Billie Joe Armstrong Takes His 50th Trip Around The Sun!

Billie Joe Armstrong is turning 50 today!

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Armstrong was born on February 17, 1972.

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He hails from Oakland, California.

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Believe it or not, Armstrong recorded his first song when he was only 5!

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He met bandmate Mike Dirnt in elementary school.

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The two bonded over their love of music.

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They created the band Sweet Children when they were only 14.

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That band later became the ever-popular Green Day!

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Fans took to social media to wish Billie Joe Armstrong a happy birthday!

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