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Dude, this was BILLIE's audiobook, not Mike's, not Tre's. Green Day is still a band, they are not dead. They literally released a single a few months ago. Billie is just trying to make the most out of the years until they can actually tour again.

I want to hear more about Eggplant's backyard party

Forgot to say, I was glad to hear his panic attacks aren’t such a problem now.

This is a really interesting picture. Judging from Billie's appearance, it looks like it was right before AI. Or maybe even right after the release? So hard to tell with him sometimes! He's such an aberration. This one's just really pretty.

I agree and the answer has to be millions but I do worry, (as a more person of more mature years I think ) that it seems that many people (and this could all be down to crap reporting remember) seem to struggle to deal with some of the shit life throws at everybody, NOBODY has a perfect life, it’s all ups and downs! My worry is that there seems to be a current trend of over dramatising every damn thing and it’s like crying wolf, but it means you can’t work out when people need to just get on with it or if they are struggling and need help. Everyone being different and having difficult periods in their lives, some being better equipped than others or at different times makes it so hard to know how to best help. If it makes you feel any better, every generation complains about the following ones, it’s part of the deal 😁 I thought that was interesting too but it seems to me that his approach changes, we will just have to see what’s next!

I’m also thinking about the part where billie says he doesn’t think he’s stupid but he was failing in school and then he also mentions that at that time he was dealing with mental health issues that he didn’t even mention to anyone, because apparently that’s how you’d handle this stuff in the 80’s. I don’t know, whenever I hear a story like this, it makes me wonder how many neurodivergent people fell through before they could contribute to society and I get mad at people talking about how overly sensitive the young generation is, how kids with ADHD just need stricter discipline or how “no one had depression back in our day, I don’t know what’s wrong with your generation”.

I find it interesting that he makes the same point about aging that a friend of mine does - that as you age, you feel things less strongly. I guess it makes sense he wants to stay connected to that sensitivity, but man there has to be something to write about now

Ten years ago today (24 April) the American Idiot Musical on Broadway closed it's doors followed by a short Green Day concert Setlist here: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/green-day/2011/st-james-theatre-new-york-ny-3bd38c38.html

Look what I made.

Not sure I like it either. Being nostalgic is ok but it could seem that he's refusing to age. Another musician that seems refusing to age is Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) and it's weird to hear a 40 years old guy singing about high school or whatever. The songs on FOAM aren't that immature (in a way that we could think that's the way Billie's on the present). On the other hand, it's kind of a relief to hear him saying that's he's writing from the perspective from his young self because it could mean he hasn't completely relapsed and is doing lots of cocaine and other drugs. From this interview, I got a theory on why his lyrics aren't as good as the past. He's saying that making 21stCB was really difficult and I wonder how traumatic for him it was. During the trilogy era, I remember that in an interview he said that then he decided to write anything without the concern of the lyrics being good or making sense (remember Nuclear Family?). He had made the commitment with himself to write something everyday while he was in NY and to write what came on his mind. During this past decade we had some songs that were more thought out but, to me, the majority of them are way simpler that the ones from 90's and 00's and now I'm wondering if he's kind of refusing to go deeper/ think more about the lyrics because he's afraid of "suffering" as much as he did during 21stCB. *This whole post are made of my assumptions based on things Billie said and it doesn't mean this is the TRUTH of Billie's mind. In reality I know nothing.

It’s interesting to hear how instrumental Rob was to AI happening when it did. They had hit a creative wall and were struggling with their direction when he reminded them they talked about making a monumental album some day and that now was that time. He had an excellent instinct for the timing, just when it seemed to others like the band could be done. It literally saved them (because they were capable of making that monumental album of course, Green Day gets all the credit for that). Another interesting thing I learned — Billie isn’t interested in writing from his present experience as an older person so while everything up to the trilogy seemed to be describing his present day life and feelings, since RevRad he’s been more reflective and looking back and that wasn’t just a blip because of rehab. So the fact that he’s writing songs again about drugs and partying may have been a reflection of his current status on prior albums, now he’s writing from the point of view of his youth and prefers it. Not sure if I prefer it, but it’s a conscious choice.

I think we need to lose that word as a slur and I didn’t think it was funny

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-5DmflBPY/?igshid=c7wigk0iusd0

Haha after listening to this audible story I kept hearing “y’know” peppered throughout my own sentences more than usual, y’know? I would think this interview was fake if there weren’t enough “y’know”s.

I absolutely loved this audiobook! It would be cool if Mike and Tre each did one too. To hear about their lives and their side of the story on green day related things Also someone should count how many "ya' know"s Billie said during the whole thing. It's a lot, lol

I love the Billie Joe show and the Green Day show. But yeah this was kinda led to believe this was Billie Joe’s life story through songs and Green Day kinda is his life y’know? I don’t understand that “take” but whatever. Billie Joe is working and doing a lot of cool stuff during the pandemic and I am so glad for these stories and recordings and all the other stuff. This was a great story and I enjoyed listening to it. Lots of great stories told by BJA with lots about Mike and Tre included. I liked it a lot. Super nostalgic and I think he still has those feelings inside if he can still write like he did for the Trilogy and Longshot. He still has a young heart full of the feels and I think he’ll be like that always and for this I am so glad. Not really mentioned because it’s not really a story it’s an idea of an influence. This quote from the Rolling Stone interview: ”Those things never really stop as you get older. You always come across people that you want to spend time with, but you have to be realistic about it. When you’re a kid, it’s OK to be more impulsive. When you grow up, it can cause a lot of wreckage in your life, so it’s best to maybe write a song about it.” He’s not one of those who is going to be writing about high school for the rest of his life. He is not going to be tapped on the shoulder outside of a concert while kissing a girl but there’s still something and he’s still how he is. Lots of heart, fun, friendship and the other stuff.

