John Kiffmeyer

John Kiffmeyer
Kiffmeyer performing with Green Day
Kiffmeyer performing with Green Day
Background information
Also known asAl Sobrante
Born (1969-07-11) July 11, 1969 (age 55)
El Sobrante, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • cinematographer
  • songwriter
InstrumentDrums
Years active
  • 1986–1995, 2015 (musician)
  • 1995–present (cinematographer)
LabelsLookout!
Formerly of

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 

  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.
  2. ^ Small, Doug (2005). Omnibus Presents the Story of Green Day. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780825634086.