What is Tré Cool's Net Worth?
Tré Cool is an American rock musician and producer with a net worth of $55 million, chiefly recognized as the drummer of the iconic band Green Day. He joined Green Day in 1990, replacing former drummer John Kiffmeyer. Besides Green Day, Cool has performed with groups like Samiam, Foxboro Hot Tubs, Bubu and the Brood, and the Lookouts.
Green Day was a popular band in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years before they released their debut album "Kerplunk!" in 1992. The band's breakthrough came in 1994 with the album "Dookie," which sold over 10 million copies in the US, and 20 million worldwide. Since then, Green Day has sold over 75 million albums globally, becoming one of the most successful rock bands.
Early Life
Tré Cool, born Frank Edwin Wright III on December 9, 1972, in Frankfurt, West Germany, moved to Willits, California, with his family. Raised alongside his older sister Lori, Cool began drumming at a young age. At 12, he joined the punk band the Lookouts, adopting the stage name Tré Cool, meaning "very cool."
Green Day
In 1990, Tré Cool became Green Day's drummer, joining Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt. Cool dropped out of high school, earned his GED, and briefly attended community college. His father transformed a bookmobile into a tour vehicle for the band.
Cool's first album with Green Day was "Kerplunk." The band's 1994 album "Dookie" propelled them to fame, featuring hits like "Basket Case," "Longview," and "When I Come Around," and a hidden track by Cool, "All by Myself." "Dookie" won a Grammy for Best Alternative Album and remains Green Day's best-selling album.
The band continued with albums like "Insomniac," "Nimrod," and "Warning." The 2004 rock opera album "American Idiot" was another massive success, hitting number one on the Billboard 200 and winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. In 2009, "21st Century Breakdown" followed. Green Day also released a trilogy of albums: "¡Uno!", "¡Dos!", and "¡Tré!" Newer albums include "Revolution Radio" and "Father of All Motherfuckers."
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Other Music Projects
Cool has been involved in various side projects, including the Network and Foxboro Hot Tubs, featuring his Green Day bandmates. He also played with the Lookouts in the late 80s, contributing drums and vocals to their albums.
Music Style and Influences
Tré Cool began with an intricate, reggae-infused drumming style but later adopted a sparer, rhythmic approach. On stage, he is known for his wild, energetic presence, drawing comparisons to drummers John Bonham and Keith Moon.
Cool's influences include iconic drummers like Ringo Starr, Mitch Mitchell, Charlie Watts, Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, and Keith Moon. He also cites Dave Mello, Aaron Elliot, Al Schvitz, John Wright, and Buddy Rich as his favorites.
Singer and Songwriter
As a vocalist and songwriter, Cool contributed to Green Day's "Dominated Love Slave" on the "Kerplunk" album and "Rock and Roll Girlfriend" on "American Idiot." He also recorded the unreleased track "DUI" for "Nimrod." Beyond Green Day, he performed live songs like "Billie Joe's Mom" and "Food Around the Corner," and covered Tay Zonday's "Chocolate Rain."
Honors
With Green Day, Cool won the Moon Man Trophy at the 1998 MTV Music Awards. Following this, he famously climbed the Universal Globe at Universal Studios. In 2011, DRUM! Magazine named him the Best Punk Drummer, and he was ranked number six in the Nitpick Six: The Six Best Drum Fills for his "Basket Case" intro. In 2014, he was listed as the second-best punk drummer by LA Weekly.
Personal Life
Tré Cool married his first wife, Lisea Lyons, in 1995, and they have a daughter named Ramona. The couple divorced in 1996. Cool's second marriage was with Claudia Suarez in 2000, and they have a son named Frankito. They divorced in 2003. In 2014, Cool married Sara Rose Lipert, and they have a son named Mickey.
