Green Day reshaped mainstream music in the 1990s, bringing punk rock to a wider audience. Their influence on the genre and its listeners is significant and lasting. Green Day was formed in Rodeo, California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. Drummer Tré Cool joined the band in 1990. In 1994, Green Day released Dookie, an album that introduced punk rock to mainstream audiences. Songs like “Basket Case” and “When I Come Around” paired raw energy with a polished sound, making punk relatable to a broader audience. The album’s success was a turning point for punk rock, which had largely been confined to underground scenes. Dookie remains a defining album of the 1990s, with every