In the second half of the twentieth century, the range of musical genres expanded significantly. The appearance of punk rock was perceived by many as a protest against the existing rules. Joe Armstrong gained fame as a leader in this area.
Children's hobbies
The concert show industry in the modern world occupies a significant place. Recognized vocalists and vocal-instrumental groups create an attractive living environment for young people. To spend their free time and get emotional nourishment, tens of thousands of young people regularly gather in concert halls and open air 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 author of texts 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 the house and worked as a waitress in a nearby restaurant. It is interesting to note that the head of the family possessed musical abilities. He was fond of jazz and in his spare time performed improvisations in a coastal zucchini. And even earned some pocket money.
Boy Joe loved his father and inherited a lot from him. At an early age he loved to sing and tried to play chords on the guitar. His childhood was overshadowed by his father’s severe illness. He often lay in the hospital. The son visited him and tried to entertain with the songs that he learned. The first song "Look for Love" Joe composed 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 star of punk rock was hard at the loss.
He received even greater psychological trauma two years later, when his mother married a second time. With youthful maximalism, he called this step a betrayal and hated his stepfather. But life went on and Joe began to take guitar lessons from one of the local teachers. The teacher "put his hands", forced to practice the skills of "attack on 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 formal secondary education. Just dropped out of school one day before graduation.
On the professional stage
Many fans do not even suspect that rock music is an integral part of a large-scale business project. When Joe Armstrong holds his next concert, a huge number of fans of his work gather in the auditorium. Fees for payment for admission to the event are distributed according to a secret scheme. No one should know what amounts are transferred to the accounts of the contractor. Rock band "Sweet Children" Joe with his partner Michael Dirt created in 1987. The audience welcomed the guys with enthusiasm. A few months later, they ventured out on a tour of California.
After a year, it became clear to friends that they needed another member of the team. They invited a drummer and began performing under the new Green Day brand. The musicians toured a lot and successfully. Competent marketers worked with the group, who competently conducted advertising campaigns. In parallel with the concerts, Joe and his comrades recorded albums that brought a decent income. Armstrong 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 in order 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 there were joyful events, Joe informed others from the stage. In the early years of his professional career, he was genuinely surprised at how quickly albums diverged. Over time, Armstrong got used to this state of affairs. He was genuinely upset by the fact that counterfeit discs began to appear en masse in the market.
A popular artist and composer is often attracted to events with a political background. 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 waiting for an invitation to participate in the next election cycle. Armstrong receives dozens of listening requests from young performers every day. To date, he is not ready to act as a mentor. Perhaps he will begin to play this role when he grows old.
