YES!! they deserve to be in!!go listening to Dookie instead of only American Idiot! Who cares if they're punk no more? they're still doing very good ROCK music!

Posted by elisabetta on Saturday, 01/19/2013 @ 04:37am

The 2012 Guns n Roses sucks,but they're in because they have been great in the past..that's the same thing for Green Day,they were better in the past,but now they're still good..they must be in at least for their punk rock past!! Moreover, a lot of great band who are in the HOF , respect Green Day,like u2,Ramones ecc and say they're punk!

Posted by elisabetta on Saturday, 01/19/2013 @ 04:43am

Green day totally deserves to get in the hall of fame they just broke a world record letting three albums out in three months and theyve been playing since 1985 and theyre the most successful punk rock band of all time and they and they should get in the hall of fame this year

Posted by James on Saturday, 01/19/2013 @ 20:31pm

Green day deserves so much to be in the Rock'n roll Hall of fame. They're a great band, they've so many fans, they do great music.
Billie Joe is a great singer, Mike is very good at playing, Tré is a perfect drummer. What else?
They are also special persons, I personally admire them a lot.
Yes, they have changed, their music hasn't the punk sound of the first albums, but that's normal! They change while the world too changes.
So, I think it will be amazing if they could join the Rock'n Roll Hall of fame.
That's all.
Rage and love.
I personally am a Green Day's fan since 2008 but I listen also to the old albums like Insomniac, Kerplunk, Dookie, 1,039 Smoothed Out Slappy Hours.

Posted by Katy on Sunday, 01/20/2013 @ 13:08pm

they'll get in!! they inspired the new punk band like blink 182,sum 41. so they CHANGED music,because they've tried a mix of pop,punkrock and alternative rock,and no one ever did it before.

Posted by paul on Sunday, 01/20/2013 @ 15:37pm

Green Day deserves to be in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, they didn't start the Punk Movement, but they helped change the scene of 90's Alternative Rock for sure, along with RHCP, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, etc. "Dookie" is a classic album, whether you like it or not, and "American Idiot" really brought the "Anti-Bush" into Modern Music's forefront, I mean, there was Springsteen, R.E.M., The Dixie Chicks talking crap about Bush, but no one had the force that Green Day had with that subject (although I don't really think of "American Idiot" as a political album, but more of a story concept of people during the Bush administration, 21st Century Breakdown is way more political in term's of their albums), but they are one of the few band's keeping Rock N Roll alive and kicking in the mainstream, I mean at the VMA's this past year, Green Day was the ONLY Rock band their, they are all talented musicians, and Billie Joe is one hell of a songwriter!! Don't believe me? Then listen to "Misery", "Jesus Of Suburbia", "Homecoming", "Peacemaker", "American Eulogy", "Dirty Rotten Bastards", "X-Kid", etc. Plus, Green Day is one of the best live band's around, they totally capture the spirit of Rock N Roll that you could easily feel at a Springsteen show or a Ramones show, they live and play in the moment, and are FAR better than most "Rock" bands out their today, so all in all, YES! They should be inducteed, and they probably and easily will be within the next couple years

Posted by Zach Perron on Monday, 01/21/2013 @ 22:31pm

Green Day came years too late in the game to have anything whatsoever to do with punk other than being fans and imitators of the genre, but they have produced a respectable and induction worthy body of work.

It would be nice to at least see the Buzzcocks go first, But we're talking about Cleveland, not Revisited/Projected. Getting shit like this right is too much to ask of them.

Posted by DarinRG on Tuesday, 01/22/2013 @ 02:47am

Green Day is a first-year lock (by lock, read '99% chance, accounting for the Rock Hall's poor judgment'). The questions are who will be the first punk band after Green Day to retroactively get in, and how long will it take? MC5? Buzzcocks? Dead Kennedys? Black Flag? Bad Brains? The Misfits?

Posted by Paul K on Tuesday, 01/22/2013 @ 14:48pm

For true/underground punk rockers, Green Day does not deserve to get in. But people forget one thing about GD.

Green Day never actually considered themselves punk. In fact, since Insomniac in the 90s, they simply "left" punk forever as shown in 86. And since then, they have taken in elements of other genres starting with alternative rock, power pop, folk punk/rock on Warning, and The Who-styled elemnts on American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown.

They're not a pure punk band (just like with The Clash, who also fused other elements into their sound). And people have to understand that GD themselves influenced a ton of bands across a good range of genres in the 90s and 2000s. Weezer and Jimmy Eat World are some of them, and neither are punk rock or pure pop punk (both play mostly alternative).

Finally, GD was seen as a gateway to punk for those in the 90s. Maybe they don't like them that much now, but for them, GD was essential to getting them into punk rock (for me, that band was actually The Offspring).

Some of the other punk bands are mentioned, but the more I think of it, the more I realize that unlike other punk bands already in (specifically Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash), they just don't have enough of an impact on music as a whole. Sure they may have been big on punk, but let's remember, a band like A.C. was influential to grindcore, but they...yeah...their music is often laughable. Green Day will be inducted 2 years from now...and there's not much you can do.

Posted by maplejet on Saturday, 02/16/2013 @ 13:00pm

They absolutely deserve it. They helped bring punk back. People complain about simple power chords, but they also have an amazing bassist and a very talented drummer. Not to mention Billie Joe's voice. Lastly, they can't remain static after 20-something years, they had to change sometime!

Posted by Me on Sunday, 02/17/2013 @ 17:44pm

So true ME

Posted by Rocket Man on Sunday, 02/17/2013 @ 18:29pm

Hell yeah! They have deserved to be in since forever!

Posted by Danny on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 17:01pm

While I don't care for most of their music, I do have high respect for Green Day for having so many followers and as others have said, they helped re-popularize punk and bring it to the mainstream. I wouldn't be surprised if they were in within two years of their eligibility.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 02/28/2013 @ 19:25pm

To those who say all of Green Day's albums sound the same - don't listen to Metallica, Deftones, Disturbed, The Beatles, Weezer, Rush, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Mumford and Sons - in fact, don't listen to music at all. They all sound like themselves. Every Tool album sounds like a Tool album, every Rush album sounds like a Rush album, every Metallica album SOUNDS like a Metallica album. If they sounded any different, all of you would be just as annoyed they didn't stick with their original sound.

Long story short? There is no pleasing everybody. Green Day, of all people, realizes this so they don't even try.

