Billie Joe Armstrong reflected on being referred to as a bisexual icon decades after he came out.
The Green Day frontman, 51, sat for an exclusive interview with People and reflected on his identity as a "bisexual icon" after bravely coming out in 1995. Per the musician, he finds it cool to hear people refer to him that way.
Billie Joe Armstrong Is Happy To Become a Bisexual Icon
Armstrong said he is happy to become an icon before noting how things have changed after three decades.
"Being a Gen X-er, I feel like there was a seed that got planted where it was the era in the '90s that we came up, where men were discovering more of being with other men and being more bisexual, and coming out with that, whether it was someone like Kurt Cobain or what I was saying," he said.
He added that sexuality is way more complex now, but people have become braver and more open than ever, as well.
Despite coming out, Armstrong is also a proud husband and father to two sons, Jakob and Joey. He wed Adrienne 29 years ago, and she inspired him to make Green Day's new song, "Bobby Sox."
Before his People interview, Armstrong spoke with the Los Angeles Times to defend the transgender community.
"I just think they're f------ close-minded," he said of transphobic people. "It's like people are afraid of their children. Why would you be afraid? Why don't you let your kid just be the kid that they are?"
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Billie Joe Armstrong on His Band's Supporters
In a separate interview with Attitude, Armstrong shared how his wife searched "Billie Joe Armstrong bisexual" and saw photos of him kissing different guys.
Although he came out, the singer said it should not be an issue for their fans.
"The fact that it is an issue is kind of phobic within itself. At some point... this should be something that's just accepted. I don't really classify myself as anything," he went on. "And when it comes to s--, there are parts of me that are very shy and conservative. I want to respect my wife."
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