Green Day banned from Las Vegas radio after Armstrong’s rant
Las Vegas radio bans Green Day after Armstrong's critical remarks
Green Day has been blacklisted from two Las Vegas radio stations after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong criticised the city. During a performance at San Francisco’s Oracle Park on September 20, Armstrong expressed his displeasure about the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas. The band’s lead singer targeted John Fisher, the owner of the Oakland A’s, saying, “We don’t take no s**t from people like John f**king Fisher who sold out the Oakland A’s to Las f**king Vegas. I hate Las Vegas. It’s the worst s**thole in America.”
John Fisher, previously part-owner of the San Francisco Giants, has owned the Oakland A’s since 2005. When the team’s move to Las Vegas was announced earlier this year, fans reportedly shouted ‘f**k John Fisher’ at the A’s final game in Oakland.
In reaction to Armstrong’s remarks, two Las Vegas radio stations have dropped Green Day’s music from their rotations. KOMP 92.3 posted on Instagram, stating they had removed all Green Day tracks from their playlist, adding, “It’s not us, Billie…it’s you. #vegas4ever.”
Multiple radio stations ban Green Day after they called Las Vegas a "sh**hole" because the Oakland A's are moving there.
And Oakland's not a sh**thole?? pic.twitter.com/6z3PtSD6DW
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) October 1, 2024
X 107.5 also announced a ban on Green Day music on their website, stating, “Sin City heard him loud and clear — and X 107.5 is not having it. In response to Armstrong’s inflammatory comments, the station is banning all Green Day music, effective immediately.”
The station further commented on its surprise, given Armstrong’s recent pop-up show at Fremont Country Club, which they described as spectacular. They noted, “But now, Armstrong has crossed a line with Las Vegas locals.”
Armstrong and his bandmates have not yet addressed the radio stations’ actions. However, the singer shared a tribute to the Oakland A’s on Instagram earlier this week, lamenting the team’s departure. He wrote, “The athletics leaving Oakland is devastating. I feel for all the fans and the people that will lose their jobs because of greed.”
After Billie Joe Armstrong called Las Vegas “the worst s***hole in America,” X107.5 is taking action. 🚫
We’re banning all Green Day music from our station! Carlota announced it this morning—no more Green Day on X107.5! 🙅♂️ https://t.co/Mix88CV1sD
— X 107.5 (@X1075LV) September 25, 2024
He added, “3 sports teams have left Oakland in the past 5 years, leaving a cultural hole in the east bay hearts and sport. I DO believe that Oakland will come back from this. This one hurts.”
Green Day is currently on their North American tour.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Daily Beast reports Green Day banned from Las Vegas radio stations after lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong’s on-stage remark calling the city “a shithole,” sparking controversy and local backlash.(read more)
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**Green Day Banned from Two Las Vegas Radio Stations** after Billie Joe Armstrong called the city “the worst shithole in America,” two radio stations have pulled Green Day’s music from their playlists in response to his inflammatory comments about the city’s treatment of the Oakland Athletics’ relocation.(read more) - Uproxx reports on Green Day’s music being banned in Las Vegas due to Billie Joe Armstrong’s inflammatory comments about the city, highlighting the backlash and perspective from local radio stations.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Why did Green Day get banned from Las Vegas radio stations?
Billie Joe Armstrong made negative comments about Las Vegas during a concert.
Which Las Vegas radio stations banned Green Day?
KOMP 92.3 and X 107.5 banned Green Day from their playlists.
What did Billie Joe Armstrong say about Las Vegas?
He called Las Vegas the ‘worst s**thole in America’ during a concert.
Has Green Day responded to the radio ban?
No, Billie Joe Armstrong and the band have not yet responded to the ban.
Why is Billie Joe Armstrong upset about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas?
He believes the move is due to greed and feels it negatively impacts Oakland fans and jobs.
