John Kiffmeyer

John Kiffmeyer
John Kiffmeyer
	Kiffmeyer performing with Green Day
Background information
Also known as	Al Sobrante
Born	July 11, 1969 (age 55); El Sobrante, California, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock; pop punk; alternative rock;
Occupation(s)	Musician; cinematographer; songwriter;
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1986–1995, 2015 (musician); 1995–present (cinematographer);
Labels	Lookout!
Formerly of	Isocracy; Green Day; The Ne'er Do Wells;

John Kiffmeyer (born July 11, 1969), known professionally as Al Sobrante, is an American cinematographer and retired musician and songwriter. He is the former drummer for the punk rock band Green Day, leaving in 1990 and replaced by Tré Cool.^[1] His stage name is a reference to his hometown, El Sobrante.^[2]^: 12

^ Kimpel, Dan (May 1, 2006). How they made it: true stories of how music's biggest stars went from start to stardom!. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-634-07642-8. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
^ Small, Doug (2005). Omnibus Presents the Story of Green Day. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780825634086.

[Kimpel2006-1] Kimpel, Dan (May 1, 2006). How they made it: true stories of how music's biggest stars went from start to stardom!. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-634-07642-8. Retrieved July 31, 2010.

[Small_2005-2] Small, Doug (2005). Omnibus Presents the Story of Green Day. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780825634086.

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