<P> In 1988 , Larry Livermore , owner of Lookout ! Records , saw the band play an early show and signed the group to his label . In 1989 , the band recorded its debut extended play , 1,000 Hours . Before 1,000 Hours was released , the group dropped the name Sweet Children ; according to Livermore , this was done to avoid confusion with another local band Sweet Baby . The band adopted the name Green Day , due to the members ' fondness for cannabis . </P>
<P> In 1988 , Larry Livermore , owner of Lookout ! Records , saw the band play an early show and signed the group to his label . In 1989 , the band recorded its debut extended play , 1,000 Hours . Before 1,000 Hours was released , the group dropped the name Sweet Children ; according to Livermore , this was done to avoid confusion with another local band Sweet Baby . The band adopted the name Green Day , due to the members ' fondness for cannabis . </P>
where did the band green day get its name
where did the band green day get its name
the members ' fondness for cannabis
the members ' fondness for cannabis