Get ready to rock as the music world gets shaken up by a seismic performance from none other than Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong! In an electrifying display of camaraderie and musicality, Armstrong and his covers band, The Coverups, brought the house down with a stunning rendition of David Bowie's 1972 classic 'All The Young Dudes', joined by Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on vocals. This A-list collaboration took place at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, 23 July – an unforgettable night that will be etched in music history.
Just days before, Armstrong paid tribute to the late L7 bassist Jennifer Finch with a poignant rendition of Nirvana's 'Drain You' at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California. This heartfelt dedication came just two days after Finch's passing from an aggressive form of brain cancer on 18 July – leaving fans and fellow musicians alike reeling. The music community is still coming to terms with the loss of this punk icon, who left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire.
Jennifer Finch was the heartbeat of L7, a trailblazing band that helped shape the Los Angeles punk scene in the 1990s. Her bandmates have been left shattered by her passing, describing her as "a true original" whose fierce spirit and boundless creativity changed their lives forever. As the news of her loss spreads like wildfire, fans are taking to social media to pay tribute to this larger-than-life figure.
The Coverups, formed in 2018, are known for their explosive live shows that reimagine rock 'n' roll classics. With a rotating roster of guest stars, including Courtney Love and Duff McKagan, they've become the go-to band for any musician looking to jam with friends. Their recent set also featured other Bowie favourites like 'Ziggy Stardust', alongside tracks from The Strokes, Tom Petty, Buzzcocks, and Bryan Adams.
But Billie Joe Armstrong's musical exploits don't stop there – far from it! As Green Day's frontman, he's been busy promoting their latest album, 'Saviors', which topped the UK album charts in 2024. The band is also set to release the soundtrack for their upcoming coming-of-age film, 'Nimrods', featuring a brand-new track, 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.'. And if that wasn't enough, Armstrong has co-formed a new supergroup with some heavy hitters – Rancid's Tim Armstrong, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone – set to perform at the Ramones 50th anniversary concert in Los Angeles next month.