Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ Surpasses One Billion Streams on Spotify

Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ has reached a significant milestone, officially surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. The track, which served as the title song for the band’s Grammy-winning seventh album, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This marks Green Day’s second song to enter Spotify’s billion streams club, following ‘Basket Case.’
Although ‘American Idiot’ only peaked at Number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release in 2004, it climbed to Number Three in the UK and was nominated for four Grammys.
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The milestone comes ahead of an upcoming re-release of the ‘American Idiot’ album, featuring limited edition super deluxe box sets on 8LP vinyl and 4CD, along with Blu-rays, original documentaries, and previously unreleased tracks. In recent weeks, the band has shared bonus material from the album, including demos of ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends,’ ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ and live TV versions of several tracks.
Currently, Green Day is performing ‘American Idiot’ in full during their 2024 ‘Saviors’ world tour, which will wrap up its North American leg by the end of this month.
In other news, Green Day’s side project Pinhead Gunpowder has returned with their first new release in 16 years. Their new single, ‘Unt,’ serves as the lead track from the upcoming album of the same name, set for release on 18th October.
Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ hitting one billion streams on Spotify is a remarkable testament to the track’s enduring impact and popularity. Despite its initial modest Billboard Hot 100 peak, the song’s global success and Grammy nominations underscore its significance in both the band’s career and rock music history. The forthcoming re-release of the album, featuring deluxe box sets and unreleased tracks, offers a nostalgic and exciting opportunity for fans. Meanwhile, Green Day’s 2024 ‘Saviors’ world tour showcases their commitment to their iconic work. Additionally, Pinhead Gunpowder’s return with new music is an intriguing development, promising fresh material from a long-awaited project.
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