Green Day GDA Q&A

[spark in the night]

^ those are actually some good questions

I like numbers 1, 4, and 8

[Sazzrah]

Cheers I think as long as the questions involve (in no particular order) 1. The fans, 2. Touring, 3. Personal lives (I know that's none of our business, but I think as long as it doesn't get too personal it'll be interesting to see them let their guard down a bit) 4. The music (new and old) and 5. The future of Green Day, then all will be good I think they need to be as varied as possible.

[spark in the night]

well you just named 5 different subjects, so how about we find a question for each category

[Christie Roadx3]

1)(to all of them) Does any of your family listen to you?

2) When you go grocery shopping or things like that, do you think twice about going out, do you think about people taking your picture or asking for autographs?

What are some of the worst rumors or funniest you've heard about you?

do any of you like these? or are they just stupid?

i like them

[TA2RF]

What do you think about people covering your songs?

What do you think about women covering your songs?(punk rock seems to be dominated by men)

I really like the one someone said:

Do you ever think twice about going out in public when not on tour, just with your family?

What do you think of the older fans calling the newer fans names?

I like this one. Not all of us newer fans were allowed to be in that setting. My family forced me to listen to country music, and hid the whole punk rock scene from me. I couldn't possibly of listened to Green Day, I never knew of something different than country.

[nessa1416]

1)Is there a question that you have never been asked in an interview that you wish someone would ask you?

2) *Ask the question they would want to be asked*

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I like those because it gives them the power kindof...it makes lots of sense in my head

3) Hey Tre, we were discussing the other day what the craziest thing you've done is, so, what's the craziest thing you've ever done?

4)There's some inaudable words in "Blood, Sex, and Booze"...what do you say?

5) Out of all the albums you've made, which one is your favourite and why?

And I REALLY like the one about "Does any members of your family listen to your music"...I dunno, i just think it would be interesting to find out. or something like "What does your family/kids/wife/parents (etc...) think about you being in a punk rock group?"

[netty]

to be honest I dont think there is much point asking them what they think of fans behaviour to other fans as they wont have come across it. that kind of thing is seen more on the forums so they wont have come across it.

I`m enjoying reading this thread as I dont really have a clue what I would ask given the chance. not sensible questions any way.

apart from does Tre pluck his eyebrows?

[Isabel]

Ask why we barely can tell any difference between their shows during the AI tour, it always annoyed me that they didn't trouble to be more spontaneous seeing I'm sure they're able to do so. Or something like that.

I'd love to find out about that. So many "old" fans complain that the shows are all exactly the same. One of my friends has seen them 5 times and he once said: "If I have to hear another Hey Ho or Brain Stew one more time, I'm going to kill someone!"

I'd just love to know how they don't get sick of doing the exact same thing and playing the exact same songs in the exact same way with the exact same words in between evvvvvvery night!!

[netty]

it might be interesting, once you have decided which questions to submit to actually try answering them yourselves and see how close you can get to the answers they give.

[Guest Star Named Sun]

I'd love to find out about that. So many "old" fans complain that the shows are all exactly the same. One of my friends has seen them 5 times and he once said: "If I have to hear another Hey Ho or Brain Stew one more time, I'm going to kill someone!"

I'd just love to know how they don't get sick of doing the exact same thing and playing the exact same songs in the exact same way with the exact same words in between evvvvvvery night!!

that's exactly what i said

[Sazzrah]

ooh, i like this one.

39/smooth and kerplunk has a lot of good songs on them, but none got put on ISH

ISH was all of their singles that they brought out - they didn't release any from Kerplunk or 39/smooth, and Welcome to Paradise is on there...if that counts

[bunjies]

I find alot of the art of American Idiot reminds me of the Works of Artist Banksy. Also Tre's tattoo are inspired by two works of Banksy. I would like to know the Band opinion on the artist and if he had any influence on them.

[Radioactive1]

What song do you think lyrically has the most meaning to you and why?

What moment do you remember the most of the American Idiot tour?

Do you think it is awkward that you're still receiving awards from your last album, even though the era has ended?

If you could name one song (by any band) that you think represents Green Day, what would it be?

What do you think about younger fans who are into your music?

Besides the American Idiot era, what are some other times when you've had the 'Time of your life'?

If you could bring back any of your favorite bands/influences who would it be (as in who would you like to get back together)?

That's coming from someone who, five minutes ago had a completely blank mind.

I love all of those.

Seriously, I think those should be answered.

And this is such an awesome opportunity, but I can't think of any topics that I want answered that haven't been mentioned.

I'll have a think.

[Chibi]

I have some questions.....

1. How do you like to connect with fans? Like do you chat with them online and all.

2. Is the next album gonna be a punk opera like AI?

3. What did the 3 of you do while on break, like before starting the album.

4. If you could go back in time and rerecord an album wich one would it be?

5. Who do you think you will bring on the next tour?

[nessa1416]

1)Is there a question that you have never been asked in an interview that you wish someone would ask you?

