Billie Joe Armstrong

“I think people are way more open now.”

Not getting its just due in its time.

“I just think they’re fucking close-minded. It’s like people are afraid of their children.”

Early highlight.

The turning point of their career.

Beyond their more apparent punk heroes, Green Day was deeply inspired by Pete Townshend’s songcraft.

Getting in touch with their tuneful side.

Tearing down the established rock canon.

The sweat to achieve pop-punk perfection.

Sounding like an old man.

The beginnings of true alternative rock.

Green Day discuss their new album, ‘Saviours’, as a return to poolitics.