News Archives - July 2020

The Longshot's 'Taxi Driver' named 2018's Coolest Song in the World

By Alissa /Jan. 6, 2019 / Comments

Billie Joe Armstrong's side project The Longshot recently claimed the top spot in an online voting contest on Little Steven's Underground Garage, a radio show on Sirius XM hosted by musician Steven Van Zandt.

"Taxi Driver," the upbeat second track on The Longshot's debut album "Love Is For Losers," was named the Coolest Song in the World for 2018. The song was featured in show 840, which you can listen to here.

The results are in...here are your top 10 Coolest Songs of 2018! #LSUG #CSW https://t.co/ZFtMpQHm9O #TheLongshot @MDesbarres @SoraiaRocks #45Spider @brianrayguitar @jeremyharlequin @WeeklingsMusic @aescovedo1 @jpsoars @willienile pic.twitter.com/vHw6ZRCMn4
— Underground Garage (@littlesteven_ug) January 2, 2019

Do you think "Taxi Driver" was the right choice? Chat with other fans about it on the Green Day Community forum.

Billie Joe interviewed on Beyond + Back Podcast

By BeachBum · Dec. 30, 2018 · 0 Comments

The Podcast Beyond + Back from Oakland, California, recently had the chance to chat with Billie Joe Armstrong during the band's downtime at Otis Studio. Billie Joe talks in-depth about the creative process of songwriting and pushing past ... read story

Tré Cool and Sara welcome their baby

By BeachBum · Dec. 30, 2018 · 0 Comments

Tré Cool and his wife, Sara, welcomed their son, Mickey Otis Wright, born Dec. 27, 2018! View this post on Instagram Mickey Otis Wright has arrived!! 12/27/18 weighing in at 7lbs. 10oz. He’s a healthy happy boy and ... read story

Have a happy 'Holiday' in a Green Day Christmas sweater

By Alissa · Dec. 13, 2018 · 0 Comments

Still searching for the perfect outfit for upcoming holiday parties? What about a Christmas gift for that special Green Day fan in your life? Don't worry, the band's online store has you covered. A cozy Revolution Radio-themed ugly ... read story

Billie Joe confirms he's working on new Green Day songs

By Alissa · Dec. 13, 2018 · 0 Comments

More than two years after Green Day released its most recent album, Billie Joe confirmed this week what many have assumed: he's currently working on songs for the next one. During an Instagram live stream, after a fan asked when new ... read story

Green Day shares live video of “Youngblood”

By Matt · Dec. 12, 2018 · 0 Comments

Green Day has just uploaded a new video to their YouTube channel to celebrate the Christmas holiday. The video contains Revolution Radio’s “Youngblood” overtop a live performance of the song and other tour footage. Check out the ... read story

Looking for news editors

Dec. 10, 2018 · 0 Comments

If you're a longtime visitor to GDA you know we've been kind of slow in posting the latest Green Day news. The site is run by volunteers. Everyone who posts and maintains the site does so because they like Green Day and like being involved ... read story

Letterbomb Vol. 2 - The RevRad Recap Zine is now available for pre-order

By BeachBum · Dec. 10, 2018 · 0 Comments

[pic=Letterbomb Vol.2: A Revrad Review]120918_Zine_option.jpg[/pic] Back in April 2017, we began working on the latest edition of GDA's zine to recap all the news and events that happened with Green Day and our community of during the ... read story

We are giving away a 3 copies of our upcoming zine Letterbomb Vol. 2

By BeachBum · Dec. 4, 2018 · 0 Comments

To celebrate the upcoming release of the new GDA Zine Letterbomb Vol.2, we are giving away 3 copies through social media. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for 3 chances to win! Check in each day for details on ... read story

Billie Joe asks your support of Project Chimps and NRDC on Giving Tuesday

Nov. 27, 2018 · 0 Comments

Billie Joe and Adrienne Armstrong posted in support of #GivingTuesday, a national day of charity following Thanksgiving. They posted in support of two charities they've been involved with for many years, Project Chimps, and the NRDC. ... read story

"Green Day since 1986" taken to Mars by new NASA lander

Nov. 27, 2018 · 0 Comments

NASA's latest Mars lander took along some Green Day memorabilia when it launched back in May, and made its successful landing on Mars yesterday. The band shared on Twitter that it also carried a message that said "Green Day Since 1986 ... read story

Foxboro Hot Tubs Reunion?!

By BeachBum · Nov. 4, 2018 · 0 Comments

Billie Joe just posted on The Longshot Instagram account about rehearsals with the Foxboro Hot Tubs and fans are already speculating if this is a hint of a possible FBHT tour in the near future. We currently know as much as you do, but it ... read story

The Winner of GDA's Pumpkin Carving Contest is...

By BeachBum · Nov. 2, 2018 · 0 Comments

[pic=Winning pumpkin entry]110218_3.jpg[/pic]Last week, we asked visitors to put their pumpkin carving skills to the test and submit their best Green Day pumpkins for a chance to win a Green Day American Idiot collection Titans Vinyl figure ... read story

Green Day takes third on Billboard's 'Greatest of All Time Alternative Artists' list

By Alissa · Oct. 31, 2018 · 0 Comments

Just two bands have dominated alternative radio airplay chart more than Green Day. The band was listed No. 3 on Billboard's "Greatest of All Time Alternative Artists" list, released this month to celebrate the Alternative Songs chart's ... read story

Billie Joe has returned to Instagram

By BeachBum · Oct. 29, 2018 · 0 Comments

If you follow Billie Joe on Instagram, you may have noticed his account disappeared on Oct. 5 with no warning or explanation. It appears our favorite frontman just needed a break from the social media platform because on October 26, his ... read story

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