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Green Day Delivers Politically Charged Coachella Headlining Debut

The band revised iconic lyrics to address global conflicts and reaffirm its activist stance during their first-ever headlining set at the festival.

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FILE: Green Day’s The Saviors Tour came to Oracle Park in San Francisco on Sep. 20, 2024.

Overview

  • Green Day headlined Coachella for the first time on Saturday night, showcasing their signature blend of music and political activism.
  • Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics of 'Jesus of Suburbia' to reference the Israel-Palestine conflict, singing, 'Runnin’ away from pain, like the kids from Palestine.'
  • Armstrong also modified 'American Idiot' lyrics to declare, 'I’m not part of the MAGA agenda,' continuing the band's long-standing critique of right-wing politics.
  • The performance follows previous politically charged concerts, including a February show in Malaysia where Armstrong held up a Palestinian flag.
  • Green Day's Coachella set featured a mix of career-spanning hits, fan interactions, and pointed political statements, reinforcing their activist legacy.