Frank Cool
American drummer
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American drummer
Born
December 9, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
drummer, songwriter
United StatesBorn in Frankfurt
1972
Born in Frankfurt (1972-12-09)
Present
Age ~54
About
Frank Edwin Wright III, better known by his stage name Tré Cool, is a German-American musician and songwriter, best known as the long-time drummer for the rock band Green Day. He replaced the band's former drummer, John Kiffmeyer, in 1990. Cool has also played in the Lookouts, Samiam, Dead Mermaids, Bubu and the Brood and the Green Day side projects the Network and the Foxboro Hot Tubs.
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Who is Frank Cool?+
Frank Edwin Wright III, better known by his stage name Tré Cool, is a German-American musician and songwriter, best known as the long-time drummer for the rock band Green Day. He replaced the band's former drummer, John Kiffmeyer, in 1990. Cool has also played in the Lookouts, Samiam, Dead Mermaids,
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Cool born?+
Frank Cool was born on December 9, 1972.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — December 9, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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