Now The official Green Day Thread. ***Now with tour dates***

[C_stripes]

Green Day is realising their new album, 21st century breakdown in May. I am so excited. They haven't realeased a album under the Green Day name since 04.

On a side note. Blink 182 is back together and it is rumored that the two bands will tour together.   How F-ing cool is that?   

Thanks for letting me share.   

I know some people hate Green Day, but I have loved them since I was 11 yo in 1994 when Dookie came out. Their new stuff is very political, but good music none the less. They were the first band that I loved without my parents approval. But I didn't care. I hid the CD so that they wouldn't find it. My Parents did not approve of "hard" music. I couldn't get enough.

LONG LIVE THE BAND, GREEN DAY!!!!

Our Passion is our strength.  Billie Joe Armstrong

[Silver R/T]

is that your avatar?

[C_stripes]

Yes sir.  Billie Joe Armstrong.

Not Anti American! Anti WAR!!!

[General_01]

I was just showing my daughters, age 11 and 12, some Green Day videos from thir earlier albums. I am not that big of a GD fan, but I thought they might like some of it. They seemed to like them, but I am sure it won't have the same effect on them since "Dad" showed them. Sometimes kids like music not because it's good, but because mom and dad hate it. That's how I explain the popularity of rap.

[Silver R/T]

I like their "boulevard of broken dreams" song. They had it for "Johny zero" series but it got canceled after a few episodes.

[Mean 318]

IMHO I hope it isnt a big pile of crap like the last 2...

[PocketThunder]

Green Day is realising their new album, 21st century breakdown in May. I am so excited. They haven't realeased a album under the Green Day name since 04.

On a side note. Blink 182 is back together and it is rumored that the two bands will tour together.   How F-ing cool is that?   

Thanks for letting me share.   

I know some people hate Green Day, but I have loved them since I was 11 yo in 1994 when Dookie came out. Their new stuff is very political, but good music none the less. They were the first band that I loved without my parents approval. But I didn't care. I hid the CD so that they wouldn't find it. My Parents did not approve of "hard" music. I couldn't get enough.

LONG LIVE THE BAND, GREEN DAY!!!!

Our Passion is our strength.  Billie Joe Armstrong

I'm right there with you my man....   

[Hemidog]

Where did you hear  about Blink 182? cause that would make my day!

[General_01]

I heard them on the Grammy's. The group came out to give an award and said they were getting back together.

[C_stripes]

Blink182.com has a message. http://www.blink182.com/images/band_message.jpg

[PocketThunder]

Blink182.com has a message. http://www.blink182.com/images/band_message.jpg

Whatever i'm doing the weekend they are in my town its canceled for blink tickets!!!! 

[C_stripes]

Blink182.com has a message. http://www.blink182.com/images/band_message.jpg

Whatever i'm doing the weekend they are in my town its canceled for blink tickets!!!! 

Tell you what, you get me a ticket there and I will get you a ticket here. 

Myself and a friend decided that we are going to take work and school off and go to any show they play in the following cities.
Seattle, WA
Boise, ID
Mozulla, MT
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
Phoenix, AZ
or any other surrounding states. I will sell my Duster if I have to. Dusters come and go, but the chance to follow Green Day and Blink to 5 or more venues will probably not ever come again. I have a place to stay free of charge in every city listed except Montana. I seen Green Day back in 01 when they were a bit smaller. It was at a venue of about 2000-2500 people. I was right at the front most of the night, I have the story typed up if you want to read it. I think its a good read. It was my first concert and the Living End opened. Way good band from Melbourne Australia. But I want to see Green Day again and if I get the chance to follow them and if Blink is with them. I will do what ever I have to. I would even sell my body.   

[C_stripes]

Thought I would share one of my favorite live performances that is on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgumG6Oeg1w

Here is my story, I wrote it a short wile ago.

