Jane Wiedlin on Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) Surprise Coachella Performance | The Go-Go’s

Описание: In this exclusive interview clip from Legends Live & Local, Event Santa Cruz’s Matthew Swinnerton and Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike sits down with Jane Wiedlin, founding member of The Go-Go’s, to relive one of her most unforgettable moments on stage: playing with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day at Coachella.
Jane opens up about her admiration for Billie Joe, their unexpected guitar jam, and the thrill of having him walk on stage in front of thousands of fans for a surprise performance. She also shares candid thoughts about Green Day’s connection to the punk scene, the controversy around bands being accused of “selling out,” and why she has so much respect for their songwriting.
🎶 Highlights in this clip:
Jane joking about Billie Joe Armstrong (“He needs to leave his wife and marry me—just kidding!”)
Recounting their guitar jam session and urging fans to look up the video online
The Go-Go’s and Green Day’s shared punk roots and battles with criticism
The story of asking Billie Joe to join them on stage at Coachella—and his instant “yes”
The moment when the crowd realized who had just walked on stage
This conversation is part of the Event Santa Cruz interview series, capturing stories from legendary musicians and their connections with today’s music culture - Legends Live & Local.

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