2. Green Day Interpret: Green Day They play since 1989 Track type: Punk. Nationality: American Members: Billie Joe Armstrong Mike Dirnt Tre Cool Author: Billie Joe Armstrong Schooling : Secondary Play: Vocals, Guitar Born: February 17, 1972 He was inspirated in: The Bush administration Is referring to the author's opinion that these days politicians and the media are telling us what to do, what to buy, what to believe in. We are constantly being subliminally mind-fucked by commercials, campaigns and reality TV. Awards: December 2004: The best song in a video game "American Idiot". Febuary 2005: The Best Rock Album (American Idiot), Album of the Year, Record of the Year and The Best Music Video, Short Form ("American Idiot"). Historical context: The album “American Idio” was released while the ward betwen USA and Irak was in the worst moments. In Irak there were a lot of dead. Theme of the song: