Jaddedkitten Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's rep comes after the rock frontman had a meltdown onstage at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In a clip that has gone viral, Armstrong profanely complained that the band's time was being cut short, then smashed his guitar. In a statement to The Associated Press, the band apologized for the incident and said their set was not cut short by Clear Channel, the host of the two-day festival. The Grammy winning band also is canceling some of its promotional appearances. It is due to release the album "Uno" on Tuesday. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/rep-green-days-armstrong-getting-treatment#overlay-context=users/rjagodzinski ummmmmmm??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~ Walking Contradiction Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. The Grammy winning band also is canceling some of its promotional appearances. http://bigstory.ap.o...rs/rjagodzinski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura! Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's rep comes after the rock frontman had a meltdown onstage at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In a clip that has gone viral, Armstrong profanely complained that the band's time was being cut short, then smashed his guitar. In a statement to The Associated Press, the band apologized for the incident and said their set was not cut short by Clear Channel, the host of the two-day festival. The Grammy winning band also is canceling some of its promotional appearances. It is due to release the album "Uno" on Tuesday. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/rep-green-days-armstrong-getting-treatment#overlay-context=users/rjagodzinski ummmmmmm??? Oh wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Armataged Chump Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elena Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's rep comes after the rock frontman had a meltdown onstage at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In a clip that has gone viral, Armstrong profanely complained that the band's time was being cut short, then smashed his guitar. In a statement to The Associated Press, the band apologized for the incident and said their set was not cut short by Clear Channel, the host of the two-day festival. The Grammy winning band also is canceling some of its promotional appearances. It is due to release the album "Uno" on Tuesday. http://bigstory.ap.o...rs/rjagodzinski ummmmmmm??? what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yojimbo Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 So it looks like Billie was under substance abuse when performing at the iHeartRadio festival. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/rep-green-days-armstrong-treatment-17302565#.UF9g6q6B3RU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undómiel Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hmmm skeptical. On what? For what? Since when? Tested by? Confirmed by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desecrator09 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 This is Metallica all over again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaCharlatan&Saints Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Well that sucks big time. Didnt think it was serious just him having a bit to much before a show. It did seem a bit odd though to be fair. Well just hope he gets the help he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJedi Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 is it true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura! Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 The band should post about this on their site if this is indeed true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iScottie Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 what the fuck? Must be true if ABCNews is reporting it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karol Oliveira Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'm skeptical too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Yeah, I can't seem to find an actual link to the statement, so it's difficult to see if it's all been taken out of context. There are lots of articles out, but they're all just quoting Associated Press. It's definitely big news if they are cancelling appearances, but - given the Instagram pictures making light of the incident - I'd be surprised if this is a full-on rehab situation. Could be a publicity move on the part of the label, I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four. Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 He was just drunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaCharlatan&Saints Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hmmm skeptical. On what? For what? Since when? Tested by? Confirmed by? If their rep confirmed it its most likely true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass boy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Say what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I've asked for confirmation. But AP is a legit source, I'd be surprised if they got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desecrator09 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hopefully this doesn't turn into a James Hetfield fiasco where he's gone for like 9 months and the band is on the brink of breaking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undómiel Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If their rep confirmed it its most likely true. Which rep? Doesn't mention any names. When was this announced? Etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Milk Hotel Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 So... he wasn't just drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaCharlatan&Saints Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Plus the Assosiated Press are usually reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper Agent. Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 My reaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary711 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undómiel Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Stroke the furry wall Billie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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