Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of Green Day, has stirred up controversy in Las Vegas with recent comments that have resulted in two radio stations banning the band’s music. During a show at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, Armstrong made unsavory remarks about the Oakland A’s baseball team leaving for Las Vegas, a move that has upset fans of the Northern California MLB team. He specifically targeted A’s owner John Fisher, stating, "We don’t take sht from people like fcking John Fisher," and went on to describe Las Vegas as "the worst sh*thole in America."
As a result of Armstrong’s comments, Las Vegas radio stations KOMP 92.3 and X107.5 have banned Green Day’s music. KOMP 92.3 announced their decision on Instagram, while X107.5 cited Armstrong’s remarks as "inflammatory" and urged him to consider the city and the people involved in the A’s relocation deal. They pointed out that the A’s are now worth $6 billion, making the move to Las Vegas a smart business decision.
In the meantime, the Oakland A’s will be playing their games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento while they wait for their new stadium to be built on the site of the Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip, which is expected to be completed by 2028. Despite the controversy surrounding Armstrong’s comments, it seems that the A’s relocation to Las Vegas is moving forward as planned.
Overall, Billie Joe Armstrong’s outspoken nature has once again landed him in hot water, this time with the city of Las Vegas. His comments have sparked debate and backlash, leading to a ban on Green Day’s music by two prominent radio stations in the area. While Armstrong may have strong opinions, it remains to be seen how this latest controversy will impact his relationship with fans and the music industry as a whole.