Billie Joe Armstrong is from Georgia.
Billie Joe Armstrong ( born February 17 , 1972 ) is an American musician , singer , songwriter and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist , primary songwriter , and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day , which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt . Raised in Rodeo , California , Armstrong developed an interest in music at a young age , and recorded his first song at the age of five .