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Mike Dirnt

Musician

Born: American

Michael Ryan Pritchard, better known by his stage name Mike Dirnt, is an American rock musician who is the co-founder, bassist, backing vocalist, and occasional lead vocalist of Green Day. He has also played in several other bands, including the Frustrators. His stage name Dirnt was originally a nickname that his friends from grade school gave him, as he constantly played "air bass/guitar" and made a "dirnt, dirnt, dirnt" noise while pretending to pluck the strings. Mike Dirnt as well has four signature basses, including the American Fender, Mexican Fender, Mexican road worn Fender, and the new Epiphone Grabber G-3.

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American rock musician

Mike Dirnt's Historical Timeline

  1. Mike Dirnt is born

    Mike Dirnt, American musician, known for american rock musician, was born on 1973-05-04.

  2. Green Day releases their album "American Idiot" in the US

    Green Day is an American rock band formed in Rodeo, California, in 1987, by the lead singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and the bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, with the drummer Tré...

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When was Mike Dirnt born?
Mike Dirnt was born on 1973-05-04 (American).
What is Mike Dirnt known for?
American rock musician
What historical events involved Mike Dirnt?
Mike Dirnt was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Mike Dirnt is born, Green Day releases their album "American Idiot" in the US.

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