My Green Day Experience
Saturday, July 28 2001. Newton, UT. 2:00 PM. Myself and a few friends, Jake, Jason, Dustin, My brother Rick and his girl leave to go see the greatest band ever, Green Day. We are in a late 80's Dodge caravan. It is a piece of junk. I had never been to a concert before. I had no Idea what to expect. The night before, we all watched Almost Famous to get pumped up. It was the only idea I had of a concert. My family has never been much into music, so I unfortunately never got to go see a concert. When I found out Green Day was coming. I decided to go no matter the costs.
So we leave Newton. I am driving. Of course, to get even more pumped, we are rocking out to Nimrod, My favorite album. So here are the six of us young kids rolling down the freeway hauling ass as we want to be there early so that we can be some of the first in. The show doesn't start till 7:00. The Salt Air amp theater in Magna, UT is only about two and a half hours away from Newton. To say that we were excited would be an understatement.  To me, Billie Joe, Mike and Tre were Gods. I practically worshiped them. About an hour into the drive, the van stalled. It just shut off. No reason. I panicked. I was freaking out. I couldn't believe it. My stomach started hurting. I was all but ready to cry. After messing around with the van for a few minutes, we got it to start. We all pile in and take off back down the freeway.
It's about 4:00 PM now. Cruising down the freeway again, we are all still pumped up. We exit I-15 to I-80 and start heading west to Magna. We are getting even more excited. We are getting close. We are passing Salt Lake International. Only about fifteen miles left. It's un-bearable. I can't stand it. Only a few long hours before I get to see my idols. My heart is pumping. I am sweating. I am so anxious to see them.
On the freeway, we go to pass a big bus. I think, "This could be them." But, the bus has Oregon plates on it and everyone knows Green Day is from Berkeley, California. So we pass the first bus and I look into the driver seat and it is just some older dude driving. No big deal. We pass the second bus and I don't really even look. Jake is sitting in the back. I hear him yell, "HOLY SHIT!!! THERE'S BILLIE JOE!!!" I look over in anticipation and excitement, sitting on the steps in the front of the bus is Billie Joe and Adrienne Armstrong. My heart nearly exploded. I couldn't believe this. I was literally less than ten feet from my idol. We slow down and start waiving. Billie and his wife get smiles on their faces. Billie waves back at us. I couldn't believe it. My "God" just waived at me. He saw ME! I never could have imagined. We drove right next to them for a few minutes and then spead ahead to the venue.
Once at the Salt Air, we got a parking spot and ran to the line. On our way over, I slipped and fell in the mud. Everyone laughed at me. I could have cared less. I got up and continued to the line. There were only about one hundred or so people in front of us. It was awesome. I can't begin to explain how I felt. I was ex-static.  It was the greatest high I have ever had even still.
The line was continuing to grow. There was a kid and his girl friend right behind us in line. Jake and I became friends with them. We were having a good old time. They were the same age as us. 18. We all sit there talking and joking and getting to know one another. Me and Jake were telling them about an old burlesque house in Cache Jct. I was joking saying that I want to buy it and start it back up. Jake and I would run it and call it J and J Burlesque. We were having a good old time joking about stupid things like that.
Here we are BS'ing and all of a sudden Green Day does a sound check. Everyone in the line goes silent. You hear them checking their instruments, Then they break into Basket Case. The energy is amazing. Everyone in the line is silent. They play the whole song. You can feel it. Everyone is pumped. They finish the song and everyone freaks out. They start clapping and yelling and jumping. It was electrifying.
After about an hour and a half in the line, they start letting people into the building. We walk up to the door, they pat us down. My heart is pounding. You can feel it already. I am overwhelmed at the excitement. I am anxious. I can't wait. People are pilling in. It's insane.
We are all towards the front. There are only a few people in front of us. We are maybe fifteen feet from the stage. They dim the lights. Three guys come out on stage and play a song called Roll On. After the song, they introduce themselves. They are The Living End from Melbourne Australia. They play a good set. They are awesome. The bassist uses a stand up bass and is crazy. He balances on it and it is phenomenal. Chris the lead singer and guitarist play's while drinking a beer. He is holding the beer in his left hand as he plays. It was amazing. They play about eight to ten songs and go off stage.
We stand there for about twenty or so minuets. The smell of the place is incredible, it's terrible. The smell coming off of the great salt lake. The smell of all of those people in a un-air conditioned building in the middle of summer. It was hummed, muggy and gross. Everyone was soaking wet from everyone else's sweat.
The lights go dim again. Everyone goes crazy. The energy is un-real. The guys come out on stage. They start playing. It was so amazing I can't even remember the song. I was practically blacked out and in shock. I was standing fifteen feet from Billie Joe Armstrong. It was AWESOME!! After the first song, Billie starts to introduce some people. First Mike Dirnt, then Tre Cool. Then he points up on the balcony, he then says, "See that lady right there? that's my wife Adrienne. See that beautiful lady next to her? That's my Mom, Her and my Dad fucked, and here I am!" Everyone went crazy. It was awesome. Then they started playing music.
Billie was asking people what songs they wanted to hear. It was awesome because they weren't promoting an album, they were just on tour. They played some of everything, from Kerplunk to Nimrod. It was great. At one point, Billie went to the drums and Tre came to the microphone. He sang, all by myself and Dominated Love slave. It was awesome. They switched back and continued to play. Then they asked for people to come up. They had someone that could play the drums, Guitar and Bass come up. The all played a song and Billie sang. It was awesome. Then Billie kissed the kid on the lips. It was hilarious. The three had to stage dive off of the stage. It was cool.
Towards the end. I worked my way up to the barrier. I got close enough that if Billie would have reached out and I would have. We could have touched hands. It was the most amazing thing in my life. Words can't compare. They closed with two encores.
After Green Day left the stage. I was still pumped. I had just seen the most amazing thing ever. I knew I would never forget it and I could never forget it. Unfortunately, I have forgot little things about the show, but I will never forget the energy, the amazement, the feeling, but most of all, the show. I have loved Green Day since I was 11 years old. The first CD I ever owned is Dookie and I still have it. Green Day is my favorite band and always will be. I can't wait for the next tour. Regrettably, I have missed the last few and I will NOT miss the next few! Thanks for Thirteen Great years of music in my life. I love those guys. They are heroes. They have helped me many times. I am twenty five now and it is November, 2008. I still go back to that day when I need a mental boost. I still remember the feelings. It was phenomenal. It was the greatest day of my life.
Jeremy K. Macdonald, 11-14-08

