Green Day to Rock Super Bowl LX Pregame Right in Their Backyard
Green Day is set to perform at the Super Bowl LX pregame show on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This exciting announcement was made by the NFL on Sunday. Billie Joe Armstrong, the band’s lead singer, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let’s have fun! Let’s get loud!”
About Green Day
Formed in 1986 in Berkeley, California, Green Day has become a global rock phenomenon. The band has achieved significant milestones, including:
- 75 million records sold worldwide
- 20 billion cumulative streams
- Five Grammy Awards
- Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Their performance will honor the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl by featuring past MVPs from previous games.
Super Bowl LX Ceremony Details
The NFL plans to kick off Super Bowl LX with a ceremony that highlights the rich history of the event. Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of event and game presentation, commented, “Celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history with Green Day as a hometown band is an incredibly powerful way to start the game.”
Broadcast Information
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live at 6 p.m. ET on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo. Following Green Day’s performance, other prominent acts will take the stage:
- Charlie Puth performing the national anthem
- Brandi Carlile singing “America the Beautiful”
- Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Controversial Performer Comments
The announcement of Super Bowl performers, including Bad Bunny for the halftime show, has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump. He referred to Bad Bunny as a poor choice, highlighting the band’s journey as vocal critics of Trump’s policies, especially Billie Joe Armstrong.
As anticipation builds for Super Bowl LX, fans eagerly await Green Day’s energetic performance right in their backyard. This event promises to be a memorable celebration of music and football history.
