Guest Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 personally i'm not thrilled about the idea but if it's what he wants to do, then more power to them. i'm just not a broadway person i guess, i never liked the idea of the musical in the first place.
Vespertine Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I'm not a fan of the Musical and I find it lame sometimes. But the fact Billie performed on Broadway doesn't bother me at all. On the contrary, it appeals to me. I love people who are always up to challenges, and Billie seems to be like that. I'm not gonna be all like "oh that's not punk" because I don't even care, to be honest. However, it doesn't mean I have to like his performance or the musical or anything. I just like the way he's been experimenting new things.
gdpony Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I totally felt the same way, not that I didnt like the idea, but was so nervous that the musical or the band would lose credibility. God di he prove me wrong, the videos are amazing, and so are the reviews!
rinu Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 I dislike the whole that musical thing, but I don't know.I always thought it should have been a movie.Whatever I don't really want him to play and never wanted AI to be a musical.But I guess I'm ok with whole thing.
lizziebix Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I love everything about the musical. I love that GD wanted to stretch themselves and try something new. I love that Billie has been given the opportunity to play a part in the story/music/character he himself created. I love that the band, or just Billie alone, always try to better themselves. I have loved seeing the growth of them as musicians and as a band over the last decade. I am looking to everything they want to experiment with in the future. For whatever it is, it will be a part of the growth of Green Day and for me that is all good.
McNavdo Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 It's not the musical itself or the fact that Billie Joe is in it that annoys me. It's the fact that having Billie Joe star in it is obviously just a publicity stunt and anyone that says it isn't is just a moron. At the end of the day the musical was losing its momentum and they saw this opportunity to get Billie Joe in to try and get people interested again. Performing at the NFL game must not of been a success so they have now got desperate. I have heard plenty of times that the muscial is not as popular on Broadway as they had expected it to be with many nights being far from sold out so it all adds up if you think about it
Hermione Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 It's not the musical itself or the fact that Billie Joe is in it that annoys me. It's the fact that having Billie Joe star in it is obviously just a publicity stunt and anyone that says it isn't is just a moron. At the end of the day the musical was losing its momentum and they saw this opportunity to get Billie Joe in to try and get people interested again. Performing at the NFL game must not of been a success so they have now got desperate. I have heard plenty of times that the muscial is not as popular on Broadway as they had expected it to be with many nights being far from sold out so it all adds up if you think about it If he's doing it to promote and publicize the musical......so what? Billie co-wrote the musical and is very proud of it, so Billie wants it to do well doesn't he? But to say it's "just" a publicity stunt is ridiculous. If you can't see how much Billie is enjoying doing it it's you who's the moron. Whatever other reasons there might be he's clearly doing it for his own enjoyment and sense of achievement too. The musical gets a publicity boost and Billie gets to try something new and push himself further as a performer - it's a win-win!
Holly Ann Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 He's only doing it for a week like yeah. I like him being on broadway, shows courage I guess. Not many other musicians would do that now, would they?
04rebhop Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I guess it feels weird without Tre and Mike not being around, because it doesn't feel totally Green Day, like what i have seen at the shows i have been to. I haven't seen the musical yet though, as i am still hoping that it will come to London, or i'll be able to go to New York when i have a bit more money. I don't want to judge the musical before i have seen it , so i don't really have an opinion on it yet. I'm not really sure what to think.
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 It's not the musical itself or the fact that Billie Joe is in it that annoys me. It's the fact that having Billie Joe star in it is obviously just a publicity stunt and anyone that says it isn't is just a moron. At the end of the day the musical was losing its momentum and they saw this opportunity to get Billie Joe in to try and get people interested again. Performing at the NFL game must not of been a success so they have now got desperate. I have heard plenty of times that the muscial is not as popular on Broadway as they had expected it to be with many nights being far from sold out so it all adds up if you think about it While I am pretty sure it's partly publicity, it's definitely not only publicity. You can see how much Billie loves to do it, and he wouldn't do it anyway if he didn't want to (or if the cast didn't want him to, for that matter). Also about your NFL game thing, that's not an argument. That was like what, two or three weeks ago, idrk. Either way, that halftime show has nothing to do with Billie playing in the show or not. It takes FAR more than three weeks to prepare and "train" (I can't find a better word, sorry) for a Broadway musical. Also... does it matter it's for publicity? You can't expect them to not care if the musical isn't doing good. Like Hermione said, it's a win-win situation.
