Green Day Launches North American Saviors Tour

Green Day launched the North American leg of their Saviors Tour in Washington, D.C., performing a massive 37-song set that included full renditions of their iconic albums, Dookie and American Idiot, to celebrate their anniversaries. The concert, attended by over 41,000 fans at Nationals Park, began with the new track 'The American Dream Is Killing Me' and featured a high-energy performance of Dookie from start to finish, followed by American Idiot. Acclaimed for their political statements, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong included commentary on current issues during the performance, particularly during 'American Idiot'. The lineup included support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas, despite a rain delay that briefly interrupted the show. The Saviors Tour continues through September, with additional international dates planned. Armstrong remarked on the connection between the new album and their earlier works, describing Saviors as a 'trifecta' with Dookie and American Idiot.