Posted by Katie on Wednesday, 03/27/2013 @ 13:54pm

"The Beatles"

yeah, Please Please Me and Sgt. Peppers are identical.

Posted by GFW on Wednesday, 03/27/2013 @ 14:10pm

I'm surprised Katie didn't mention AC/DC. I think Angus Young said several years ago, "I hate it when people say we've made 10 albums that all sound the same... we've actually made 11 albums that all sound the same!"

Posted by Tahvo Parvianen on Thursday, 03/28/2013 @ 09:18am

And recently, Billie Joe made the 'cover of the Rolling Stone'. I'm sure Jann will give them a big push when their time comes around

Posted by Jason Voigt on Friday, 03/29/2013 @ 02:54am

Green Day does deserve a spot!
I know ome of you oppose but they're definatly worthy of a spot. Theve influenced counless bands and put a new vibe in music. Even if you hate them consider the real pure meanings the lyrics say. They have worked basically since they were 16 and now they're all around 40. To keep a band together thag long and still make albums and win awards is amazing. They truely do deserve to be in the hall of fame.

Posted by Sidney on Thursday, 04/11/2013 @ 17:53pm

Sorry about the grammer I'm on a tablet

Posted by Sidney on Thursday, 04/11/2013 @ 18:01pm

Sorry about the grammer I'm on a tablet

Posted by Sidney on Thursday, 04/11/2013 @ 18:01pm

The comment I tried to post earlier looked like spam apparently, so I'll try to keep it short
I've like Green Day since I was six, because I heard Boulevard of Broken Dreams (scoff, roll your eyes, I don't give a a shit)
I love all their music, but some of their new music has been a slight disappointment
To the haters: have your opinions. Not everyone can like the same thing. If they did, it'd be really weird and virtually impossible.
I won't tell you to F yourselves because it's rude
Why must we argue heatedly over MUSIC

Posted by Lilly on Tuesday, 06/25/2013 @ 17:36pm

I have to be fair here. Granted Greenday (especially their biggest hits) were pretty boring and unoriginal. However, They did open doors to a lot of kids. They did not really kill rock and roll, in fact, they did (in some ways) contribute to its return in the 90s. They didn't break any new ground, but they did get a lot of kids to pick up instruments and just jam. Isn't that what rock and roll is all about?

Posted by Pedro on Thursday, 07/25/2013 @ 15:19pm

I believe Green Day's chances at getting in are very good. They've been a and for about 27 years considering the fact that they were out and about in 1987. The only disappointing album(s) they've put out in my opinion was "Warning" and I'd have to also say their recent trilogy, "Uno, Dos, Tre!". Green Day's been an influence on countless other bands and I think they definitely deserve their spot. F*ck, I'd like to be there when it happens. They have my vote.

Posted by Brittany on Tuesday, 08/6/2013 @ 15:41pm

And oh-my-f***ing-god. I'm scrolling the comments and reminiscing. The majority of the comments I posted was during my lunch hour in High School. I was 16 at the time. I'm 19 now and oh my lord, I can't believe Sam and GFW are still on here. Nice to see you guys again. How've y'all been?

Posted by Brittany on Tuesday, 08/6/2013 @ 15:49pm

Green Day to me seems like between first and third year pick inductees. Just in my humble opinion anyway.

Posted by Tim on Tuesday, 08/6/2013 @ 15:56pm

UPDATE: During that period in my life, I didn't like the Sex Pistols. My opinion on them now has definitely changed.

I can't believe all the shit I spewed in my early adolescent years... I WAS ignorant, but after HS I'd say I've grown up a lot. Reading those comments on me bashing TSP is baffling me now. Oh well. My music interests have changed quite a lot.
By the way, if anybody's interested in hearing my music, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/brittanyloveless

Peace

Posted by Brittany on Tuesday, 08/6/2013 @ 16:01pm

They'll likely go in first ballot. I'm not much of a fan, but they have objectively earned it. Good to see you again, Brittany.

Posted by DarinRG on Tuesday, 08/6/2013 @ 20:02pm

Oh, sup Brittany.

Posted by GFW on Wednesday, 08/7/2013 @ 07:56am

Good to see Brittany popping in.

Brit, chked out your youtube videos/music. Great work for a youngun like you! Please keep at it. Also saw you in one of your clips. I expected more piercings ;-)

As for Green Day's latest albums. Have come to conclusion that Uno! is best of the 3, Dos! is OK & they should have just taken the 4 or so good tunes off Tre! & put them in Uno!/Dos!.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 08/8/2013 @ 08:34am

I agree. I like Brittany's stuff. I had a frenemy thing with her when she was a regular, but I respected her passion and it comes through in her own music.

Posted by DarinRG on Thursday, 08/8/2013 @ 09:54am

YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Happy on Thursday, 08/8/2013 @ 12:59pm

Danke, Zach ;-)

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 08/9/2013 @ 07:41am

At Cheesecrop:
I wrote that commentary nearly two years ago. While I still prefer old music over Green Day and the wave of pop punk that engulfed the country by storm during the past decade and a half, my opinions have changed slightly and I regret attacking fans of any said genre in music--I've grown a tad older and wiser in these past two years (at a snail's pace.) Yes, you are absolutely correct on The Clash--I couldn't have said it better myself. I've actually begun to become more informed on politics (although I refuse to vote for any candidates up for any of the elections), and I have also rediscovered my love of The Clash's music. However, not all of the Clash's music is considered punk--surely their first LP qualifies, but they merge so many different styles together, and yes they do inject a truck load of political commentary. But, it's great sounding music to me, and I enjoy it quite a bit. I am definitely not as narrow-minded, genre-wise, and I respect certain bands for certain aspects of their career--I primarily focus on the Clash's accomplished musicianship, and I could care less for most of their lyrics. All in all, punk in it's purest form doesn't seem too concerned with politics, and I enjoy the original wave from the seventies, as it sounds plenty fresher to me than most of the bands that have come about in recent years. That's just my opinion, and while I generally think that rock music and politicians make strange bedfellows, I can appreciate other bands for including a governmental reference here or there, punk or not. I am a big Cure fan, by the way. I'm not looking to start any conflicts, but I did write that up a while back, and I respect others for what they listen to whether I'm partial to it or not. Green Day just doesn't put the bullet in the Bible for me.

