Current:Home > Invest'I hate Las Vegas': Green Day canceled on at least 2 radio stations after trash talk -Secure Growth Academy
'I hate Las Vegas': Green Day canceled on at least 2 radio stations after trash talk
View
Date:2025-04-19 21:28:00
American rock band Green Day has been canceled on at least two radio stations after trash talking the city of Las Vegas during a recent concert.
“We don’t take (expletive) from people like (expletive) John Fisher,” band leader Billie Joe Armstrong said on stage Thursday while performing in California's Bay Area, “I hate Las Vegas. It’s the worst (expletive) in America."
The comment took place as the punk band performed at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sept. 20 during its The Saviors Tour. The stadium outing also features fellow ‘90s band the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas.
Fisher owns the Oakland Athletics who played their final home game in the Bay Area Thursday against the Texas Rangers. The MBL owner has been criticized for the A's departure from Oakland as the fans wanted the team to remain in Oakland.
“KOMP 92.3 has pulled any and all Green Day from our playlist. It’s not us, Billie…it’s you.,” the Las Vegas radio station posted on Instagram after Armstrong's comment. The post included a photo of the band and the hashtag #vegas4ever.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The California band, formed in 1986, continues its tour throughout the world through next summer with its next stop in Mexico City set Nov. 15.
USA TODAY has reached out to a Green Day representative.
At least two radio stations pull Green Day's music
Another station, X107.5 in Las Vegas posted on its website, “Sin City heard” Armstrong “loud and clear,” “X107.5 is not having it.”
Midday radio station host Carlota announced last week the station would also no longer play the band's music.
“Maybe he (Billie Joe) should take a look at the city and the people involved in that transaction than talking SMACK about the city of Las Vegas,” Carlota said, according to the station's webstie. “I hate to say it and as much as the Raiders suck but when they were in Oakland, they were worth a billion or two. Now they’re worth six. It was a good business decision and the A’s want some of that and I don’t blame that.”
Last week, in attempt to thank the fans in Oakland, Fisher sent a confusing email trying to explain the situation.
The team constantly posted poor ticket sales figures and referenced an outdated stadium but when Fisher posted a letter including the words "we tried," angry fans including Armstrong got vocal.
Kris Kristofferson dead at 88:More about the legendary singer-songwriter turned Hollywood leading man
Green Day incident in Detroit on stage
The scene took place not long after another incident while the band was on stage during its latest tour.
On Sept. 5, Green Day abruptlyended their performance of the song "Longview" in Detroit when an unauthorized drone appeared over Comerica Park. Detroit Police Department officers later detained the person suspected of flying it over the Detroit Tigers' stadium.
Video shared online shows Armstrong end his performance of "Longview" to join fellow members rushing toward the backstage area. The band resumed its performance about 10 minutes later, offering no explanation to fans.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (8973)
Related
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- The damage to a Baltic undersea cable was ‘purposeful,’ Swedish leader says but gives no details
- Mary Lou Retton Discharged From Hospital Amid Long Road of Recovery
- Montana man investigated in disappearance of 14-year-old is arrested on child sex abuse charges
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Six under-the-radar NBA MVP candidates you need to keep an eye on in the 2023-24 season
- Georgia babysitter sentenced to life after death of 9-month-old baby, prosecutors say
- Where Britney Spears Stands With Sister Jamie Lynn Spears After Her Hurtful and Outrageous Stories
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Titans fire sale? Kevin Byard deal could signal more trade-deadline action for Tennessee
Ranking
- 2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at makeshift club in Houston
- If Michigan's alleged sign-stealing is as bad as it looks, Wolverines will pay a big price
- Mary Lou Retton is home, recovering after hospitalization, daughter says
- Suspect killed after confrontation with deputies in Nebraska
- Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
- Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in London
- As the world gets more expensive, will employees ever see their paychecks catch up?
- 1 killed, 4 injured in fountain electrocution incident at Florida shopping center
Recommendation
Spooky or not? Some Choa Chu Kang residents say community garden resembles cemetery
Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026
Mauricio Umansky Dedicates DWTS Performance to His Rock Kyle Richards Amid Separation
Pakistani court extends protection from arrest in graft cases to former premier Nawaz Sharif
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
'We earned the right': Underdog Diamondbacks force winner-take-all NLCS Game 7 vs. Phillies
Video shows Coast Guard rescuing 4 from capsized catamaran off North Carolina
Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance