Billie Joe to appear on Late Show with James Corden April 28

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

Guys as I said, there’s no conspiracy or thought, at least on my part, that this is somehow a criticism of or threat to Green Day. It’s just an observation and a statement that I thinks it’s interesting that someone is purposefully booking Billie on late night shows. When that happens it goes from just playing around to promo. If promotion wasn’t the goal, he would just post online for the fans, not go on late night shows. That has nothing to do with the pandemic. It’s  just logic. And I’m curious as to what they’re promoting. Is it Green Day in general? Specifically FOAM? Billie Joe? I’m curious. I think it’s really silly that people are getting upset about myself and others having a genuine curiosity about that.

[Alan86]

19 hours ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

Guys as I said, there’s no conspiracy or thought, at least on my part, that this is somehow a criticism of or threat to Green Day. It’s just an observation and a statement that I thinks it’s interesting that someone is purposefully booking Billie on late night shows. When that happens it goes from just playing around to promo. If promotion wasn’t the goal, he would just post online for the fans, not go on late night shows. That has nothing to do with the pandemic. It’s  just logic. And I’m curious as to what they’re promoting. Is it Green Day in general? Specifically FOAM? Billie Joe? I’m curious. I think it’s really silly that people are getting upset about myself and others having a genuine curiosity about that.

It is impossible to book Green Day at the moment. It’s much easier to book a single person in lockdown circumstances. Your assuming that this is promotion, what is he promoting, what is anyone promoting? It’s charity concerts/performances. Saying it’s logic, does not mean it is logic. 

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

3 minutes ago, Alan86 said:

It is impossible to book the Green Day at the moment. It’s much easier to book a single person in lockdown circumstances. Your assuming that this is promotion, what is he promoting, what is anyone promoting? It’s charity concerts/performances. Saying it’s logic, does not mean it is logic. 

So you’re saying then that these late night bookings are to promote Green Day? And how is it impossible to book Mike and Tre? They could book an interview with all 3 of them remotely. They could all 3 do their parts of a GD song remotely. Some of you say that’s difficult, but note that the other guests on Corden next week are full bands: Youngblud and 5SOS. So why is it just BJA instead of Green Day? That is logic actually.

[Squashie]

12 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

Guys as I said, there’s no conspiracy or thought, at least on my part, that this is somehow a criticism of or threat to Green Day. It’s just an observation and a statement that I thinks it’s interesting that someone is purposefully booking Billie on late night shows. When that happens it goes from just playing around to promo. If promotion wasn’t the goal, he would just post online for the fans, not go on late night shows. That has nothing to do with the pandemic. It’s  just logic. And I’m curious as to what they’re promoting. Is it Green Day in general? Specifically FOAM? Billie Joe? I’m curious. I think it’s really silly that people are getting upset about myself and others having a genuine curiosity about that.

He's being billed as "Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day". Never has any of these shows mentioned FOAM when introducing him. They say his name and he starts playing a song. That's it. And he's been on 2 late night shows (Jimmy Falon and James Cordon - next week). The rest of what he's been on has been fundraisers for WHO.

There is ZERO promotion for their album or his covers or this so-called "solo career" that's been created by people because he LITERALLY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE RIGHT NOW.

This is a fucking circle of an argument because people can't stop over analyzing what he's doing. Just take it for what it is. Billie giving fans something to look forward to with ZERO strings attached.

 

2 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

So you’re saying then that these late night bookings are to promote Green Day? And how is it impossible to book Mike and Tre? They could book an interview with all 3 of them remotely. They could all 3 do their parts of a GD song remotely. Some of you say that’s difficult, but note that the other guests on Corden next week are full bands: Youngblud and 5SOS. So why is it just BJA instead of Green Day? That is logic actually.

Because maybe, Tre and Mike don't want to. 