[Red Ram]

Blink 182...isn't that Hannah Montana's band?

[moparstuart]

Blink 182...isn't that Hannah Montana's band?

[Hemidog]

Blink 182...isn't that Hannah Montana's band?

Nah, I think that's Deicide or Cannibal Corpse..

[Lowprofile]

Hey C stripes

Just wanted to let ya know I liked your story. I was there that night by the salt lake...... I was Green Day's lead driver from 1997 thru 02'. The last tour I did with them was the Green Day/Blink 182 tour. Your right about those guys bro, they're a good bunch of guys. Mike actually drove my truck around the parking lot over at Fiddler's Green amphitheatre in Denver! Next time I get by my house I'll check my stash of tshirts and stuff and see if I can find ya something.

[SuperCharger]

I have to admit I do like some of their song but I'll forever download and never support by buying. Billy Joel thinks to highly of himself imo. He openly bashed Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and said he lacked the ability to sing. Personally I'd like Armstrong to listen to some of his songs and his lack of signing ability.

[WingCharger]

Too bad you don't have the "Green Day" 300 to drive there in. 

[C_stripes]

Hey C stripes

Just wanted to let ya know I liked your story. I was there that night by the salt lake...... I was Green Day's lead driver from 1997 thru 02'. The last tour I did with them was the Green Day/Blink 182 tour. Your right about those guys bro, they're a good bunch of guys. Mike actually drove my truck around the parking lot over at Fiddler's Green amphitheatre in Denver! Next time I get by my house I'll check my stash of tshirts and stuff and see if I can find ya something.