Posted by Steve on Friday, 08/9/2013 @ 21:24pm

Before I respond to some of the comments directed to me, Cheesecrop, I figured I'd make you aware of two things:

1) I have already contacted Steve and informed him of this conversation so that he can jump in and share his feelings. I'd rather give him the table to speak instead of talking for him.

2) I'm purposely refusing to address anything specifically aimed at Steve, as I feel it would be more correct if he had a chance to defend his statements and clarify his positions.

Now that the formalities have been acknowledged, it's time to respond to a few points you made:

"After all, he talks about how there is noting "sleazy, dirty or wretched" about modern punk. At the same time, your post immediately above this has you praising the Cure, who are one of the cleanest, tidiest pop acts I've ever seen. Unless you ARE separating the Rock (i.e. the Ramones, Buzzcocks, etc. ... & early Green Day) from the Pop (i.e. the Cure - solid music, btw)."

I've never said that being "sleazy, dirty or wretched" are attributes I look for in punk bands, so I fail to see how any of that relates to my admiration for The Cure. I am not a huge punk fan, but I what I do enjoy falls into the 1970s era as well as some of the proto-punk bands (think The Stooges and The New York Dolls). My interest in punk falls off sharply with the beginnings of hardcore punk (A completely disposable style; heard one, heard 'em all.). The Cure's sound is far more experimental and ambitious than The Ramones and their ilk, even though I enjoy them both. The Cure are usually classified as postpunk and goth rather than just straight punk. Their sound owes more to David Bowie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Roxy Music, and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (Robert Smith did credit The Buzzcocks as an influence, but The Cure's overall sound has more goth, glam rock, and psychedelic influences than straight punk).

While I will concede that some of The Cure's material falls into a more accessible, pop format (Friday I'm in Love is a prime example), most of what they do is most definitely not accessible, radio-friendly music. Have you even listened to Pornography (The whole album, not just snippets or a few tracks)? It's not exactly the kind of music that would be sandwiched in between Olivia Newton-John and Lionel Richie back in the day. When you refer to The Cure as "one of the cleanest, tidiest pop acts I've ever seen," my head just boggles at how wrong that statement is. For crying out loud, you make it sound like they were competing for the same crowd as Air Supply and Kenny Rogers back in the early '80s. Not quite as asinine as what that jackass classicrocker said about '70s glam rock, but it's a categorization that puzzles me. (Granted, image was a part of that scene, but it was not the only worthwhile aspect of glam rock. The music counts first.)

"As a matter of fact, one could easily say that by the time of "American Idiot", the Cure also fit the mode of being for your mom, & not impressionable young people. I Do hope you constantly challenge your friend Steve's assumptions on some of these issues. :)"

The thought of The Cure ever being a band that would appeal to average moms is laughable. The only moms I can think of who would be fans of The Cure would be the hip ones who were fans of The Cure back in the 1980s and introduced them to their children.

As I mentioned before, Steve got me hooked on a lot of '70s English glam rock, new wave, post-punk, synthpop, new romantic, prog rock, and proto-punk/early punk bands. I, in turn, introduced him to rockabilly, jump blues, soul, rhythm & blues, surf, Chicago/Texas blues, swing and bebop jazz, and piano blues. Our tastes in music are very compatible, although our tastes aren't complete mirror images of each other.

Posted by Zach on Friday, 08/9/2013 @ 21:43pm

Welcome aboard, Steve. Hope you stick around.

I have to admit that I also enjoy The Clash, but I likewise tune out the political themes, as it is the musicianship that matters most to me. Musically speaking, The Clash had a hell of lot more going for them than the hardcore punk groups, which barely rose above 2-3 chord sloppiness and earache-inducing "vocals" (Obnoxious screaming is more like it).

Posted by Zach on Friday, 08/9/2013 @ 21:55pm

At Cheesecrop:

I wrote that commentary nearly two years ago. While I still prefer old music over Green Day and the wave of pop punk that engulfed the country by storm during the past decade and a half, my opinions have changed slightly and I regret attacking fans of any said genre in music--

etc., onward

Posted by Steve on Friday, 08.9.13 @ 21:24pm
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Obviously, I had no idea your comments were from two yrs. ago.

I agree that politics doesn't have to be a part of music, & that when it's used as an extra selling point, that listener's need to beware of the act. If they've the musicianship to back it up, then more power to the act - in rock terms.

Over a great deal of time, I've developed a decidedly diff. view on rock. There is lots of rock out there. It's just a matter of hunting and pecking around. Sometimes the radio can fool you, though. I think it's all a matter of tuning out the vocalist & listening to the players. If the drummer swings, the bassist finds a place to keep him/her company, if there willing to change up the structure slightly, then it becomes a little more bearable. If the guitarist has something to say, then throw him in there too.

I agree that most modern "punk" has little going for it w/the singles, but that's more to do w/a money grab than anything else. If Joe Corporation Exec tells you to play stock riffs, lots of these bands will play "riffing for dollars". Out in the hinterlands you'll find worthwhile stuff (that'll be the bands w/the empty pockets).

Stick around on-site, Please. We're about to hit the 80's on our massive Song Project, & adding in extra voices to the mix is always cool. Just follow along, try to interpret the 70's part (if you like), & you'll be o.k. :)

Posted by Cheesecrop on Sunday, 08/11/2013 @ 06:18am

When you refer to The Cure as "one of the cleanest, tidiest pop acts I've ever seen," my head just boggles at how wrong that statement is. For crying out loud, you make it sound like they were competing for the same crowd as Air Supply and Kenny Rogers back in the early '80s. it's a categorization that puzzles me. (Granted, image was a part of that scene, but it was not the only worthwhile aspect of glam rock. The music counts first.)

Posted by Zach on Friday, 08.9.13 @ 21:43pm
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I edited the classicrocker reference out (no need to mention).

You answered your own question when you referred to the image. Even you have to admit that, when compared to the safety-pin & bondage crowd that surfaced right around the time of The Cure, they look as well-scrubbed as Green Day.

For the record, the Cure made some great pop. I like a lot of what they did. Please understand, my definition of rock is far, far diff. from what most of the folks on this site believe. I Know this already. Thing is, I've never had a problem appreciating most acts for what they bring to the table, even if I may see it in a diff. light musically. I've slowly come to the conclusion that I should expect no one, period, to follow my musical trail. I do respect what you say. Just understand, I'm probably coming from a completely different direction (though you'll always get my vote on the 50's).

