Billie Joe Armstrong enthusiastically praises Billie Eilish after their unforgettable collaboration at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Following the event, the iconic Green Day frontman expressed his excitement to Billboard about sharing the stage with Eilish during the remarkable all-star FireAid benefit concert held last weekend. His admiration for her talent and presence reflects the strong connection between these two influential artists in today?s music scene.
Armstrong shared, ?The fact that we got to play together? she?s just, she?s a pretty awesome young lady.? He emphasized the honor he felt in performing alongside her. Eilish made a surprise appearance during Green Day?s opening set at FireAid, which has reportedly raised an impressive $100 million for relief efforts following the devastating wildfires that have tragically claimed 29 lives and destroyed over 16,000 homes. The native Angelenos, Eilish and her brother/producer Finneas, later returned for an enchanting acoustic set featuring her popular songs ?Birds of a Feather,? ?Wildflower,? and ?The Greatest.?
Reflecting on his first impressions of Eilish, Armstrong recounted being captivated by her unique merchandise, particularly a headband emblazoned with the name ?Billie.? He fondly remembered that moment: ?I said, ?I have to have that!?? After expressing his interest, Eilish graciously sent him a collection of her merchandise, including that coveted headband. Armstrong noted, ?I saw her play a couple times and she was fantastic. You just knew something special was going to happen with her.? This early admiration hints at the bright future he envisioned for her career.
In a heartfelt Instagram post over the weekend, Green Day continued to celebrate Eilish, stating, ?It was an absolute honor to play @fireaidla last night. We had the best time with our friend @billieeilish, who joined us for ?Last Night On Earth.? LA, we are sending all our love to you.? The post showcased a series of captivating backstage snaps with Eilish, capturing the joy and camaraderie shared during their performance at this vital charity event.
