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Old 09-14-2012, 05:05 AM
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FWIW, Green Day did a wee bit of LOAP into a medley on their Jersey shows. Like a certain other frontman we know, BJA has a tendency to say things without thinking at times. As far as live shows go, Green Day are the only band I've ever seen who are on the same night in/night out level of Bruce and E Street.
Easily done when all your songs consist of about 5 chords.
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Old 09-14-2012, 05:18 AM
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First of all, The Circle only went Gold in the States. It sold 3 million copies worldwide. 21st Century Breakdown sold over 4 million copies worldwide and went platinum in the states.
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Sure, Bon Jovi have made more money. But that's because they charge (in some cases) 25 times the price as Bon Jovi. Tickets for their upcoming tour range from $35-$70 for top priced tickets. Bon Jovi? $2000 for top price (But you could take home your chair - OH MY!) and average $150 for tickets outside their exclusive pit and minimum 20 rows back.
Do you have attendance figures for the last Green Day tour?

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Billy Joe has never been the best singer, but I'm not comparing vocals. I am comparing the fact that Billy Joe is ultimately the better front man. I've seen Bon Jovi live 16 times and Green Day live 3 times. Billy Joe is more or less the best front man I have seen as far as large scale rock bands go.
Indeed, Billy is better actually. I've seen Bon Jovi in 2010 and he sucked ass.
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Billy Joe is a fine frontman but if you compare Jon and Billy at their peaks then Jon wins hands down.
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Old 09-14-2012, 05:28 AM
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Billie Joe Armstrong is a sell-out wanker.
There was something a bit iffy about the change in image when Anerican Idiot came out. They suddenly all wore matching outfits and eye makeup, it seemed very contrived and unpunkish.
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There was something a bit iffy about the change in image when Anerican Idiot came out. They suddenly all wore matching outfits and eye makeup, it seemed very contrived and unpunkish.
The thing is, Billy Joe admits he left the punk scene when they released Dookie in 1994. 1039 and Kerplunk are their only punk albums. So he never "sold out"... he just added a bit of pop to his rock.
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Billy joe is a fine front man. But about a few songs into Green Day's set he gets on my freaking nerves!! It's not necessary to ridiculously extend every single songs mid section! It's fine for a few staples but his schtick gets old really fast. Other than that, the guy has amazing energy for a live show, but Jon's by far and away the better front man.
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There's more to being a front man than shooting the crowd with a super-soaker. I've seen every Bon Jovi tour since 1987, and granted, things have changed, but I'm OK with it. Jon's older. But one thing hasn't changed - Nobody controls an audience like Jon Bon Jovi.
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There's more to being a front man than shooting than crowd with a super-soaker. I've seen every Bon Jovi tour since 1987, and granted, things have changed, but I'm OK with it. Jon's older. But one thing hasn't changed - Nobody controls an audience like Jon Bon Jovi.
Thats true, Jon is incredible frontman. I would say only Bruce can do the same.
Someone sad that Billy is better, are you kiding me, lol
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Billy Joe sounds like he's got a stuffy nose when he sings.

And I'm no music playing expert but his songs seem very simple. It sounds like the same chords over and over again on a loop.
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Billy Joe sounds like he's got a stuffy nose when he sings.

And I'm no music playing expert but his songs seem very simple. It sounds like the same chords over and over again on a loop.
Dude, seriously. You promised to stop posting on the Thunder topic.. and yet you are still here.. Which is awesome, as we need somebody to bash . It's been a long time..
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