Pinhead Gunpowder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pinhead Gunpowder
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| Origin | East Bay, California |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Lookout!, Adeline, Recess |
| Associated acts | Green Day, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Network, The Influents, Crimpshrine, Monsula |
| Members | Billie Joe Armstrong Aaron Cometbus Bill Schneider Jason White |
| Past members | Mike Kirsch |
Pinhead Gunpowder is a cool punk rock band from California, United States. It started way back in 1990. The band has four members: Billie Joe Armstrong, Aaron Cometbus, Bill Schneider, and Jason White.
You might know Billie Joe Armstrong from the famous band Green Day. Jason White and Bill Schneider also play with Green Day sometimes!
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About Pinhead Gunpowder
Pinhead Gunpowder is a unique band because its members don't want to make money from it. They just want to have fun playing music together. This makes their music very free and creative.
What's in the Name?
The band's name, "Pinhead Gunpowder," comes from a special kind of green tea. One of the band members, Aaron Cometbus, found this "high octane" tea in a dump. He thought the name sounded cool, so they used it for the band!
Their Music Style
The music of Pinhead Gunpowder is always exciting. Each song can sound a little different. But they always stick to their roots in punk rock and hardcore music. Punk rock is known for being fast, loud, and full of energy.
Their Albums and EPs
Pinhead Gunpowder has released several albums and EPs (which are like mini-albums). Here are some of their releases:
- Fahizah EP (1992)
- Jump Salty (1995)
- Carry The Banner (1995)
- Goodbye Elliston Avenue (1997)
- Shoot The Moon EP (1999)
- 8 Chords, 328 Words EP (2000)
- Pinhead Gunpowder / Dillinger Four split EP (2000)
- Compulsive Disclosure (2003)
See also
In Spanish: Pinhead Gunpowder para niños
