heartscollide Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I wouldn't like it. Having more members makes the band (especially Billie) have more freedom to do onstage antics. I'm not saying it wouldn't be as entertaining but I just think they can't get as tired so it'll be easier to play longer.
JadedHaushinka Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Watch videos on YouTube of the band performing back in the day. Billie is just as entertaining as he is now. I have watched them. Not as entertaining as now, though. Think.. if there were no unofficial band members, he'd have to work so much on playing guitar and wouldn't be that much able to do something else with his hands like he does. And look what he does for example during KFAD and Shout!
Juliette Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Obviously it would still be great, I guess the sound just wouldn't be as full and they'd have to make a lot of changes Idk, I don't see the problem with how it is now.
darenmay Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 then i guess billie could not interact as much with the audience if he does lead guitar for all songs.
Hermione Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 So who knows! Hey...does anyone feel like with all the extra people on stage, Mike gets a little lost in the mix now? I have the feeling Mike isn't the most excited or most comfortable touring out of the bunch. Not really. Mike has the whole right side of the stage covered. I had a fantastic time watching him from that side and I barely noticed the other musicians most of the time, it was like the Mike show that night . He looked as excited and comfortable as can be to me. Watch videos on YouTube of the band performing back in the day. Billie is just as entertaining as he is now. Of course you're right, he was. But he can still do all the things he did back then now - the difference is now he has the freedom to do even more if he chooses. Do people really think the extra musicians take something away from the band on stage? I really don't feel like they do at all. The chemistry between Billie, Mike and Tre on stage is as strong as ever in my eyes, and it's a joy to watch. The extra musicians free them up to do more and make the sound fuller and richer, and provide more to watch if you choose. But they've never stopped me feeling like I was watching Billie, Mike and Tre first and foremost, they've only helped to make the show even better.
sampy Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 This is an interesting question. It kinda could be cool and all, but on the other hand, I've been just on nowaday Green Day show and I love the way how Billie interact with the audience, that's a really big part of Green Day show on these days and I love Jason F's sax-solos. And how would be song like KFAD then? It might be that if they would tour with just Billie, Mike and Tré, they might play more old school songs of course. But I really like how they are now on live shows. Do people really think the extra musicians take something away from the band on stage? I really don't feel like they do at all. The chemistry between Billie, Mike and Tre on stage is as strong as ever in my eyes, and it's a joy to watch. The extra musicians free them up to do more and make the sound fuller and richer, and provide more to watch if you choose. But they've never stopped me feeling like I was watching Billie, Mike and Tre first and foremost, they've only helped to make the show even better. This!
Mommy's Little Nightmare Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I don't see why this has turned into a one vs. the other thing. I love what the Jasons and Jeff add, but I also love the idea of seeing just Billie, Mike, and Tre. Nobody is saying there has to be a choice made between one or the other. Nobody is saying one is better than the other. Just that it would be cool to see them perform just the three of them- and let's be honest, it would. I'm sure they'll appear as a 3-piece again sometime. But, in an informal context only. Say, a surprise gig....if they would even still do those things at this point. So who knows! Hey...does anyone feel like with all the extra people on stage, Mike gets a little lost in the mix now? I have the feeling Mike isn't the most excited or most comfortable touring out of the bunch. Uh, I'm fairly certain they do still do those things. Remember those random Green Day shows that were popping up all over the Bay Area right before the album came out? And another three words that sum it all up: Foxboro Hot Tubs But no, I don't feel Mike gets lost in the mix. At the last two Green Day shows I've seen, I was right in front of Mike, and he keeps the crowd really entertained. He grins and winks and talks to the audience, and you can see how passionate he is about what he's doing.
mechanicalman Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Wouldn't you miss Billie running around singing and doing his signature 'HEY-OH's? No.
Doris The Spider Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I think it would e cool, but you know Jason and the rest of the guys are cool. So, it really doesn't matter. I hate when bands add more people to the live shows though. The Who did it too.
