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Ever controversial, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day has likened Donald Trump to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in a new interview. Armstrong has never shied away from using either political or protest themes in his music, and it seems the residual press from latest single “Bang Bang” is no exception. -
Billie Joe Armstrong Explains Theme of Green Day’s New ‘Bang Bang’ Track
Billie Joe Armstrong of the American punk band Green Day explained that the group's newest track, "Bang Bang," was written through the perspective of a mass shooter. He also noted that the band's upcoming album, 'Revolution Radio,' will serve as a form of social commentary to what's currently happening in the country. -
Netflix May 2016 Goodbyes: Stream Green Day on Broadway, Ginger Baker & More
The month of April is coming to a close this weekend, but before that happens Netflix is giving its subscribers a chance to stream a string of programs before they clean out their system for the May 2016 arrivals. Viewers prepare to say your goodbyes to the beind-the-scenes documentaries surrounding Green Day on Broadway, rock drummer Ginger Baker, and many more! -
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Scorns High School for Banning 'American Idiot' Musical
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has released a scorning statement via his Instagram page in response to Connecticut-based Enfield High School's decision to cancel their planned production of the "American Idiot" musical, due to conflicting content. -
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Posts Studio Photo Hinting New Album 2016
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong has posted a photo of himself in front of a microphone in the studio via his personal Instagram, which could very well hint that new music by the massively successful pop-punk outfit is in progress. -
Green Day Launches Own Coffee Company, Releases Surprise Christmas Track [LISTEN]
In the spirit of Christmas, Green Day surprise released a brand new track titled "Xmas Time Of The Year" for fans, their first new song in nearly 18 months, and they also launched their own coffee company. -
Billie Joe Armstrong's Youngest Son Follows in Green Day's Footsteps as Jakob Danger
At just 16 years old, Jakob Armstrong, the youngest son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, is making a solid musical debut with three punk songs, "King of the World," "Don't Try" and "Waiting To Dance," under the name Jakob Danger. -
10 Artists Who Paid Tribute To Their Parents In Their Music: Green Day, Pink Floyd, And More
Today, indie folk singer Sufjan Stevens announced the release of a new album Carrie & Lowell, which is named after his mother and stepfather and features a photograph of the two on the front cover. After all that rock music has done to encourage people to disobey their parents, it's honestly refreshing to see Stevens pay tribute to his parents this way, but he's far from the only rock artist who has done this. Here are 10 artists who have paid tribute to their parents in their music, either with one song or with entire albums. -
Ringo Starr, Green Day, Lou Reed to Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2015 includes a bluesman, a Beatle and a chick who loves rock 'n' roll. Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Double Trouble, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and Bill Withers and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band will be inducted in April. Ringo Starr will receive the special honor of the Award for Musical Excellence as well, "Rolling Stone" reports.The ceremony will be held April 18 in Cleveland, and HBO will air the festivities some time in May. Tickets will be available to the general public Thursday, Dec. 18. -
Green Day Guitarist Jason White Has Tonsil Cancer; Doctors Say It's Treatable
Green Day had an unfortunate message for fans on Friday: Guitarist Jason White — a longtime touring member who joined the group full-time in 2012 — has tonsil cancer. -
Green Day, Mike Dirnt: ‘American Idiot’ Bassist Will Produce Indie Film 'Crickets', Billie Joe Armstrong & Tré Cool Taking It Easy
Bassist Mike Dirnt has done a lot of things as a core member of the punk rock group Green Day – alongside frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and drummer Tré Cool – but now he’s venturing off to a new project for just a little while. Reports from Billboard state that Dirnt will produce the upcoming indie flick Crickets. -
Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones recently celebrated the music of the Everly Brothers with 'Foreverly' and now mourn Phil Everly's death
Phil Everly passed away Jan. 3 after complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was a longtime smoker. The Everly Brothers made a huge pack on the industry, specifically with their tight-knit harmonies that influenced many other artists today, including Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones who released the tribute album Foreverly in November.
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