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Green Day Return to Stage for First Time Since Billie Joe Armstrong's Rehab Stint

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:20:15 +0000

Back in September, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong had an onstage meltdown during Green Day's set at the iHeartRadio concert in Las Vegas. Soon after, he entered rehab to battle alcohol and prescription drug addiction, forcing the band to cancel their remaining 2012 dates and to postpone their winter 2013 gigs.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Gives His First Post-Rehab Interview to Rolling Stone

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:08:16 +0000

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is about to re-enter the music world with a spring tour and an appearance at Austin's South by Southwest on the schedule next month, but the rocker, fresh from a rehab stint, is now speaking about the issues that forced him to seek treatment and leave the touring life last fall.

Billie Joe Armstrong Is Selling Beach House

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:51:48 +0000

Got an extra couple million sitting around? Green Day‘s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is selling his California beach home for $1.9 million. The recently prolific singer and guitarist — whose band will release the third album in their ambitious new trilogy next week — has been plagued with personal problems lately. He bought the property in [...]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Seeking Treatment for Substance Abuse

Chad Childers — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:43:08 +0000

Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong is seeking treatment for substance abuse following his meltdown onstage at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.

Green Day Unveil Details of Billie Joe Armstrong's Recent Hospitalization

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:31:39 +0000

It’s been a whirlwind few days for the members of Green Day, who have gone from Italy — where they saw frontman Billie Joe Armstrong admitted to the hospital — to Los Angeles, where they’re prepping for their appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Sept. 6).

Green Day Cancel Italy Gig After Billie Joe Armstrong is Hospitalized

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:00:14 +0000

Green Day were scheduled to play a show in Bologna, Italy tonight (September 2) but were forced to cancel after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized. Although Armstrong’s cause of illness was not disclosed, drummer Tre Cool and bassist Mike Dirnt posted the video below delivering a personal message to fans. The forty second clip [...]