New Guitarist for Tour
It has been announced that Jeff Matika will be touring with Green Day on their 19 month world tour. It has been speculated that Billie Joe will do more "frontmaning" as opposed to playing guitar, so a third guitarist was needed. Matika is expected to make his band debut on Later With Jools Holand in London. For more information, visit Arkansas Times' website.
jeff matika fan club right here
steph., March 6th, 2009 at 03:51:51pm
WOW YOU GUYS WHO ORDERED THE HATERADE WITH A SIDE OF HATER TOTS
steph., March 6th, 2009 at 03:50:42pm
A bit like an Elton John concert just slightly gayer.
Jay Tee, March 6th, 2009 at 02:01:41pm
Only slightly gayer?
this is billie joe we're talking about here.
cabot gal, March 6th, 2009 at 10:38:41am
"its gonna be so weird to have some guy from another band with Green Day. it just wont be the same."
..Green day have had other people on their tours for years. This is nothing new.
http://www.geekstinkbreath.net/greenda y/article/behind-green-day/
That's just some of them.
Kurtni, March 6th, 2009 at 09:52:45am
I imagine Billie will be playing piano in the middle of a stage with a big cape on while everyone else stands on podiums dressed in matching catsuits. A bit like an Elton John concert just slightly gayer.
Jay Tee, March 6th, 2009 at 09:01:41am
bad idea.
iliveontightwadhill, March 6th, 2009 at 05:11:28am
Nooo...ooo! its gonna be so weird to have some guy from another band with Green Day. it just wont be the same.
WHATSERNAME38, March 5th, 2009 at 11:34:06pm
but yeah bj better not stop playing guitar altogether
ill be pissed
Arrhea, March 5th, 2009 at 02:20:03pm
yeah i would be too. i don't mind about the guy playing for the tour though, really. as long as it's just for touring..
Kr!sta's Inferno, March 5th, 2009 at 09:11:43pm
c00l sh*t. I can't wait to go see it.
CurlyFries, March 5th, 2009 at 05:02:52pm
as long as billie still plays on the album ill be happy
but i'm guessing this tour is for the new material?
cuz i dont think theyd go on a hundredth tour for american idiot
but yeah bj better not stop playing guitar altogether
ill be pissed
K. Shadows, March 5th, 2009 at 03:20:03pm
... shh boy *shifty*
cabot gal, March 5th, 2009 at 01:37:12pm
Is anyone else impressed at Hannah's knowledge of all things Green Day?
Jay Tee, March 5th, 2009 at 01:08:19pm
Also, Jeff has been in a Green Day tribute band and Jason White apparently recommended that he audition for the tour so don't write him off too soon :D
cabot gal, March 5th, 2009 at 01:02:26pm
From what I have heard BJ will still be playing quite a bit so I don't think there is anything to worry about. BTW I have seen the new guy's old band (The Moving Front) a few times and they are GREAT so I think he will be a welcome addition.
eleven, March 5th, 2009 at 12:27:08pm
It's just speculation the Billie will be playing less guitar. I suspect that the Mike guy who was on the AI tour with them won't be going on this tour and that Jeff will be taking over his role.
That's why I said "It has been SPECULATED..."
Boobmeister, March 4th, 2009 at 10:44:32pm
Yeah exactly, listent to Hannah!
Kurtni, March 5th, 2009 at 10:09:11am