Sheehan Rysa Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 It would be awesome and crazy even thought we'd all miss the rest !
Are We The Waiting? Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 it would sound better and would be freaking awesome, but billie joe wouldn't be able to control the crowd as he does to date with the flexibility the other members give him. without jason white, he wouldn't be able to run around and generate as much energy as he does to make a concert that shits on other bands playing. plus, since they can't do the majority of the newer songs, the setlist would feel.. incomplete. however, that idea isn't so bad. it would be nice to watch what started it all, which was all 3 of them playing a pretty kickass show. today, i have to say that the shows have a bit more fun and energy with the other guys.
Coffee409 Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Watch videos on YouTube of the band performing back in the day. Billie is just as entertaining as he is now. THANK YOU! I was reading all these comments biting my tongue
Mommy's Little Nightmare Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 THANK YOU! I was reading all these comments biting my tongue Same here.
Hermione Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 See my thing is, watching the show how it is now IS watching the three of them. That's how it feels to me - the extra guys don't get in the way of that just like the audience members around me or the security and roadies between me and the stage don't get in the way of that. I already feel like I'm watching those three and their special chemistry together 100%.......so it would just be redundant to get rid of the extra musicians who are only enhancing the show. It really wouldn't make a difference to me because as far as watching Billie, Mike and Tre together goes I'm already totally satisfied.
21st century idiot Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 I think it would be awesome, I remember seeing them playing king for a day at goat island, it was funny as hell watching billie do true trumpet noises.
Axel Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 but all the original members are Billie, Mike, and Al Sobrante, not Tre Cool
Hermione Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 but all the original members are Billie, Mike, and Al Sobrante, not Tre Cool Touche! Now that would be interesting.
StevieT Posted September 11, 2010 Posted September 11, 2010 Ive just gotten to the point where i just take it as the the jasons are a part of the band.
Dry_Ice Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 I mean it would be all right. If the Jasons and the other crew guys weren't that it would kind of suck because I'm so used to them... but if they stopped touring with Green Day, I'd still be fine with it As long as I see Schneider creepin in the back
Rachel Nimrod Armstrong Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 i guess wouldent be much diffrence lol! but still it would be awesome tho lol! i think it would be much crazier
valentinesandcigs Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Ive just gotten to the point where i just take it as the the jasons are a part of the band. This It would be cool to see them do that but I think the 3 back up guys add something to that big arena sound they're going for now. Plus I don't think they would get rid of Jason White after he's been with them for 10 years.
Martyn Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Wouldn't original members be Billie, Mike and John......
xjernpqvrnbfv Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 It would be interesting to see, definitely. Not sure if it would work out for an entire tour, but the odd show would be cool . When I saw this I was reminded of this Oh my god this trumpet solo was awesome I think it would be only cool if they would do a mini tour in smaller venues. I'm sure everyone would have a blast, but for the bigger regular shows they need Jeff and the Jasons to kinda complete their sound. Idk if that makes sense, but that's just my opinion
oldblue Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 I don't see why this has turned into a one vs. the other thing. I love what the Jasons and Jeff add, but I also love the idea of seeing just Billie, Mike, and Tre. Nobody is saying there has to be a choice made between one or the other. Nobody is saying one is better than the other. Just that it would be cool to see them perform just the three of them- and let's be honest, it would. Uh, I'm fairly certain they do still do those things. Remember those random Green Day shows that were popping up all over the Bay Area right before the album came out? And another three words that sum it all up: Foxboro Hot Tubs But no, I don't feel Mike gets lost in the mix. At the last two Green Day shows I've seen, I was right in front of Mike, and he keeps the crowd really entertained. He grins and winks and talks to the audience, and you can see how passionate he is about what he's doing. Those warm-up gigs in the Bay Area weren't as a three-piece, and Foxboro Hot Tubs is five people.
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