It’s often said that the true mark of an artist lies in their ability to evolve while still preserving the essence of what initially made them exceptional. When Green Day unleashed “Hitchin’ A Ride” in 1997, it was anything but just another single; it heralded a significant transformation in the landscape of pop-punk music. Following the frenetic energy of their fourth studio album, ‘Insomniac,’ this lead single from their fifth studio album, ‘Nimrod,’ signaled that Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool were stepping boldly into new musical territories. READ: Green Day honored with star on Hollywood Walk of […]... Keep on reading: From The Vault: When Green Day took a detour with 'Hitchin’ A Ride'