[killjoywhatsername]

19 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

Guys as I said, there’s no conspiracy or thought, at least on my part, that this is somehow a criticism of or threat to Green Day. It’s just an observation and a statement that I thinks it’s interesting that someone is purposefully booking Billie on late night shows. When that happens it goes from just playing around to promo. If promotion wasn’t the goal, he would just post online for the fans, not go on late night shows. That has nothing to do with the pandemic. It’s  just logic. And I’m curious as to what they’re promoting. Is it Green Day in general? Specifically FOAM? Billie Joe? I’m curious. I think it’s really silly that people are getting upset about myself and others having a genuine curiosity about that.

Yeah, I think it’s a valid observation and I don’t get people being bothered that it’s brought up. I love No Fun Mondays and I’m glad Billie is doing stuff but I also find it funny that this seems to be more promotion than FOAM got. I don’t really think Billie is promoting anything and is doing this just cause it’s something to do but you’d think they would try to have him tie in FOAM somehow considering before all this happened the album was described as “dance music for the apocalypse” or something like that.

This is neither here or there but I miss his live-streams during the Rev Rad era. I’d take those over these appearances. 

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

5 minutes ago, Squashie said:

He's being billed as "Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day". Never has any of these shows mentioned FOAM when introducing him. They say his name and he starts playing a song. That's it. And he's been on 2 late night shows (Jimmy Falon and James Cordon - next week). The rest of what he's been on has been fundraisers for WHO.

There is ZERO promotion for their album or his covers or this so-called "solo career" that's been created by people because he LITERALLY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE RIGHT NOW.

This is a fucking circle of an argument because people can't stop over analyzing what he's doing. Just take it for what it is. Billie giving fans something to look forward to with ZERO strings attached.

 

Because maybe, Tre and Mike don't want to. 

But you’re mad for some people wondering about it? That’s the part that has me slamming my head. It’s not an unreasonable question and as soon as someone brought it up, people went immediately went into attack mode. All I ask is that sometimes when people on here wonder about something that is valid, other people don’t have a knee jerk negative reaction. IIt makes it seem like you’re threatened by questions that mess with your world view. And I should note again, I truly believe that all signs point to GD being together and ready to start another album already, which is a awesome. But I think the fact that Billie is, for the first time, willing to promote his own work without it being a collaboration or having a name that hides that it’s him (Longshot), is worth a discussion.

[Alan86]

20 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

So you’re saying then that these late night bookings are to promote Green Day? And how is it impossible to book Mike and Tre? They could book an interview with all 3 of them remotely. They could all 3 do their parts of a GD song remotely. Some of you say that’s difficult, but note that the other guests on Corden next week are full bands: Youngblud and 5SOS. So why is it just BJA instead of Green Day? That is logic actually.

Look back, I’ve clearly said that what’s going on at the moment is not about promotion. There is something bigger going on at the moment, weather it’s just to make entertaininment for people watching on TV or a charity show to generate money for medical supplies. Sure they could book Mike and Tre too but it’s a lot simpler at the moment to have Billie record himself playing something. Other bands are approaching this a different way, I don’t understand the need to put some sort of an agenda behind the way Green Day / Billie has performed a few shows. People seem to be getting very annoyed based on theories they’ve come up with themselves and pure speculation. That’s not logical.

[Squashie]

3 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

But you’re mad for some people wondering about it? That’s the part that has me slamming my head. It’s not an unreasonable question and as soon as someone brought it up, people went immediately went into attack mode. All I ask is that sometimes when people on here wonder about something that is valid, other people don’t have a knee jerk negative reaction. IIt makes it seem like you’re threatened by questions that mess with your world view. And I should note again, I truly believe that all signs point to GD being together and ready to start another album already, which is a awesome. But I think the fact that Billie is, for the first time, willing to promote his own work without it being a collaboration or having a name that hides that it’s him (Longshot), is worth a discussion.

I'm not mad. I'm frustrated that every thread that has do to with Billie being on a show or benefit right now turns into a conspiracy about this band not being a 3-piece anymore. That Mike and Tre just go with whatever Billie says or wants to do when there is no proof. Or "why can't mike and tre join him? It's not that difficult?" when it actually isn't as easy as people are making it out to be.

