick?
“I’m still using Fender 45-105 strings, Ultimate Ears for my IEMs and standard yellow [0.73mm] Dunlop Tortex picks. I move my arm a lot, but my sound really comes from my wrist. I like to let the pick move between my thumb, finger and wrist.” Needless to say, Dirnt has acquired some veritable bass gems on his travels.
Who is the oldest Green Day member?
Billie Joe Armstrong
| Billie Joe Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1972 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Rodeo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock pop punk alternative rock pop rock power pop garage rock new wave |
| Occupation(s) | Singer musician songwriter actor |
What does Mike Dirnt play in Green Day?
bass player
Mike Dirnt is best known as the bass player in the band Green Day. He’s lived a tough life and it’s good to see him doing well in one of the largest bands around. A less know fact is that Green Day’s Mike Dirnt is also the bassist in another band called The Frustrators. Mike has some pretty cool bass gear.
What bass amp does Mike Dirnt use?
Fender 7250M Super 7250s NPS medium 45-105 “All of Dirnt’s basses, as well as his ’69 P-Bass (“Stella”) and ’71 P-Bass (“the Weapon”), are strung with Fender Super 7250 roundwounds gauged .