Sweet.  That would be a cool job. I had tickets to go to Pop Disaster tour but could not make it.  That is my dream to meet the guys, I admire them greatly and would just like to shake their hands and say thanks. An autograph or two would be cool, but un necessary. I hope that one day I can. That would be cool if you have some memorabilia. I used to have one of their very rare (one of 250 ever made) first record. They were sold by the band at their shows. I KICK myself hard core for ever getting rid of it. Thanks for the complement on my story. I wish I could go back and live it again. Back when the band was still a smaller band.

I have to admit I do like some of their song but I'll forever download and never support by buying. Billy Joel thinks to highly of himself imo. He openly bashed Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and said he lacked the ability to sing. Personally I'd like Armstrong to listen to some of his songs and his lack of signing ability.

I agree, Billy Joel does think highly of him self. But what does he have to do with Green Day?   lol.  It's a comman mistake made by none Green Day fans. Billie Joe however, I am sure he does think highly of him self. He should. Look how far he has come. one of the biggest bands in history.

Lots of musicians openly bash other musicians. Nothing new there. I am sure Chad has bashed others. I seen Nickelback live a few years ago and they did a good job, nowhere close to Green day. But much better than Chevelle and Hinder. But I am glad that that is why you dislike him. Most people bash him because they think he is anti American. Which is absolutely untrue. Just because someone doesn't support the war, doesn't make them anti America. Billie Joe has done some awesome things for people. After Katrina, he and his family donated personal time and money to help build a few houses down in New Orleans. I don't recall many other musicians doing that. Green Day have also played at schools and hospitals and done many benefit concerts. In my opinion, they are good people.

Too bad you don't have the "Green Day" 300 to drive there in. 

I miss that car greatly. I will never forget when me and a friend drove it back from Idaho Falls dressed as the blues brothers.  haha.  LMAO!!!  GOOD TIMES GOOD TIMES!!!!! Other peoples reactions where awesome.
You can't tell in the pic, but the HEMI Orange over the wheel says GREEN DAY. The car was green in and out until I painted the black on it. The car was rust free and had a 440 TNT in it. I sold it to a guy to restore and they derbied it. I would like to kill them.  That was a 65K orig mile old man car that I traded a big block ramcharger for.

[C_stripes]

Just thought I would share pics of the LP I once had.  I seriously kick myself for getting rid of it. I needed money and sold it for more than I would have immagened. I could sell it for more now. But if I still had it. It would never be sold.

This is from http://www.greendaydiscography.com/.

"The very first recording from Green Day, when they recorded it they were called Sweet Children, they changed their name to Green Day shortly before they released it. Early pressings have the Lookout records Laytonville adress on the back (which was displayed on the sleeve in different ways, see pictures). Also, only the first pressings have an insert, the second pressing has 'bilt in leerics' (see picture below). This EP was also pressed on alot of different colors, and therefore it's very interesting for collectors. There are 600 pressed on green vinyl, 200 on purple, another 200 on red vinyl, and about 100 on clear and yellow vinyl. It's also on blue vinyl but I don't know how many were pressed. The pink sleeve one is an early pressing (Laytoneville adress), xeroxed, and Larry Livermore ran out of green paper, there's only a few of them."

[Ponch ®]

LOL @ Green Day. 

What's next...a "Nickelback Rocks" thread?

[BigRed66]

LOL @ Green Day. 

What's next...a "Nickelback Rocks" thread?

Thanks. I was waiting for that post. I've never understood the appeal.  Short of saying Green Day blows, I do have Insomniac and Dookie on my iPod...got some Dean Martin among the 12,000 songs, too...which begs the question, why? 

Oh, yeah...Nickelback? Damn...those chicks are EDGY. 

[Manfred318]

LOL @ Green Day. 

What's next...a "Nickelback Rocks" thread?

Oh, yeah...Nickelback? Damn...those chicks are EDGY. 

Hell yea they are too hard core for me.

As for Green Day I liked Dookie and Nimrod wasn't bad either. Never been a huge fan or anything but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to see them live once.

[Ponch ®]

  I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to see them live once.

I would and I have.