That’s a.. that’s a take this was never advertised as a green day thing, nor should it even have been considered one

I almost believed The Network were Green Day for a while there. Almost.

Hey guys, I'm uploading all these 8 fantastic acoustic songs in my channel, check below:

True lol. It's not an authentic billie interview without all of the "ya' knows". I've gotten so used to hearing him say it over the years, I didn't really notice it until halfway through the audiobook

Love it @Montclare. How fitting, a re-usable bag for Green Day!

Can you not though please, this isn't a PM between the two of you and to random people reading the thread it just looks like you're using gay as a mocking term.

I just need a GD MTV Unplugged right now

And he seemed like a very thoughtful, well-intentioned person.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits & Toughest Trials https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9560649/green-day-billie-joe-armstrong-audible-original-interview

it was a joke. To beerjeezus. She will know I'm joking.

My fav

No, this is it. Each artist gets one installment

I must be the only one here who hates soughdough. Anyway, I like to fangirl over Billie's brain too, as @jengd mentioned. He doesn't get enough credit for how smart he is because we're always focused on his physical features (and I count myself guilty of that too, of course). He's got a sharp mind in addition to the beauty. I'm excited to listen to the podcast because it will be super interesting to hear what goes on in his head.

I agree, it's much sadder, but I also think this calmer, acoustic version fits the song the best. It's more... vulnerable? Like it's not hiding behind the big full band sound that makes the album version seem more upbeat. I like all the acoustic arrangements. I was listening to it on shitty old speakers, so maybe I'm wrong, but did I hear some accordion on Know Your Enemy? I love the folk punk twist to this song. And American Idiot has cool guitars, it's sort of country-ish.

OMG guys. I loved it!!! So much emotional! I could spend hours listening Billie Joe talking. And what about those acoustic arrangements? Simply perfection! Yeah! I'd love an EP too.

I don’t know where to begin with this but let’s start with the music. All new acoustic arrangements of these songs! They sound like a full band but the credits at the end are only Billie did he do all of this himself? These are incredible! The full band version of Good Riddance I could actually imagine on Dookie. Basket Case has slightly different (original?) lyrics. Graffitia was so good acoustic I think it would make a great encore to the set on tour. I didn’t think they’d play it but maybe this version might convince them. Some of these sound so different they’re almost like covers by another band. If you had told me this was a cover band doing Green Day I’d believe you the vocals sound very different almost not like him. Really polished sounding though I want these released on Spotify as an album. My only regret is not a single Trilogy song again 😭 He talked about what a hard time he has listening to 21CB because it was such a stressful time but still played KYE. Just one Trilogy song? Damn. They skipped over Warning too but that feels like less of an oversight because the album is already acoustic. This could easily have been three hours there was so much more he could have talked about but if that sounds like a complaint it’s only because the time flew and it was so damn good. ❤️❤️❤️

I loved him in the interview last night! I mentioned this in the Kimmel thread but I literally almost didn't recognize him at first lol. His whole look was kind of shocking. I admit I'm not a fan of the beard, but he was still adorable throughout the entire interview. His reaction to Look for Love was so cute, his face got SO red and he was laughing a lot. Loved the short sleeves, I found myself staring at his arms a couple of times. His examples of facial expressions when hearing certain songs were so funny. He seemed happy and healthy, which is really nice to see ❤️ After the interview was over I was smiling from ear to ear

I'll take his version of a dad bod.

Squinty Joe Armstrong (he's so cute) also: ARMS!!!

It's a scene in Heart Like a Hand Grenade when Billie is mocking the Idiot club's message board. Video:

I don't know how I missed this video for Billie Joe's birthday by @Beyza but it's chock full of fangirl moments, give it a look.

I've got some news for you. 😬

I want his shirt

So excited for tonight! (or morning for me lol) The photographer Pamela Littky shared this pic yesterday. I remember the B&W version on a magazine and very liked, it looks very cool and kinda vintagey. So, glad that she shared this one too🌻 Btw, I also made a collage by merging the B&W and colorful version like this:

Here's a few picture from the Trilogy era that I like to tide us over until tomorrow's appearance. Let's all cross our fingers that it will be fangirl worthy! 🤞🤞🤞

All of us are literally posting on a site called Green Day Community that isn't run by Green Day right now lmao. I guess that makes us weird and imposters too.

After recently seeing the 2005 SNL performances for the first time, I just had to make a gif of the end of "Holiday" because Billie is so cute and happy when they finish.

The hair. The eyes. Red shirt 😍😍

It was The Independent in San Francisco. Glad this video is still up. I remember watching it over and over.

Heyo fangirls! I've missed you all - I haven't been around as much now that some dumb boy is hanging around me So I wanted to spread the good word of Billie Joe!! (And I miss thirsting after Billie) And a Kevin one for good measure https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0EgW5hsKy/

@Slave To The Network's pics reminded me- I always love playing Find the Bill in pictures since Bill Schneider is always somewhere near Billie.

This American Idiot Limited Edition!!