I have a daily zoom meeting with my coworkers - all 18 of them - and it's is not possible to have more than one person talk at a time. You literally can't understand any of what's being said when 2 people are talking. 

It could be that the guys told their management (who books all of these appearances) what they were willing to do durning this time. Billie obviously gave more leniency than Mike and Tre (who have kids to take care of at home). 

Tre made an appearance on the Sirius XM show yesterday to introduce songs he's been listening to - he joined Billie on that. Tre has also recorded a video of himself playing drums to FOA for a youtube channel. 

Mike is building chicken coops and gardening. If that's what he wants to do to stay healthy and safe, that's fine by me.

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

11 minutes ago, Squashie said:

I'm not mad. I'm frustrated that every thread that has do to with Billie being on a show or benefit right now turns into a conspiracy about this band not being a 3-piece anymore. That Mike and Tre just go with whatever Billie says or wants to do when there is no proof. Or "why can't mike and tre join him? It's not that difficult?" when it actually isn't as easy as people are making it out to be.

I have a daily zoom meeting with my coworkers - all 18 of them - and it's is not possible to have more than one person talk at a time. You literally can't understand any of what's being said when 2 people are talking. 

It could be that the guys told their management (who books all of these appearances) what they were willing to do durning this time. Billie obviously gave more leniency than Mike and Tre (who have kids to take care of at home). 

Tre made an appearance on the Sirius XM show yesterday to introduce songs he's been listening to - he joined Billie on that. Tre has also recorded a video of himself playing drums to FOA for a youtube channel. 

Mike is building chicken coops and gardening. If that's what he wants to do to stay healthy and safe, that's fine by me.

That’s fine by me too. I don’t care if Billie appears alone or with Mike and Tre. Personally, I love seeing him appear on shows by himself and not singing GD song. I truly believe that not long ago he would have avoided it.  And it could easily be avoided. It shows that he is for once, not scared to separate himself from GD, and do his own thing and own it. I like that, and I think he deserves it.  It’ll be interesting to see if he still uses the “of Green Day” part next week. I hope he doesn’t. It shows a sort of growth in my opinion. 

[Squashie]

4 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

That’s fine by me too. I don’t care if Billie appears alone or with Mike and Tre. Personally, I love seeing him appear on shows by himself and not singing GD song. I truly believe that not long ago he would have avoided it.  And it could easily be avoided. It shows that he is for once, not scared to separate himself from GD, and do his own thing and own it. I like that, and I think he deserves it.  It’ll be interesting to see if he still uses the “of Green Day” part next week. I hope he doesn’t. It shows a sort of growth in my opinion. 

I believe in the article he is listed as "of Green Day". Whether they will list him as that on the show... 🤷‍♀️

IMO, the longshot (aka solo record) was just to have fun and not worry about the spectacle of GD - as he has stated- and possibly to test waters - beit, independent label or a side project when GD is on break. His main focus is still green day - clearly.

[Little Boy Named Booze]

So Green Day splitting up because Mike and Tré don't want to download Zoom. 

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

12 minutes ago, Squashie said:

I believe in the article he is listed as "of Green Day". Whether they will list him as that on the show... 🤷‍♀️

IMO, the longshot (aka solo record) was just to have fun and not worry about the spectacle of GD - as he has stated- and possibly to test waters - beit, independent label or a side project when GD is on break. His main focus is still green day - clearly.

I’m not disputing that and I’m not sure why you’re defensive on this. Is it because you think I’m saying Billie is going solo & GD is breaking up? That’s not what I’m saying at all. Butch has said he’s working on a GD album. Thats gonna hapoen. I’m saying that I would love to see Billie have the self esteem to have a side project in between GD projects that is him alone and that he doesn’t hide that. I think there are current signs that could happen. But maybe not. We’ll see. 

8 minutes ago, Little Boy Named Booze said:

So Green Day splitting up because Mike and Tré don't want to download Zoom. 

Mike and Tre would appear if management and label told them to to promote FOAM. That’s not happening, and obviously the choice has been made currently to have Billie do all promotion . 

