86

About 86

“86” derives its lyrics from a conversation Billie Joe had at 924 Gilman, a popular Berkeley all-ages venue where Green Day got their start. To be “86’d” means “to be kicked out” (though it has ambiguous origins). This is exactly what happened to the band when they released their album Dookie on a major label: they were banned from Gilman. .

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About this song

Credited to

Green Day

Album

Insomniac · Track 7 of 14

Released

October 10, 1995

Duration

2:47

On Last.fm

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From the album: Insomniac