The wait is finally over! After a triumphant European run, global rock icons Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool – officially kicked off the North American leg of their massive global stadium Saviors Tour last night in Washington, D.C. at Nationals Park to a 41,000+ crowd. Their career-spanning 37-song set has sent audiences worldwide into pandemonium, and now they’re bringing it back overseas.
Celebrating 30 years of Dookie and 20 years of American Idiot, the band played both albums in their entirety, along with cuts from their latest critically acclaimed 14th studio album Saviors. Green Day’s Saviors Tour has been the talk of the summer and serves as a testament to how the band continues to shape, inspire, and modify pop culture as we know it.
After a rocking playback of Dookie in its entirety, the band kept the energy alive and played their smash hits “Minority” and “Brain Stew,” along with cuts off their latest sonic masterpiece Saviors, like “Dilemma” and “Look Ma, No Brains!”. Armstrong’s powerful vocals commanded the stage with as much energy as he had during the band’s inception over 30 years ago.
The setlist finally reached 2004’s juggernaut, American Idiot. Known for its politically charged lyrics and rebellious spirit, Green Day’s killer performance of this album in the heart of the nation’s capital hit differently. In true Green Day spirit, Armstrong swapped out the title track’s lyrics with “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda,” inciting stadium-shaking roars from the crowd.
The night kicked off with sets from illustrious rock luminaries The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid, and teenage rock quartet The Linda Lindas, who will all continue as support throughout the rest of the tour. Produced by Live Nation, the Saviors Tour runs through the rest of summer and will wrap up on September 28 in San Diego, CA at Petco Park. All dates can be found below and HERE.
You’re guaranteed to have the Time Of Your Life – get your tickets now! Green Day will be making a stop at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on Wednesday September 4th. For more on this event click here.