Billie Joe Armstrong and The Longshot performed some Green Day songs at their intimate show the other night. Some fan shot videos can be found below.
Jesse Malin Announces New Song Featuring Billie Joe Armstrong
Jesse Malin will release his new song “Strangers and Thieves” featuring Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong on June 14th.
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Rumors of Green Day and Butch Walker Working Together
Some Green Day fans are starting to speculate that the band may be working with Butch Walker, the case has been laid out over at Green Day Authority:
In a post on Green Day’s Reddit forum, u/jinxpoetry dug deeper into the Butch Walker connection noting that in a video he posted to his Instagram from a recording studio, you can see what appears to be Tre Cool’s drum set (along with Walker singing “making records is very, very fun”), the video was liked by both Tre and his wife.
Tré Cool on New Podcast
Tré Cool of Green Day is on a recent episode of the Member Guest podcast.
Green Day to Release New Book
Green Day will be releasing a new book called Last of the American Girls on October 29th via Dey Street Books.
Named after the song “Last of the American Girls” off “21st Century Breakdown,” the book is described as “an inspiring homage and handbook for the rebellious everywoman who refuses to capitulate,” according to a statement from their publisher. No further details are available at this time, but the book is being further billed as a celebration of “true rebel girls,” another song reference to the “American Idiot” track “She’s a Rebel.”
Early Green Day Recording Surfaces
An early recording of Green Day performing “Stay” in 1989 has surfaced online.
Billie Joe Armstrong Reflects on 25 Years of ‘Dookie’
Billie Joe Armstrong reflects on the 25th anniversary of Green Day’s Dookie.
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Green Day Selling Tons of Gear
Green Day are selling a bunch of their gear on Reverb:
When the shop launches February 7, you’ll be able to buy a guitar used on Dookie, speaker cabinets still marked from the mud-fight at Woodstock ‘94, drum kits that have toured the world (and some remnants that have been set ablaze), vintage bass amps, and recording gear. Enter your email address in the signup box below to be notified as soon as the items are available.
Dunlop Releasing ‘Dookie’ Inspired Pedal
Dunlop are releasing a new pedal crafted after Green Day’s Dookie sound.
Green Day – “Youngblood” Video
Green Day have released a video for “Youngblood.”
Billie Joe Armstrong on New Podcast
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is a guest on the latest “Beyond + Back” podcast.
Billie Joe Writing New Green Day Songs
Green Day Land on Mars
Foxboro Hottubs Being Teased
Billie Joe Armstrong’s project, The Longshot, is teasing on their Instagram something related to Foxboro Hottubs.
Billie Joe Armstrong Pays Tribute to Johnny Ramone
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performed with Fred Armisen and Duff McKagan at the Johnny Ramone tribute gathering this past weekend. Some fan shot video can be found via YouTube.
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