2) *Ask the question they would want to be asked*

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I like those because it gives them the power kindof...it makes lots of sense in my head

3) Hey Tre, we were discussing the other day what the craziest thing you've done is, so, what's the craziest thing you've ever done?

4)There's some inaudable words in "Blood, Sex, and Booze"...what do you say?

5) Out of all the albums you've made, which one is your favourite and why?

And I REALLY like the one about "Does any members of your family listen to your music"...I dunno, i just think it would be interesting to find out. or something like "What does your family/kids/wife/parents (etc...) think about you being in a punk rock group?"

[spark in the night]

there was a question on the Idiot Club about how B's kids felt about the shows and their dad being a rockstar.

but he didnt really say anything. he just kinda said that they're alright with it. so....maybe we can ask it again idk

[nessa1416]

^^^ I like it.

[Inane Kiss]

1)Is there a question that you have never been asked in an interview that you wish someone would ask you?

2) *Ask the question they would want to be asked*

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I like those because it gives them the power kindof...it makes lots of sense in my head

4)There's some inaudable words in "Blood, Sex, and Booze"...what do you say?

[Sazzrah]

well you just named 5 different subjects, so how about we find a question for each category

Okie

I've had a look through the different posts and I'm thinking -

1. The Fans - ""How does it feel to have such a large/varied/devoted fanbase?" or "What are your views on the new generation of "Teenie" fans that you have gained who seem to be more interested in your looks than your music?"

2. Touring - "What made you decide to stick mainly with the same setlist throughout the AI tour?" or "What's been your favourite show to play and why?" or "What do you like and dislike about touring?"

3. Personal - "How has the success of Green Day affected your family/social life?" - that probably needs to be more specific.

4. The Music - "Whats your favourite lyric/album/song/instrument etc.?" "Do you plan to re-record Kerplunk or 39/smooth?" "Are thieir any different genres of music that you would like to experiment with?"

5. The Future - "Do you plan to work on any of your side projects in the future? (cough*The Network*cough, Frustrators, Pinhead gunpowder etc.) "You have achieved so much in your career, are there any ambitions that you are still working towards?"

Yeah...there are looooaaddss of other questions in the thread, I think they are all pretty good, and I think one random or funny one should be thrown in aswell

[To fall in love and Fall in debt]

I've known about this for three weeks and I still haven't come up with a good question aside from asking about what they're doing, and where the fuck Billie got Blue from.

I don't know if it's true but I read somewhere that Billies dad gave blue to Billie

[nessa1416]

^ I thought he got Blue from his dad too...

[Inane Kiss]

Okie

I've had a look through the different posts and I'm thinking -

1. The Fans - ""How does it feel to have such a large/varied/devoted fanbase?" or "What are your views on the new generation of "Teenie" fans that you have gained who seem to be more interested in your looks than your music?"

2. Touring - "What made you decide to stick mainly with the same setlist throughout the AI tour?" or "What's been your favourite show to play and why?" or "What do you like and dislike about touring?"

3. Personal - "How has the success of Green Day affected your family/social life?" - that probably needs to be more specific.

4. The Music - "Whats your favourite lyric/album/song/instrument etc.?" "Do you plan to re-record Kerplunk or 39/smooth?" "Are thieir any different genres of music that you would like to experiment with?"

5. The Future - "Do you plan to work on any of your side projects in the future? (cough*The Network*cough, Frustrators, Pinhead gunpowder etc.) "You have achieved so much in your career, are there any ambitions that you are still working towards?"

Yeah...there are looooaaddss of other questions in the thread, I think they are all pretty good, and I think one random or funny one should be thrown in aswell

i like this idea.

1.)Have you ever been attacked by a mob of fans?

2.)Who do you regret touring with, or who was the most fun touring with?

3.)When do you think has been the hardest time to balance being rockstars and being with freinds and family?

4.)What song has been the hardest (emotionally) for you to write?

5.)You have achieved so much in your career, are there any ambitions that you are still working towards?

although, there are some seriously good questions in here, and it would be a shame if they were overlooked.

[Isabel]

It's hard trying to pick questions, alot of them I've read have already been answered on the Idiot Club; and I'm stumped!!

But some of them are really good

[Green*Day*Freak]

i like these :

"If you could work with one artist/band dead or alive who would it be?"

"Whats Happening with the AI movie? any info/ideas you could tell us?"

2) Do you ever worry that because you've been honest about using drugs and alcohol, your children will think it's a good thing for them to do?

4) Have you ever heard a song that spoke to you in a way that made you wish you had written it and if so what song(s)?

10) Are there any covers of your songs you like?

[bjamdtc]

i got some.

1) when is the next time you guys are gonna be in denver?

2) Billie: when you died your hair blonde, how come you changed it to black so fast?

3) Mike: what is brittney's last name? and are you still with her?

4) Tre: what is your gf's name. cuz people told me that it was megan.

5) Billie: what is the most expensive thing in adeline right now?