By the release of their second album Kerplunk, Green Day had built up a considerable cult following and a reputation as one of the East Bay's finest punk bands, selling over 50,000 copies in the US alone and touring extensively throughout 1992 and 1993. Their final release before the major label success of Dookie, Kerplunk represented the band on the cusp of enormous global fame and recognition. It was during their tour in support of Kerplunk that the band played an in-house set on May 28th at legendary New Jersey station WFMU FM, which was broadcast live.