He and Greenday are musical-lyrical genius'. Their music is timeless and appeals to young kids, Moms and Dadolescents like me. My son was two when he first heard me playing Dookie and American Idiot. He knew then that if he does not make the Yankees he will play guitar. He started writing songs that day..Influence yes..Respect yes...My daughter was three at that time and she figured out Boulevard of broken dreams on the piano within that week..Needless to say they take lessons play tinker and create...Torment is usually reserved for those alone...This Divine Torment is appreciated and embraced by me and my kids and all those who spiritually unite with Green Day...Thank you Billie Joe Armstrong