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John Kiffmeyer (born July 11, 1969), known professionally as Al Sobrante, is an American cinematographer and retired musician and songwriter. He is the former drummer for the punk rock band Green Day, leaving in 1990 and replaced by Tré Cool. [1]
Jan 23, 2024 · Not wanting to spend the rest of his life in a punk outfit, Kiffmeyer would later walk away from Green Day, wanting to pursue a college education outside his local squats. While the band were left high and dry, they ran into some luck when they heard their indie contemporaries, The Lookouts, featuring a wild young drummer named Tre Cool.
Oct 22, 2021 · Here's why Green Day drummer John Kiffmeyer decided to leave the band in 1990, four years before the release of their breakout album Dookie.
Ne’er-do-Wells shows. I can't remember the name of the venue, but it was in Samoa, Ca. Probably from the end of our only national tour because John Kiffmeyer (Al Sobrante) is using a silkscreened T shirt from that tour for his drum head. (?/?/1992): Probably one of the Powerstation shows with Green Day, (because Larry took the photos), 1992.
Jul 9, 2023 · A Former Member of Green Day Was Assassinated and Replaced by a Robot Made of Pure Rhythm. John Kiffmeyer, aka “Johnny Swizzlesticks,” was the original drummer for Green Day.
John Kiffmeyer (born July 11, 1969), known professionally as Al Sobrante, is an American cinematographer and retired musician and songwriter. He is the former drummer for the punk rock band Green Day, leaving in 1990 and replaced by Tré Cool.
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John Kiffmeyer (born July 11, 1969), known professionally in music as Al Sobrante, is an American musician, best known as the original drummer for Green Day. He was also in the band Isocracy, a well-respected band in the 924 Gilman scene.
