John Kiffmeyer (born July 11, 1969), also 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. His stage name is a reference to his hometown, El Sobrante.

Biography

John Kiffmeyer was born in El Sobrante, California on July 11, 1969. His first exposure in the punk scene was as the drummer of the band Isocracy.<br />

Discography

With Isocracy

  • El Sob Demo (1987)
  • Bedtime For Isocracy (1988)

With Green Day

Studio albums

  • 39/Smooth (1990)

Other releases

  • 1,000 Hours (EP, 1989)
  • Slappy (EP, 1990)
  • Sweet Children (EP, 1990)
  • 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours (1991)

With The Ne'er Do Wells

  • Hello, It Is I, Thee Intolerable Bastard, Child Genius (1993)

Other appearances

  • Turn It Around! (1987 compilation album) ("Confederate Flags")
  • The Big One (1991 compilation album) ("I Want To Be Alone")

Production discography

  • Green Day – Kerplunk (1991) as Executive Producer
  • Screeching Weasel – My Brain Hurts (1991)
  • The Trouble Makers – The Great Lost Trouble Makers Album (1998)

References

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