Blink 182 send well-wishes to Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong
Mark Hoppus send support to punk frontman
- Richie Sambora - Sambora checked into a rehab clinic earlier this month to seek help for his substance addiction. The guitarist had previously entered rehab twice before in 2007.
by Grace Carroll | Photos by WENN
Blink-182 have paid tribute to Green Day, following frontman Billie Joe Armstrong checking himself into rehab.
Mark Hoppus expressed his concern for Billie Joe, wishing him and the band all the best.
In an interview with US radio station CBS Local, he was asked about Billie Joe's meltdown on stage and the subsequent announcement that the guitarist was seeking help.
Hoppus said, "I don't know exactly what’s going on. I saw what happened onstage, and then I saw the announcement like two days later or whatever it was that he was checking himself in to get help.
"I think that's great if it's what he needs, and I wish them all the best. They're an amazing band and really cool guys, and I hope that all is good in their world."
Hoppus continued by adding, "Other than what I've heard in the news, I don't know enough. I hope that Billie's good, I hope that the band is in a good place and I wish them nothing but health and success for sure."
Mark Hoppus, performing at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
Frontman for the metal gods, James Hetfield, attempted to ease the disappointment of any Green Day fans two songs in by joking: "We are Green Day... except a little taller."
The punk-rock trio pulled out of the festival because of singer, Billie Joe Armstrong's recent personal problems.
Hetfield went on to dedicate Metallica hit 'Battery' to the troubled rocker. "This one's for Billie", he professed (as reported by the NME) before the band launched into the song.
But perhaps the most touching tribute was during Metallica's encore.Hetfield continued to bear Green Day fans in mind when interacting with the crowd.
He said: "You're hoping Green Day are going to show up, right? So am I. They're getting help. They're getting it sorted out. The world needs them."
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