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Green Day to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame • Apr. 24, 2025, 8:54 AM ET (Billboard)

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Also Known As	Sweet Children
Awards And Honors	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2015) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (1994)
Notable Works	“American Idiot” • “Dookie”
Date	1987 - present

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