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What is the origin of Mike Dirnt's stage name?

  • A childhood nickname based on his air guitar playing

  • It's his grandfather's nickname

  • It's derived from his favorite band

  • It's an anagram of his real name

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Mike Dirnt's stage name comes from a childhood nickname given to him by his friends based on his air guitar playing. As a child, Dirnt would often pretend to play the guitar while listening to music, and his friends would call him "Dirnt" in reference to his energetic playing style. The name stuck with him, and he eventually adopted it as his stage name when he began playing in bands.
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