Ryan Dirnt
American rock musician, member of Green Day
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American rock musician, member of Green Day
Born
May 4, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, bassist, songwriter
United StatesBorn in Berkeley
1972
Born in Berkeley (1972-05-04)
Present
Age ~54
About
Michael Ryan Pritchard, better known by his stage name Mike Dirnt, is an American rock musician who is the co-founder, bassist, backing vocalist, and occasional lead vocalist of Green Day. He has also played in several other bands, including the Frustrators. His stage name Dirnt was originally a nickname that his friends from grade school gave him, as he constantly played "air bass/guitar" and made a "dirnt, dirnt, dirnt" noise while pretending to pluck the strings. Dirnt has four signature basses, including the American Fender, Mexican Fender, Mexican road worn Fender, and the new Epiphone Grabber G-3.
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Who is Ryan Dirnt?+
Michael Ryan Pritchard, better known by his stage name Mike Dirnt, is an American rock musician who is the co-founder, bassist, backing vocalist, and occasional lead vocalist of Green Day. He has also played in several other bands, including the Frustrators. His stage name Dirnt was originally a nic
What does the name Ryan mean?+
The name Ryan means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.". It is of English origin.
When was Ryan Dirnt born?+
Ryan Dirnt was born on May 4, 1972.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.
The name Ryan is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Ryan, from -.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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