Pinhead Gunpowder

Pinhead Gunpowder is an American punk rock band formed East Bay, California, in 1990. The band has consisted of Aaron Cometbus (drums, lyrics), Bill Schneider (bass), Billie Joe Armstrong (guitar, vocals) and Jason White (guitar, vocals) for the majority of its existence. Mike Kirsch (guitar, vocals) was the original guitarist, in place of White, but left the band citing personal differences with Green Day (the band for which Billie Joe Armstrong is most famous) and their major label debut album Dookie (1994). The band's name comes from a brand of "high octane" green tea served at the Arcata co-op and discovered serendipitously by Aaron Cometbus during one of his many dumpster diving adventures.

Cometbus, who releases the "Cometbus" fanzine, has played in many East Bay area bands such as Crimpshrine. Bill Schneider is now Green Day's guitar tech and tour manager. Jason White plays additional guitar for Green Day; along with founding the seminal punk rock band Chino Horde, Jason has played in The Influents as well as The Big Cats. Mike Kirsch has also been an active member in several East Bay bands such as Fuel, Torches to Rome, Bread and Circuits and many others.

Members

Present Members

• Jason White - guitar, vocals (1994-present)
• Bill Schneider - bass, vocals (1990-present)
• Aaron Cometbus - drums (1990-present)
• Billie Joe Armstrong - guitar, vocals (1990-present) (Wilhelm Fink)

Former Members

• Mike Kirsch - guitar, vocals (1990-1994)

Discography

 

1994	Jump Salty
1995	Carry the Banner
1997	Goodbye Ellston Avenue
1999	Shoot the Moon EP
2003	Compulsive Disclosure
2008	West Side Highway EP
2009	Kick Over the Traces