-born on Febuary 17, 1972. born in berkley, california

-mom was a waitress,father was a truck driver who died when billie was 10

-recorded first song when he was 5, sang for patients at hospitals

-wrote his first song "why do you want him" at age 12

-formed the band "sweet children"

-added drummer al sobrente in 1989 to become green day

-married his girlfriend adrianne nesser in 1994

-son joey born in 1995