It’s been 20 years since Green Day’s American Idiot first arrived, and the seminal pop-punk album is still striking a chord with fans worldwide, as evidenced by the title track reaching a significant milestone: surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify.
The achievement occurred this past week as Green Day is on the road with their “Saviors Tour,” which is not only supporting their new album, Saviors, but celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, with the band performing both albums in full at each stop.
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Lyrically, “American Idiot” itself speaks to the turbulent socio-political climate of America in the 21st century, referencing national tension, propaganda, a country controlled by the media, and more. To that end, it’s little surprise that the track has remained a beloved anthem. Now, it joins “Basket Case” as Green Day’s second song to pass the 1 billion mark,...
The achievement occurred this past week as Green Day is on the road with their “Saviors Tour,” which is not only supporting their new album, Saviors, but celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, with the band performing both albums in full at each stop.
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Lyrically, “American Idiot” itself speaks to the turbulent socio-political climate of America in the 21st century, referencing national tension, propaganda, a country controlled by the media, and more. To that end, it’s little surprise that the track has remained a beloved anthem. Now, it joins “Basket Case” as Green Day’s second song to pass the 1 billion mark,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Green Day’s concert at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday was briefly interrupted when the band was rushed off stage after a drone was spotted flying overhead.
The band was in the middle of a performance of “Longview” when a stagehand ushered the members off stage.
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Detroit police Cpl. Dan Donakowski told the Detroit News that the individual who flew the drone was located and detained.
Green Day was able to resume the concert after a 10-minute delay. In a social media post following the end of concert, the band said, “Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. Dpd quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.”
The Detroit concert was part of Green Day’s ongoing “Saviors Tour,” which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the band’s album Dookie...
The band was in the middle of a performance of “Longview” when a stagehand ushered the members off stage.
Get Green Day Tickets Here
Detroit police Cpl. Dan Donakowski told the Detroit News that the individual who flew the drone was located and detained.
Green Day was able to resume the concert after a 10-minute delay. In a social media post following the end of concert, the band said, “Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. Dpd quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.”
The Detroit concert was part of Green Day’s ongoing “Saviors Tour,” which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the band’s album Dookie...
- 9/5/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
ABC announces the Hollywood lineup for ‘New Year’s Rockin Eve 2024’
Bebe Rexha, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, and Ellie Goulding will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024. The Hollywood lineup also includes Aqua, Doechii, Loud Luxury, Two Friends, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp, Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Emmy winner Jeannie Mai has been tapped to host the Hollywood portion of the broadcast, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host from New York for his 19th year. Rita Ora will join Seacrest live from Times Square. The broadcast kicks off on Sunday, December 31st at 8pm Et.
Last year, 13.8 million viewers tuned in to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.
ABC released this description of the just-announced 2024 performers:
Danish dance-pop group Aqua is set to perform hits “Barbie Girl” and “Doctor Jones,” both from the three-time certified platinum 1997 album Aquarium.
Bebe Rexha, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, and Ellie Goulding will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024. The Hollywood lineup also includes Aqua, Doechii, Loud Luxury, Two Friends, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp, Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Emmy winner Jeannie Mai has been tapped to host the Hollywood portion of the broadcast, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host from New York for his 19th year. Rita Ora will join Seacrest live from Times Square. The broadcast kicks off on Sunday, December 31st at 8pm Et.
Last year, 13.8 million viewers tuned in to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.
ABC released this description of the just-announced 2024 performers:
Danish dance-pop group Aqua is set to perform hits “Barbie Girl” and “Doctor Jones,” both from the three-time certified platinum 1997 album Aquarium.
- 12/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (Ians) Rock band Green Day have sold t-shirts emblazoned with former US President Donald Trump’s mug shot to raise relief funds for Maui wildfire victims.
They recreated their 1997 ‘Nimrod’ album cover, but replaced the pictures of Frederick Banting and Charles Best, who co-discovered insulin, with the former US president’s frowning face covered up with the title in a yellow circle, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Referencing their 1997 classic ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’, Billie Joe Armstrong and co captioned a picture of the design on Instagram, “Good Riddance. The ultimate Nimrod shirt is available for 72 hours only. Limited edition shirt proceeds will be donated to @greatergoodmusiccharity, which brings food to those affected by the Maui wildfires.”
The ‘American Idiot’ rockers are among a host of stars who have helped raise funds for those impacted by the deadly wildfires in Hawaii, including Jason Momoa, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos,...
They recreated their 1997 ‘Nimrod’ album cover, but replaced the pictures of Frederick Banting and Charles Best, who co-discovered insulin, with the former US president’s frowning face covered up with the title in a yellow circle, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Referencing their 1997 classic ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’, Billie Joe Armstrong and co captioned a picture of the design on Instagram, “Good Riddance. The ultimate Nimrod shirt is available for 72 hours only. Limited edition shirt proceeds will be donated to @greatergoodmusiccharity, which brings food to those affected by the Maui wildfires.”
The ‘American Idiot’ rockers are among a host of stars who have helped raise funds for those impacted by the deadly wildfires in Hawaii, including Jason Momoa, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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