In the second half of the twentieth century, the range of musical genres has expanded significantly. The emergence of punk rock was perceived by many as a protest against the existing rules. Joe Armstrong gained fame as the leader of this trend.
Children's hobbies
The concert show industry occupies a significant place in the modern world. Renowned vocalists and vocal-instrumental groups create an attractive living environment for young people. To spend their free time and get an emotional boost, tens of thousands of young people regularly gather in concert halls and outdoor venues to listen to the songs of their idols. Joe Armstrong is one of the famous performers and actors, whose musical compositions are known in all civilized countries.
The future singer, musician and lyricist was born on February 17, 1972 in a large American family. Parents at that time lived in the small town of Oakland, California. Four older brothers and a sister were already growing up in the house. My father worked as a truck driver. Mother kept house and worked as a waitress in a nearby restaurant. It is interesting to note that the head of the family had musical abilities. He was fond of jazz and in his free time performed improvisations in a seaside pub. And even earned some pocket money.
Boy Joe loved his father and inherited a lot from him. Already at an early age, he loved to sing and tried to take chords on the guitar. Childhood years were overshadowed by a serious illness of his father. He was often in the hospital. The son visited him and tried to entertain him with the songs that he had learned. Joe composed his first song "Look for Love" on the occasion of his father's discharge from the hospital. In gratitude, Armstrong Sr. gave him an acoustic guitar. When the boy was ten years old, his father died of cancer. The future punk rock star took this loss hard.
He received even greater psychological trauma two years later, when his mother got married for the second time. With youthful maximalism, he called this step a betrayal and hated his stepfather. But life went on as usual and Joe began to take guitar lessons from one of the local teachers. The teacher "put his hands on", forced to practice the skills of "attacking the strings" and did not teach musical notation. In total, they talked for almost ten years. Armstrong, carried away by musical projects, did not even receive an official secondary education. I just dropped out of school one day before graduation.
On the professional stage
Many fans do not even suspect that rock music is part of a large-scale business project. When Joe Armstrong holds his next concert, a huge number of fans of his work gathers in the auditorium. Event admission fees are distributed according to a secret scheme. No one should know what amounts are credited to the performer's accounts. Joe formed the rock group Sweet Children in 1987 with his partner Michael Dernt. The audience received the guys with delight. After a few months, they took the risk of going on a tour of California.
A year later, it became clear to friends that they needed another member of the team. They brought in a drummer and began performing under the new Green Day label. The musicians toured a lot and successfully. The group worked with competent marketers who competently carried out advertising campaigns. In parallel with the concerts, Joe and his comrades recorded albums that brought in a decent income. Armstrong has acted in films several times. Films with his participation were not included in the gold fund. But they brought the singer and composer additional popularity.
Recognition and achievements
According to Joe Armstrong himself, he did not make much effort to achieve popularity. At all times, he tried to express in music and songs the state of his soul, his attitude. When he felt bad, he openly shared his mood with the audience. If joyful events occurred, Joe notified those around him from the stage. In the early years of his professional career, he was genuinely amazed at how quickly albums sold out. Over time, Armstrong got used to this state of affairs. He was sincerely saddened by the fact that counterfeit discs began to appear en masse on the market.
A popular performer and composer is often recruited to events with political overtones. Joe, as he could, supported Barack Obama during the election campaign. He does not hide his sympathy for the Democratic Party. The Green Day group is awaiting an invitation to participate in the next electoral cycle. Armstrong receives dozens of audition requests from young performers every day. Today he is not ready to act as a mentor. Perhaps he will begin to play this role when he is old.
Personal life score
Joe Armstrong, in addition to guitar, is fluent in drums, harmonica, mandolin, piano. The musician makes no secret of his personal life. He met his future wife Adrienne in 1990. And they got married in 1994. Husband and wife raised and raised two sons. They both followed in the footsteps of their father, are engaged in composition and vocals.
In the media, there are periodic reports of Armstrong's non-traditional sexual orientation. The musician takes this calmly and even comments on such publications. In his songs and in life, he preaches tolerance for people who differ from the current standards.