Lu_S Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 About the "old Green Day", I don't want to be a bitch but you guys are fucking kidding with me!!! Do you guys ever stop to think how it would be fucking boring if Green Day did the same thing for 20 years! Fuck!! Who would bear to listening songs about masturbation over and over and over?! It's very foolish to say that Green Day is not the same anymore! I doubt they would reach where they arrived if they stayed doing the same thing for all these years. The quality of the lyrics has improved so much, the perfection that they have to play together is amazing, no band in my opinion play so "harmonic" like they, is a delight to listen their music. The issue is not that they have matured over the years; the issue is that you guys need to mature! Really fast! In life we must always be open-minded to new opportunities and challenges. Green Day does it better than anyone else, they are an example of self-reliant people who do what they want and what they like, not thinking about what others will think but thinking about they future as a band and as a individual. Thinking about the legacy that they want to leave and above all wondering about what is the best way to partying and have fun. The album American Idiot was a big step in the development of Green Day, it was there that they showed us, without a shadow of doubt that they won't summarize on Dookie. The 21st Century Breakdown album, in my opinion, is the best album they've released, the lyrics and the sound of it, is perfect! The musical is just one of a thousand opportunities that Green Day will embrace! It's fantastic to see that they still are looking for new ways and alternatives to expand their music and their crowd. I see this new step of Billie, playing St. Jimmy, as an inspiration! With this he shows me that no matter what others think, what they will say, if they will approve or not; in the end of the day what really matters is you have absolutely sure that you gave your best and experienced all the opportunities that life afforded to you. I learned from him that is a thousand times better to regret something you did than to regret of what you could have done!
Boston Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Im not a huge fan of it either. I wonder why Mike and Tre arent in the play...maybe they didnt want to be in it?? i dunno... Being a frontman involves the same sort of charisma and acting that being an actor does, so Billie is more suitable to be in a show. Can you honestly see Mike on Broadway? Tre might be able to. I bet his onstage antics could translate into a serious actor.
YehItsRyan Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 The musical has never bothered me, it's good that they are reaching out to a new audience with it. Plus AI makes sense as a musical, there's a storyline which is quite sound in it's meaning. I wouldn't like the old Green Day back, I prefer the 21st CB Green Day. They are a much more rounded band who are versatile and talented. Their live shows still reclaim that raw and edgy feel to it which has been with them ever since they started out over 20 years and now as a result they put on some of the best show's around nowadays.
dawn71 Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 It's not the musical itself or the fact that Billie Joe is in it that annoys me. It's the fact that having Billie Joe star in it is obviously just a publicity stunt and anyone that says it isn't is just a moron. At the end of the day the musical was losing its momentum and they saw this opportunity to get Billie Joe in to try and get people interested again. Performing at the NFL game must not of been a success so they have now got desperate. I have heard plenty of times that the muscial is not as popular on Broadway as they had expected it to be with many nights being far from sold out so it all adds up if you think about it Its called being punk, moron. Billie will do whatever he damn well pleases. He himself would probably say go fuck off if you don't like it. I'm assuaming you have never tried something new, you probably follow the trends and and for the most part you do what's expected of you and Green Day's music is your little walk on the wild side....lol {it doesn't feel good me talking about something I have no idea about does it?) I saw the show for the 1st time tonight and I heard some of people there say "Billie Joe is here, tonight I didn't know that?" and a few didn't even know who he was. Have you ever seen this show? If not then to me you have not