Posted by Cheesecrop on Sunday, 08/11/2013 @ 06:50am

"You answered your own question when you referred to the image. Even you have to admit that, when compared to the safety-pin & bondage crowd that surfaced right around the time of The Cure, they look as well-scrubbed as Green Day."

My comment about image was a reference to classicrocker's myopic views on the '70s glam rock movement, not about The Cure or Green Day. By editing out my reference to him, you completely altered the intent of my comments and made it seems like I was talking about The Cure.

One crucial thing to remember is that nearly every genre of music has its own image, and anyone who disputes it is kidding themselves. The punk bands that emerged around the same time as The Cure were just as guilty of pushing a certain look and fashion style, even though they vainly attempted to paint themselves as "nonconformists" and "independent." What a band wears has no bearing on whether I enjoy their music or not, because it is the music that counts first and foremost. In that regard, I consider The Cure superior to the hardcore punk bands that sprung up around the same time. I cited examples of The Cure's musical repertoire that prove how experimental and unique they are as a band, without any regard as to whether they fit into pop or rock (All that it matters is that it sounds good to me). Hardcore punk, OTOH, contains none of the elements I look for in music. Mindless screaming, two-chord guitar-playing, and incomprehensible lyrics just don't cut it for me. I want instruments and voices that sound great or even just good. Maybe I've just been spoiled by recent listens to Dizzy Gillespie, The Nat King Cole (before Nat went solo and ditched jazz for pop), and Charlie Parker, but I just can't settle for mediocrity in music.

"For the record, the Cure made some great pop. I like a lot of what they did. Please understand, my definition of rock is far, far diff. from what most of the folks on this site believe. I Know this already. Thing is, I've never had a problem appreciating most acts for what they bring to the table, even if I may see it in a diff. light musically. I've slowly come to the conclusion that I should expect no one, period, to follow my musical trail. I do respect what you say. Just understand, I'm probably coming from a completely different direction (though you'll always get my vote on the 50's)."

Glad to see that you and I share a mutual appreciation of The Cure. While your classification of them as pop raises my eyebrows, I'm not about to blow a gasket, unless you pull a classicrocker and say that they sacrificed musicianship for image (In case you haven't yet noticed, I really despise him).

I read your timeline of rock vs. pop, and I agree and disagree with it. I'm surprised that you didn't mention the most obvious example of pop being passed off as rock, Pat Boone. You did mention his contemporaries, like Fabian and Frankie Avalon, but Boone strikes me as a more glaring example. I obviously disagree with your labeling Van Halen as pop, but that's water under the bridge.

I hold no ill will towards you for how you perceive rock and pop, and respect you for sticking to your guns.

Posted by Zach on Wednesday, 08/28/2013 @ 23:23pm

Green Day is a great band, I must agree. They have a great songwriter, an erratic drummer, and one of the best bassist around. I love them with all my heart, and hope they make it into the Hall. But in terms of being influential (which I'm sure is a key factor), I can't think of any, in my opinion, good bands that count them as one of their influences. Yes, Green Day is considered, and rightly so, possibly the greatest live band in the world. But talent isn't the only thing that counts.

Posted by Faith on Friday, 09/27/2013 @ 14:17pm

yes Green day definitly deserves to be in the Hall....just think about it they came out and pumped put hit after hit then it seemed like they fell of the map but they make a comeback out of nowhere and continue to pump out some kick ass records...even if you dont like Green day you have to respect them

Posted by kevin on Saturday, 10/19/2013 @ 00:40am

I fully believe that they SHOULD be inducted, though I have my doubts that they WILL. The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame denies great musicians for long periods of time, and accepts significantly lesser musicians every year.

Green Day have been accepted by those musicians that they are most inspired by; The Ramones and Iggy Pop having asked Green Day to induct them/play cover songs at their induction. In one of Joe Strummer's last interviews, he mentioned how he likes Green Day; Bob Mould from Husker Du, and Bad Religion's Greg Gaffin was also interviewed in a Green Day documentary along with Elvis Costello, etc about Green Day's talent and importance to bringing punk into a more public eye. Glen Matlock, original bassist of the Sex Pistols even took a fancy to them.

For good or for bad, new generations became interested in punk thanks to Green Day--obviously not ONLY because of Green Day, but because of their popularity in the mid-nineties, it drew attention to it. They were like a gate-way drug. Also because they greatly CREDITED their inspirations.

Whether you like a band or not, objectively, you cannot deny song-writing, musical and sound quality. Not to mention they are great to fans. They've ALWAYS stuck by what they believe in because they love making music, and that is all that matters to them. They never have, and never will let people put them down for their decisions, and that is a great inspiration.

People who bitch about them because "Dookie was better", yet most who say this were barely out of childhood when Dookie came out, and clearly would've liked more recent albums in order to bother with Dookie. People who say Green Day were punk BEFORE Dookie, are ridiculous because then they had the LEAST punk music EVER. They may have lived more "punk", but that's it, and it's not like they didn't try to stay involved in the community. People who say they sucked after American Idiot are also up their asses because that album is pure brilliance. People who start calling Green Day "bubblegum" punk, or "sellouts" are just hoping on an un-informed Green Day-hating bandwagon that seems to have become so popular since about 2005.

Ever wonder why it's always Green Day that gets lumped in to this EXTREME, and unnecessary hate? To the point where people go out of their way to harass Green Day fans and video comments on YouTube? It's because Green Day fan base is dedicated and protective, and internet trolls like to push us, yet won't in real life because they have no legitimate arguments about Green Day that can't be EASILY shut down by LOGIC and BACKGROUND INFORMATION on the band.

Posted by Shann on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 21:34pm

McFly, Tsunami Bomb, The Matches, Teenage Bottlerocket, Anti-Flag, Sum-41, Blink-182, All Time Low, The Living End, Good Charlotte, Weezer, Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, AFI, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, Paramore, etc were influeced by Green Day. Both good bands, and "meh" at best bands, or just plain "FUN" bands.

Not to mention all the bands they created themselves and participated in, and the fact that Billie Joe runs a record label.

Posted by Xander on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 21:50pm

Also. Erm. Nirvana is getting inducted this year, and I'm none too impressed, nor can I say the bands influenced by them were all that memorable. That's not to say Nirvana isn't a great band; they are, just I don't believe they are any better than Green Day. The death of Kurt Cobain was tragic, but melodramatic, and a pretentious reason for killing yourself and leaving your child, friends, and passions behind for.

