I kinda like Greenday.... I kinda see them as an "entertaining" type band,,,, something to just have fun listening to, but not to talk about how great musicians they are. Nothing wrong with that. They're great stage performers...
Anytime a band makes it big, they're seen as sellouts. It's the way it works. Either you stay underground, and small, play the music you love, or you become a little more mainstream, comprimise your music (a little bit) get a certain "look", and make tons more cash (if you get the oppurtunity to do so)... I guess it's normal. I wouldn't trash a band for that. If I don't like it, I just won't listen to it. Like Simple Plan.. Oh man, those guys get me sick!!!!