earned the right to speak badly of which you know nothing about. I live in Texas and I traveled all the way here to see the show. It was so great I just am at a loss for words for how great it was. If the show was in trouble I don't think Billie would keep beating a dead horse. It's not like he needs the money. He has enough money that him, his children, and possibly his future children could ever spend in a lifetime. I say to you come see the punk rock show American Idiot for yourself then you will have something to draw from. Something to base your opinion on. A true Green Day day fan stand behind them no matter what. Also, why in the hell would you say that Green Day has gotten deperate? I mean come on, really? I will tell you something I guess you may not be aware of. Green Day does it for the music. Green Day has always been about the music. As I said earlier they have more money than they can spend in a lifetime. This to me reminds me of Gilman after Green Day signed a with a major. So many people were pissed and Green Day were 86'ed from Gillman. Some people act like it is taboo or something if you step outside the box. This AI show is them push the envelope and not letting theirself be boxed in and in doing so they have reached a new audience to add on to the one they have, not to take it away from the audience they have now. Just think if they never would have signed with a major & just play at Gillman and local places, you might be sitting here saying, "Green Day who?" By them taking this to Broadway they have reach people who may have never heard of Green Day if not for this awesome Broadway show. Do those people have any less of a right to become a Green Day fan as you did after Green Day signed with a major label? I saw them for the 1st time 19yrs ago in Tampa,FL I have watched them grow over the past 2 decades they have always crossed bounderies and tried new things and it was never out of desperation it was for the music and it always will be! Green Day is bigger than the sum of their parts. Green Day is music. They are the perfect recipe, the three of them together they make up the best fucking punk band ever! I will stop my rant now....
jensername Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 To be honest, I really wanted the American Idiot movie. What ever happened to that?
GreenDayisAmazing Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 I'v never really caught on to the musical, but I don't "hate" the idea (I'm all for experimenting with music), but I'm I the only one that doesn't want Billie Joe to perform on Broadway?? I'm not quite sure why, but something about it doesn't appeal to me. I'v grown up from watching him on MTV blasting out songs from Dookie, all the way through to 21CB, and have never had a problem with BJ experimenting with his skills, but this seems get to me. Maybe its something to do with the absence of Mike and Tre. I don't really know. Does anyone else agree, or is there something wrong with me? Don't hate, it's just my opinion! If I had the money I would defiantly go see American Idiot on Broadway. Although I think the cast does an amazing job. I think I would rather see it with Billie Joe in it just because I love watching him on stage!!! I just love Billie he's amazing. He looks great as St. Jimmy too!!!
Noy Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Yeah, Its more that I miss Old Green Day, then dislike the musical. same here..
Francois Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 I can understand your point, but I don't feel that way. Mike and Tre possibly don't want to do it. I thought it was weird at first, that an untrained, unprofessional, inexperienced (with acting) guy like Billie Joe would do this. I mean, it is a Broadway show. But then I realized that the role of St. Jimmy doesn't require any OUTSTANDING acting. Mostly singing, moving and personality and he really threw himself at it. It looked pretty awesome.
porksoda Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 I think a lot of it has to do with the label probably, for promotion and stuff. I mean, I'm sure some of it are Billie's/Green Day's ideas, but I know when you're on a major label and are as huge as Green Day are, you have to do a lot of weird things. I thought it was weird too, especially since Billie always used to say he'd "leave acting to the actors." But to be honest, I think the play is a lot better with him in it, but I don't exactly like the idea. I know he's going to get a lot of shit for it, but at the same time, fuck them! Billie does what he wants!