If it weren't for his death, I doubt Nirvana would have become so iconic. Cobain would have at some point released an album that upset "old fans", just as Green Day did, and it would start crap like this as well. Yes, if it weren't for Nirvana making their alternative music palatable enough to be played on mainstream radio, then Green Day wouldn't have been the next choice (which is LITERALLY why the record companies hunted Green Day down; to be the next big alternative band on the radio), and why it opened the doors further to bands like Rancid, and later many more. They got popular because people started getting tired of the grunge sound.

Posted by Shann on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 22:01pm

Sharin, I think Green Day will get in on their first year of eligibility. Having somewhat recently been the presenter for the Stooges when they were inducted, Billie Joe, at present, would appear to be on the inside track with the powers-that-be, and that'll always help towards getting your act inducted.

As far as Nirvana goes, I do believe they'd be considered iconic if Cobain hadn't committed suicide. When "Smells Like Teen Spirit" broke through to the mainstream, it seriously changed the game, the way rock was viewed, the way it was exhibited, the way it was expected to sound. That record alone was pretty much the death of the '80's' musical philosophy. It changed in that much, and would still be heralded as such. Had Cobain lived, it's hard to say whether they'd be able to top the gravitas of what that song alone accomplished. It may not be your favorite Nirvana track, but it is iconic, out and out. And Nirvana would still be getting inducted this year for what they did.

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 12/24/2013 @ 01:57am

GD are influential whether the haters like it or not. There is no denying that many new bands would not exist without them whether those bands are good or not. If you know anything at all about the band beyond the surface you will know they do not have the attitudes of 'sellouts', BJ has admitted many times that he wishes they could go back to playing sweaty clubs and does not enjoy being on a major label. They just wanted their music to be heard and to always be able to play it. Signing up is a way to do it that also feeds your family and secures a future for your children. But I suppose punk ethics should come before keeping a roof over your head....

Posted by SC on Saturday, 12/28/2013 @ 10:11am

If you guys don't like Green Day, that just goes to show you how much you actually know about them...NOTHING! They've been a band since the 1980s... They were first known as Sweet Children... They've released 11 albums... They have 5 Grammies out of their 18 nominations... They've gotten 6 awards and 9 nominations at the MTV Video Music Award... At the American Music Awards they received five nominations for the "Favorite Alternate Artist" award... They were nominated for 9 Billboard Music Awards in 2005, winning 6 of them including "Rock Artist of the Year" and "Rock Song of the Year."...so, yeah. I'd say they deserve to be inducted and to continue being the best Punk Rock band in the world. If you don't like them, don't worry about it. Just leave the page. You don't need to say anything. So stop talking about them like that... Thanks ;)

Posted by Victoria on Saturday, 12/28/2013 @ 17:14pm

"If you guys don't like Green Day, that just goes to show you how much you actually know about them...NOTHING! "--Victoria

I don't hate Green Day, and indeed enjoy a number of their songs, but I have to laugh at absurd maxims such as this. Green Day may simply not be someone's cup of tea. It's ridiculous, As inundated as the world of music has been with information about the Beatles, the average person almost certainly knows something, or a few things, about the Beatles, and yet there are people who simply don't fancy them. What makes Green Day so special? Or Rush? Or the Four Season? It's as absurd a statement as assuming that because you understand someone's position, you must therefore be in agreement with them. Utter hogwash.

Posted by Philip on Saturday, 12/28/2013 @ 18:04pm

HECK yes they should be inducted!!! And to all the people saying they're "pop" and "terrible musicians", I'll just leave this here... http://youtu.be/SUeefOD2pKw

Posted by Ashley on Sunday, 12/29/2013 @ 03:03am

Are you people freaking serious?? You can't have an opinion on anything or anyone withought knowing them very well! I bet my a$$ none of you who are dishing Green Day have actually listened to a whole album, or do I have to say more than one song? I'll tell you something. I'm a fan since 1992 and their music has changed my life to the best. So they did for thousands of other people who listen to their music. Doesn't that count as an influence? They have their own musical that's about to become a movie and I'm pretty sure that all of you who're dishing them are fans of other bands who may be big, but they'll never be as good as Green Day and they'll never have what they have. So, you eat your heart out, but you can never touch them. And just an advise. You should enjoy the music and not bitching about it. So times like this, you better shut your mouth and listen to the darn music before they take it away from us and we all become robots!!!

Posted by Just A Person on Sunday, 12/29/2013 @ 10:10am

"I bet my a$$ none of you who are dishing Green Day have actually listened to a whole album, or do I have to say more than one song?"

yeah, agreed, sick of haters putting my green day cds in the dishwasher.

"So times like this, you better shut your mouth and listen to the darn music before they take it away from us and we all become robots!!!"

what, are green day the only thing keeping away some sort of dystopian future where music is banned and all people are mindless automatons? well shit, best put them in the hall now!

Posted by GFW on Sunday, 12/29/2013 @ 10:26am

I'm a green day fan so naturally I'm all for their induction, but regardless of whether or not you like their music, they have done nothing to hinder music progression which is the general feel I get from the opposing messages. They are very talented musicians and song writers. They take new steps towards song writing and album creation. American idiot being a rock opera as a rarely seen idea, ¡UNO!, ¡DOS! and ¡TRÉ! Being a new concept of triple album, and music is constantly changing, maybe this new style of punk is what music needed. Punk, as it was when it started, is still thriving where it began in the underground. Just because a band starts out in a genre, does that then mean they can't put their own twist on it and create or jump into another 1? Stupid concept if you think about it. They are an amasing band. From what I've read and heard of them they are great role models and ambassadors for young musicians and most importantly, they put on a show which can only be described as Awesome As F**K.

Posted by St Jimmy713 on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 09:29am

MOST CERTAINLY!!! They are the best of all the people who still have not been inducted. Essential songs and if you have one of the best albums of a decade you are a lock

Innovation: Check.
Influence: Check
Popularity: Check

And that's what puts you in the hall. They will get in FIRST BALLOT!

Posted by Karl Singleton on Sunday, 01/26/2014 @ 11:55am

What precisely did Green Day innovate? I agree their massive influence is enough for the Hall, but they weren't innovators.

Posted by Sean on Sunday, 01/26/2014 @ 17:42pm

Yeah, I'm also supportive of Green Day for their influence, but I'd almost give them negative points for innovation.

