Vinyl LP pressing. 2017 collection from the alt-rock trio. Greatest Hits: God s Favorite Band chronicles the sonic journey of one of the most essential and dynamic rock bands in recent history. The playlist includes 20 hits spanning Green Day s prolific 31 years as a band plus a brand new song called Back In The USA and a new duet with award-winning Country Music superstar Miranda Lambert on Ordinary World. Green Day was formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For much of the band s career they have been a trio with drummer Tré Cool who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 prior to the recording of the band s second studio album in 91.