Billie Joe Armstrong Says It Was an Honor to 'Share the Stage' with Billie Eilish at FireAid

Mar. 15, 2025

Billie Eilish and Billie Joe Armstrong in 2025.Photo:John Shearer/Getty

John Shearer/Getty

Billie Joe Armstrongwas aBillie Eilishfan well before they shared the stage atFireAid.

“The fact that we got to play together… she’s just, she’s a pretty awesome young lady,” Armstrong, 52, said. “And it was an honor to be able to share the stage with her."

The artists teamed up to sing Green Day’s 2009 track “Last Night on Earth,” with Eilish joining for the second verse. Green Day completed their set with “I’m Still Alive” and “When I Come Around.”

Billie Eilish and Billie Joe Armstrong perform in Los Angeles on Jan. 30, 2025.Scott Dudelson/Getty

Scott Dudelson/Getty

Los Angeles native Eilish and her brotherFinneasperformed an acoustic set during the benefit show featuring their songs “Birds of a Feather,” “Wildflower” and “The Greatest” at the Intuit Dome later that evening.

“It was an absolute honor to play @fireaidla last night,” Green Day’sInstagram pageshared on Friday, Jan. 31 with pictures from the evening. “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.”

Armstrong also toldBillboardthat he became an Eilish fan years ago after seeing videos of her performing. A particular piece of merch also caught his attention: a headband that said “Billie,” which Armstrong said he “had to have.”

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Eilish hooked Armstrong up with merch, including said headband. “I saw her play a couple times and she was fantastic,” he recalled. “You just knew something special was going to happen with her.”

Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak,John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty,Joni Mitchell,Gwen Stefani,Pink,Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills,Stevie Nicksand The Black Crowes were also part of the Kia Forum’s lineup.

Billie Eilish and Billie Joe Armstrong in 2025.Scott Dudelson/Getty

FireAidis still collecting donations and is projected to exceed $100 million in benefits.

The devastating Los Angeles firesleft tens of thousands of people evacuating and scrambling for safety.The blaze killed 29people and destroyed thousands of structures, businesses and homes.

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source: people.com