Most of their sound was done to death imitation punk. Nothing groundbreaking to see in that area.

Posted by DarinRG on Sunday, 01/26/2014 @ 20:12pm

They combined pop and punk. IS COMBINING TO GENRES OF MUSIC INNOVATIVE ENOUGH???

Posted by Karl Singleton on Tuesday, 01/28/2014 @ 21:27pm

Pop and Punk had already been combined by many bands during the actual punk scene in the 70s and into the early 80s. Buzzcocks, the Clash, the Ramones, the Rezillos, Blondie, the Averts, the Stranglers, Alternative TV, the Boys, the Dictators, Magazine, Wire, the Soft Boys and the Only Ones amongst many others had already done it.

Posted by DarinRG on Tuesday, 01/28/2014 @ 22:16pm

Well. Another argument. They made pop punk mainstream in a way.

Posted by Karl Singleton on Wednesday, 02/12/2014 @ 15:58pm

Agree with Karl. Green Day is First Ballot Hall of Famers. They have 2 Diamond CD's Dookie & American Idiot plus over 75 million CD's sold. Worldwide.

Green Day has the hits,CD sales,popularity, the RRHOF Committee looks for in the induction of a band.American Idiot boosts Green Day into the legends of music. They were real borderline before that.

Innovation wise they helped jumpstart (90) 90's punk to a new audience & put a melodic spin to it. Green Day like U2 have become music giants. Green Day RRHOF 2014!!! KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 02/17/2014 @ 03:16am

I thought the cure changed their name to green day as they have the same style.

Posted by joe on Monday, 02/17/2014 @ 07:02am

"I thought the cure changed their name to green day as they have the same style."

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Posted by GFW on Monday, 02/17/2014 @ 12:07pm

Green day did to alternative bands from Seattle what nirvana did to 80s metal!!!! Killed it!!! They are and have been the best and biggest and most influential band of the last 20 years!! No question they get in!!! When there's tour rumors of metallica U2 and green day, it's a no brainier! All 3 will be in the hall of fame! Like it or not!!! Me, I happen to love it!!

Posted by Cub on Wednesday, 03/5/2014 @ 02:09am

"Green day did to alternative bands from Seattle what nirvana did to 80s metal!!!! Killed it!!!"

That's spectacularly false.

Posted by DarinRG on Wednesday, 03/5/2014 @ 02:30am

Green day did to alternative bands from Seattle what nirvana did to 80s metal!!!! Killed it!!! They are and have been the best and biggest and most influential band of the last 20 years!!

Posted by Cub on Wednesday, 03.5.14 @ 02:09am
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For the record, I happen to like Green Day myself. That being said:

1. I have no idea where that first statement is coming from. Green Day shared the spotlight w/the majority of Seattle back then. Technically, they still do, as Pearl Jam still hits #1 on the charts, & Soundgarden & Alice in Chains have had success as well in recent yrs.

2. The second sentence is debatable. Green Day are certainly in the running. I'd also think long & hard about Pearl Jam, Radiohead, the Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band, Metallica, and perhaps even Tool (not a lot of releases, but they've been pretty well received).

Posted by Cheesecrop on Wednesday, 03/5/2014 @ 10:17am

Amazing. Green day has taken you to when life was great and young, and the cares of the world could wait, countless times, and you refuse the timeless songs of Green day still. Turn on the songs of Green day and enjoy for a moment an escape from conformity, to your opinion or anybody else's. Hahaha, you have completely missed the point! To each there own though. Hall of fame? Absolutely yes! No question in my mind!

Posted by mike on Saturday, 03/8/2014 @ 01:43am

They will definitely get in. And people can't say that all green day albums are the same because there is a total difference after Warning. American Idiot was there ticket in but 21st Century Breakdown was a huge success also. And I read how some people say billies songwriting skills are lackluster because he wrote 2 rock operas!! Needless to say that Green Day will be inducted in 2015 along with 9 inch nails.

Posted by ryan on Tuesday, 04/1/2014 @ 12:36pm

i see many of peoples views but her's the thing green day created a sound that influence many band over the years with out means no Blink-182, no Fall out boy, no panic at the disco, no all time low, no all american rejects, no paramore, majority of bands on warped tour would not exist, Green day is one of the greats in modern punk, they write music and all though many songs sound the same, they all have there own meaning. You don't have to like them but respect them for what they are. They are and will always be one of the greatest bands of all time. Many people hate the beatles, the rolling stones, or jimi hendrix's sounds but respect them for the influence they had on music.

Posted by Jon on Tuesday, 04/8/2014 @ 13:08pm

"no Blink-182, no Fall out boy, no panic at the disco, no all time low, no all american rejects, no paramore, majority of bands on warped tour would not exist"

Not exactly a strong selling point. It seems that ever since I admitted that I think Green Day should go first ballot their fans are trying to talk me out of it.

Posted by DarinRG on Tuesday, 04/8/2014 @ 15:08pm

Why should green day not be inducted in 2015?

Posted by andrew on Wednesday, 04/9/2014 @ 18:39pm

And here's another thing. The hall is showing that they like alternative. REM, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Nirvana have all been inducted and they are all alternative. And, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stooges, and The Ramones have been inducted. So the hall likes punk to. And since Green Day is both they will most likely they will get in. But I was thinking about what I saw on the Rush page one time.

"The hall hates progressive rock"

That proves that the hall only inducts genres that they like. And what really pisses me off is that there are only 4 southern rock bands in the hall:

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Allman Brothers Band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
ZZ Top

Also, the hall doesn't really like 80's alternative. But that proves a couple of things:

1. What ever genres of rock are most significant are the ones they like
2. The decade that the genre was most popular is the one where you will find the most inductees
3. They exclude artists of genres they describe as "insignificant"

But whether of not they induct Green Day next year will show a lot about their antics and judgement. Hopefullt they'll get Lou Reed in there but maybe he is described as insignificant by the hall.

Posted by Karl Singleton on Monday, 04/21/2014 @ 18:31pm

I think the fact that they still make chart topping singles (Their song "Oh Love" was number 1 on the US Rock Billboard Charts in 2012 and number 3 on the US Alternative Billboard Charts) and still have success even almost 25 years after their first album shows they're definitely qualified to be inducted into the Rock Hall Of Fame.