Nimrod2309 Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Yeah, Its more that I miss Old Green Day, then dislike the musical. same here.. The "old" Green Day is still with us and always will be. Thank your lucky stars(sorry, couldn't resist) that the guys ignored what other people might have thought and made that difficult decision years ago to sign to a major label. They have been getting crap about it for years. They were branded as "sellouts" all those years ago and unfortunately it is one(much to my annoyance) which has stuck and has been rejuvenated with this AI the musical debate. The reason you should be thankful they made that decision way back then is that you would never have known about them. They would have remained relative unknowns. They would have probably disappeared into obscurity as most of their peers from their time at The Gilman have. This forum probably wouldn't even exist for us to be having this discussion. No disrespect to anyone's age, but you aren't even old enough to have experienced first hand the "old" Green Day. Luckily for all of us we have the amazing music of Green Day which has been recorded for all of us to enjoy until the end of time. Many people have made very eloquent comments here about the natural progression of Green Day's music, which I agree with. It is what happens over time. The music changes, it has to. Green Day (the band, not the members) would die if it didn't. Truly creative people need to be able to change and grow. That is true of any person. The things that matter to us and inspire us are very different as life goes on. Billie, Mike and Tre are in their late thirties now. It would be ridiculous to think that the music they write now would be the same as it was when they were in their twenties. If you don't like the direction they are going you don't have to listen to it, like it, or as is the case here, see the musical. It does not make you less of a fan. There is no rule to say you HAVE to like everything a band does. But please respect those of us who do. I personally LOVE every "era" of Green Day. They must too otherwise they wouldn't bother to play older tracks at their shows. I look at the AI musical as just another part of the Green Day story. I am so fricking proud of what they have achieved that it brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it, especially Billie Joe. How many other rock/punk rock/punk-pop (however you like to label them) frontmen have played a role on Broadway in a production based on their creation. It is big shit. Billie Joe Armstrong has cemented his place in entertainment history. I was so glad he did so well because so many people were dissing his abilities before he had even attempted it. I am so glad that he was as great as I knew he could be. Lastly, I will just say one more thing about the "old" Green Day. It is still there. It has never left. You will never doubt this if you have ever seen Green Day perform live. You can FEEL it every minute they are on stage.
JeanJeanie Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 I was against it at first. Like I thought it was ridiculous and fucking moronic, but once again the dude's taught me that having the balls to just go for it pays off. He seems to have totally made that part his. It makes me want to stop making excuses and just try new shit more often. So, right on Billie Joe.
Tripe Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 The "old" Green Day is still with us and always will be. Thank your lucky stars(sorry, couldn't resist) that the guys ignored what other people might have thought and made that difficult decision years ago to sign to a major label. They have been getting crap about it for years. They were branded as "sellouts" all those years ago and unfortunately it is one(much to my annoyance) which has stuck and has been rejuvenated with this AI the musical debate. The reason you should be thankful they made that decision way back then is that you would never have known about them. They would have remained relative unknowns. They would have probably disappeared into obscurity as most of their peers from their time at The Gilman have. This forum probably wouldn't even exist for us to be having this discussion. No disrespect to anyone's age, but you aren't even old enough to have experienced first hand the "old" Green Day. Luckily for all of us we have the amazing music of Green Day which has been recorded for all of us to enjoy until the end of time. Many people have made very eloquent comments here about the natural progression of Green Day's music, which I agree with. It is what happens over time. The music changes, it has to. Green Day (the band, not the members) would die if it didn't. Truly creative people need to be able to change and grow. That is true of any person. The things that matter to us and inspire us are very different as life goes on. Billie, Mike and Tre are in their late thirties now. It would be ridiculous to think that the music they write now would be the same as it was when they were in their twenties. If you don't like the direction they are going you don't have to listen to it, like it, or as is the case here, see the musical. It does not make you less of a fan. There is no rule to say you HAVE to like everything a band does. But please respect those of us who do. I personally LOVE every "era" of Green Day. They must too otherwise they wouldn't bother to play older tracks at their shows. I look at the AI musical as just another part of the Green Day story. I am so fricking proud of what they have achieved that it brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it, especially Billie Joe. How many other rock/punk rock/punk-pop (however you like to label them) frontmen have played a role on Broadway in a production based on their creation. It is big shit. Billie Joe Armstrong has cemented his place in entertainment history. I was so glad he did so well because so many people were dissing his abilities before he had even attempted it. I am so glad that he was as great as I knew he could be. Lastly, I will just say one more thing about the "old" Green Day. It is still there. It has never left. You will never doubt this if you have ever seen Green Day perform live. You can FEEL it every minute they are on stage. Oh, that was awesome.
Kung_Pow Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 If I had the money this guy had, I'd fuck around on Broadway too. Why not?
Nimrod2309 Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Oh, that was awesome. Thanks...just saying what's in my heart.
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