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.