Posted by Aaron Wolf on Saturday, 05/24/2014 @ 19:03pm

To all of you who think greenday isnt punk and isnt talented. A) do you even know what you are talking about id like to see you rock 65 thousand people with as much intensity preformance and skill as greenday. B) have you been to a greenday show.like the most high energy fast prefomance THEY DONT JUST STAND THERE AND PLAY id like to see you run full speed across stage leaping over amps and speakers and still maintain perfect timimg and play even simple cords bet you freaking cant. C) how can you sit there and say greenday is punk he told bush to f off well fwit who said that thats the epitmimy of punk F Government F the Man F The world coz i dont care what you F`n think. Greenday was the minority its not their fault half the world agreed with punk philosophy. they saw the opening in the 90's following the Nirvana changing the music game there was one band to step up and take it further that was greenday. They may not play "DIFFICULT" chord progressions and riffs but when they preform its THE F'N PREFOMANCE OF THEIR LIFE they play every show like its their last and you know what yes they play simple powerchords and drum lines but guess what THEY PLAY IT WITH LYRICS THAT HAVE PROFOUND POST PUNK APOCLPSE HONNOR and you wossey b i t c h e s dont have a freaking clue how influential they have been. WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN PERSONAL FRIENDS WITH EVERY MAJOR ROCK OR PUNK ROCK BAND SINCE THE 90'S AND YOU HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE THAT THESE BANDS SAY GREENDAY ISNT INFLUENTIAL IN AN HONNEST NON CAMREA INTERVIEW then ask every teen of the 90's to 2000's how influential greenday has been in thier lives. Dont hate them coz they decided to grow up and sing about more politcal punk ideas instead of sex and masturbation dont get me wrong their early stuff is awesome but they proved a band can evolve and get better. They are the BEST PUNK ROCK not punk ...PUNKROCK band ever they basickly created a entire sub genre of punk... rocknroll hall of fame worthy in my opinion

Posted by Talesfromanotherbrokenhome on Monday, 06/2/2014 @ 15:57pm

Green Day will definitely become the next first-ballot Hall of Famers when they become eligible later this year. Along with Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Rock Hall will begin embracing more artists from the 1990s at upcoming induction ceremonies. I am really pulling for Nine Inch Nails to become first-ballot Hall of Famers later this year as well, although Green Day probably has the better chance. Even if someone isn't a fan of their work, Green Day is arguably one of America's best and most influential contemporary rock bands.

Posted by Nick on Sunday, 06/22/2014 @ 02:05am

Other bands have made almost all their songs great three days grace, avenged sevenfold, nirvana. Not just the beatles and green day although green is my 2nd favorite band.

Posted by andrew on Saturday, 06/28/2014 @ 20:08pm

NO!!!!
Let's wait a couple of decades... they aren't innovators. They are not bad musicians, but they're not influential (real influences are Sex Pistols, Ramones, Nirvana, etc). They just made it in the right place in the right time.
I do enjoy Kerplunk and Dookie, but it wouldn't be fair if they made it before The Cure, Jane's Addiction or Sonic Youth.

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 21:54pm

"They are not bad musicians but they're not influential"
BulmaPunkRocker

List of acts influenced by Green Day:

Blink-182
Good Charlotte
Sum 41
Sublime
My Chemical Romance
Simple Plan
Smash Mouth
Goldfinger
Fall Out Boy

Posted by Karl Singleton on Saturday, 07/26/2014 @ 17:40pm

Hell yeah they will - and the haters just don't know the breadth and depth of their work and contributions.

Posted by Nance on Sunday, 08/10/2014 @ 19:58pm

Green Day deserves the spot. Just because they sold well does not mean that they "sold out" or that they're not "punk" anymore. Is all punk music supposed to be little-known and/or supposed to sell minimally? That means it's shitty. Green Day made it to the mainstream because they were very talented. They have worked very hard and should make it in this year.

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, 08/23/2014 @ 19:16pm

Even though they weren't influential, they are still considered punk rock legends. They have many notable hits They are still going today (even though they aren't successful as a decade ago). I will say yes as of now.

Posted by Josh Rogers on Tuesday, 09/16/2014 @ 16:49pm

Green Day is nominated this year and I think they should not be inducted yet. They are eligible because they released an EP in 1989. However unlike Nirvana's Bleach or NIN's Pretty hate Machine, people didn't really go back to discover this EP after they broke out. I say let them wait five years and induct them on the 25th aniversary of Dookie.

Posted by PLUTO on Sunday, 10/26/2014 @ 19:43pm

So let me get this straight. Green day gets in on their first year but iron maiden isn't in yet?

Posted by Samuel on Tuesday, 12/30/2014 @ 23:53pm

Needless to say the hall has been invaded by all the American Idiots on this message board. Well, at least Cleveland can shed the Moniker Mistake by the Lake now that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has made itself utterly irrelevant.
And, BTW..... Sublime is in no way, shape or form influenced by Green Day being they predated Green Day.....

Do your homework Junior!

Posted by Aaron on Thursday, 01/22/2015 @ 14:35pm

What is the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME thinking inducting Green Day? They haven't even inducted The New York Dolls, Television, or even The Buzzcocks. These bands shaped and influenced not just punk but music. Green Day took punk and homogenized it for the teenybobber set. I remember hearing little teenagers screaming about how cute Billie Joe is. Please don't get me wrong, I don't hate Green Day. But to put a mediocre band in just because they made a political album is a slap in the face to the people who really deserve to be there and were the original punk pioneers. Green Day called themselves punk and then put themselves in the pop charts. They just don't belong to be inducted before the real punk pioneers. Unless the Hall is settling for mediocrity. It's bad enough that a horror show of music such as Hall and Oates and Guns n Roses were put in. I am hoping against hope that the Hall of Fame will come to their senses and choose a much better and more worthy choice. Although I am pleased as punch to see Lou Reed, Joan Jett and the Blues Master Stevie Ray Vaughan finally being inducted. It's about TIME!!

Posted by PUNKATTITUDE on Sunday, 02/1/2015 @ 19:33pm

Hey PUNKATTITUDE, are u sure about that name? You don't think GD belongs in the RNRHOF and u use the phrase "pleased as punch"? If you ever actually listened to a Green Day album you would realize all the songs that are not on the radio are pure punk! They came from Gilman. Do u even know what that is? Go listen to Whitesnake and get a clue!