[DookieLukie]

1 hour ago, Alan86 said:

It is impossible to book the Green Day at the moment. 

Several bands have performances separately as a group, including the Rolling Stones. That's not an excuse.

[Squashie]

15 minutes ago, Little Boy Named Booze said:

So Green Day splitting up because Mike and Tré don't want to download Zoom. 

It is a pain the ass. Not gonna lie. Although the virtual background option is pretty kick ass. Currently using a star wars one.

[DookieLukie]

1 hour ago, Squashie said:

 

Because maybe, Tre and Mike don't want to. 

 

Exactly the issue. They seem very disengaged and willing go support Billie rather than give creative input. Billie proved with Longshot that he can make GD records on his own.

[Beerjeezus]

Knowing billie hasn't lost interest, i'm not fazed. As long as he wants to write and record we'll get new music, in one form or another. i don't care if it's named Longshot or Green Day or BJA, because in the end it's always his music.

[BillieJoe’sEyelids]

Just now, Beerjeezus said:

Knowing billie hasn't lost interest, i'm not fazed. As long as he wants to write and record we'll get new music, in one form or another. i don't care if it's named Longshot or Green Day or BJA, because in the end it's always his music.

I get that but I’d love to see one album that’s ______ (title here), Billie Joe Armstrong. He totally deserves it. In between GD albums of course.

[Squashie]

9 minutes ago, DookieLukie said:

Exactly the issue. They seem very disengaged and willing go support Billie rather than give creative input. Billie proved with Longshot that he can make GD records on his own.

How was Tre helping Billie demo songs last summer "disengaged"? Billie has said numerous times during this era that he worked with Tre on drums while writing this record. But sure take this odd time in history to turn what's going into your own conspiracy.

All Billie has proved with his work is that he is a workaholic - as stated by others around him.

[Beerjeezus]

6 minutes ago, BillieJoe’sEyelids said:

I get that but I’d love to see one album that’s ______ (title here), Billie Joe Armstrong. He totally deserves it. In between GD albums of course.

Sure why not. He deserves the credit and appreciation. With Longshot, some of the best songs he's done this decade became instant deep cuts, so at least it's cool to see ITWAN charting. 

[Alan86]

28 minutes ago, DookieLukie said:

Several bands have performances separately as a group, including the Rolling Stones. That's not an excuse.

Ok then, you continue with your made up theories and speculation 🙄

[Squashie]

15 hours ago, Laly said:

He should play Meet Me On The Roof. One can still make a wish...

I'd be a million percent okay with this. I love that song. 

[DookieLukie]

1 hour ago, Alan86 said:

Ok then, you continue with your made up theories and speculation 🙄

What's my "theory" exactly?

[jengd]

Lovely people, I think perhaps there’s a bit of over thinking going on here.  Nobody is doing what they had planned even 6 weeks ago.  Perhaps late night shows are booking Billie because he can actually record his own backing track or just play solo acoustic, but however he chooses he can produce a quality performance in his own? I assume it’s his choice whether he plays a GD song if one of his own cover.  Re the lack of promotion for FOAM, in early Feb I seem to remember us saying we couldn’t keep up with all the interviews etc but of course the brakes have been slammed on.  It was clearly his choice to call his solo album the Longshot for whatever reason, possibly so he could play small shows, he knows better than anyone he’s created something of a monster in Green Day.

[Alan86]

1 hour ago, DookieLukie said:

What's my "theory" exactly?

😂

take your pick

3 hours ago, DookieLukie said:

Exactly the issue. They seem very disengaged and willing go support Billie rather than give creative input. Billie proved with Longshot that he can make GD records on his own.

 

6 hours ago, DookieLukie said:

So why is he releasing new music every week? Why are other bands releasing albums? He has said he wouldn't play FOAM songs live anyway. My criticism is that the guys seem to put out new music and hardly have any faith in it. They're basically a legacy band or Billie solo project now.

 

[The Grohl]

..So who else is excited to see Billie on Tuesday?!