30 Years Ago - 1994 Green Day released their third album Dookie.
This was their major label debut and is considered one of the defining albums of the 1990s and punk rock in general, it was also pivotal in solidifying the genre's mainstream popularity. It won the Grammy for Best Alternative Album.
Four singles were released and "Longview" became a #1 Alternative Airplay hit. (#36 Radio Songs, #13 Mainstream Rock)
It won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.
"Basket Case" also went #1 on Alternative Airplay (#26 Radio Songs, #9 Mainstream Rock, #16 Mainstream Top 40) Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
"When I Come Around" became a smash peaking at #6 Radio Songs, #1 Alternative Airplay, #3 Mainstream Rock and Mainstream Top 40.
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