Posted by Bronxpunk on Sunday, 02/8/2015 @ 21:55pm

I'm not going to deny that Green Day has talent. But they should not have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. They aren't punk music they are more pop than anything and they haven't really contributed much to music.

Posted by Katya on Saturday, 04/25/2015 @ 12:48pm

I'm not a Green Day fan, but I disagree. They had an undeniable first ballot level impact. I think that at very least the Buzzcocks, Black Flag, New York Dolls, Television, MC5 and the Damned should have preceded them, but that's a different debate. They deserved it whether I'm moved by their music or not.

Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 04/25/2015 @ 20:19pm

dont get me wrong I love Green day! But I thought the rules were you can't be inducted until after 25 years from release of the bands first album or artist first album.

Posted by Angry fan on Sunday, 07/5/2015 @ 14:32pm

Their first album was released in 1990, so being in the class of 2015 makes it 25 years.

Posted by dmg on Sunday, 07/5/2015 @ 15:10pm

Scrolling through the comments I made previous years ago is nothing short of embarrassing and shameful. I have no intention of ever posting on this comment thread ever again, but I would just like to point out how utterly disgusted I am with some of the comments that I've left here on this page over the past couple of years. I decided to come back to this page on a whim and scroll through some memories, but the more and more that I scrolled up, the more and more that I developed a headache. I've never experienced such a cringe worthy moment in my entire life and I would just like to apologize to anyone on this page who's ever had a sour encounter with me previous years ago, and I'd even apologize to the band themselves if they were to ever scroll through the comments and run across some of the vomit that I've posted on this page. I carry no hard feelings toward Green Day and I've always considered them to be one of the most innovative and genuine bands of the last three decades. Most the comments that I've posted on this page are things that I don't remember ever posting. If there was a "delete" button on this comment thread, my comments would have been deleted a long time ago. I don't stand for the amount of negativity that I've left here on this page to rot. I was just a very lonely, ignorant and angry teenager who wanted to have a voice, but the problem was that I didn't know my own voice three to six years ago, and I certainly didn't construct my opinions in a way that represents who I really am. Looking back at my old comments just left a very sour taste in my mouth and I wish that I could take it all back, but I can't and all I can really say is that your past really does come back to haunt you...

Posted by R.I.P. Brittany on Wednesday, 10/12/2016 @ 03:02am

"Scrolling through the comments I made previous years ago is nothing short of embarrassing and shameful."

I have plenty of those myself. It's just where you were at the time. It's no reflection of who you are or where you're at right now. Things can get heated and passionate around here at times, but we're not doing anything here important enough to merit any of us harboring any legitimate ill feelings toward one another on a personal level. Nice to hear from you again.

Posted by DarinRG on Wednesday, 10/12/2016 @ 05:43am

I totally agree. It just got me pretty upset and made me realize how big of a nut bag I really was. It's kind of cool to come back here though and hear from all of you guys again. You guys were the people I talked to in high school during my lunch period, so it brings back tons of memories. :-P Nice to hear from you again as well. Hope everyone's been well.

Posted by Brittany on Wednesday, 10/12/2016 @ 08:03am

Well, Brittany, at least you didn't post some of the crap Zach has posted. So there's that...

Glad things are better.

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 10/12/2016 @ 10:59am

Still taking unwarranted potshots at me long after we supposedly buried the hatchet, eh, Paul?

I semi-occasionally drop by FRL to see if there are interesting music discussions going on (nothing to my liking these days, I'm afraid, aside from a couple stray comments), so when I read your little swipe, I naturally had to respond.

Have a nice life, whatever's left of it. Grow up and stop holding grudges.

Posted by Zach on Thursday, 10/13/2016 @ 00:22am

I know you must have some kind of software that scans for 'Zach', LOL. You did post some dippy things in that thread, IMO, & I made a joke about it.

We certainly have more areas of agreement now. Hit some of the stupid stuff I've said, it's out there.

It's not a grudge, but you have to own your stuff (as you generally do).

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 10/13/2016 @ 10:23am

Glad to see your imagination is still as active as ever, Paul :D. Alas, I have yet to install such software on my laptop. Reminds me of the urban legend about Jerry Lewis bringing a tape recorder to meetings to pick up any negative comments spoken by others about him.

I readily disown some previous comments of mine that were rather shallow and negative (I've grown to love Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, although I initially hated them when I first posted on FRL). I stand by the principles that I believe are conducive to quality music, as well as my distaste for The Beatles, folk music, most rap (I do love the electro/freestyle stuff of the 80s), Sonic Youth, Green Day, most of the sacred cows of rock n roll, Rage Against the Machine, hardcore punk, and grunge.

Posted by Zach on Tuesday, 10/18/2016 @ 12:04pm

Saw Green Day last night at a small venue in St. Louis - which is weird since they usually do arenas nowadays. The show was great. All three members (plus their guitarist Jason) were awesome. I now noticed that Tre Cool is now one of the most underrated drummers. Billie Joe was very charismatic and always kept the crowd going. It was a packed house, given it was at a small place. And rightfully so.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 10/27/2016 @ 16:55pm

That is so cool, Jason!! Have never seen Green Day. Down here in NOLA, awaiting start of Voodoo Fest. Have Tool & Arcade Fire, but no Green Day.

One band that I've never seen but am looking forward to is The Pretty Reckless.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 10/27/2016 @ 20:00pm

Yup, Green Day wasn't very high on my priorities list, but since my goal is to see as many RRHOFers as I can, it sure fit. The station happened to get a few extra tickets so I got them while I could. Coming in to the show I thought GD was going to play mostly their new songs but it was a good mix of their classics, their middle years (American Idiot) and the current stuff. All worked out great

I would be excited to see the Pretty Reckless. That's the band with the chick lead singer (she was the little girl in Jim Carrey's Grinch movie several years ago who has grown into a hot one) and has catchy songs. Arcade Fire is great live. Have fun down in nola Paul

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 10/27/2016 @ 22:58pm

Thanks, Jason! Very excited to see Arcade Fire again. Only time I saw them was 2011 Bonnaroo. My first one & what a night it was. My Morning Jacket played a killer set & twas a gorgeous night & I was stoned very good & then to have those purple/blue lights all coming down from the sky, followed by a kickass Arcade Fire set...Well it sold me on Bonnaroo.

Expecting great things from this Voodoofest. Wish you were here.

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 10/28/2016 @ 10:46am