Green Day has been honored with a star in the Hollywood’s fame ride. Pop-Punk’s trio received the prestigious recognition during a ceremony in Los Angeles, California, yesterday (May 1).
Its star is found in the 6212 of Hollywood Boulevard, next to Amoeba Music. It is the 2810 star that is delivered from the inauguration of the famous tourist attraction in 1960.
The television presenter, DJ and American musical executive Matt Pinfield He was the master of ceremonies, in his first public appearance since he suffered a stroke in January.
“It is an honor to be here today with these three boys that I love. I love their music and I love them as people,” said former MTV presenter at the ceremony. “[‘Dookie’] He made many young people take the guitar, bass and drums and want to sing and compose songs. ”
Pinfield continued: “That’s what punk rock, rock and roll.
Acclaimed a Billie Joe Armstrong and company like “One of the best live bands” of the moment. Rob CavalloFrequent collaborator of the band, he also spoke, remembering the production of his third album, “Dookie” (1994).
Ryan ReynoldsHe was also part of the ceremony and took the microphone. The actor talked about the inspiration to use ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ for the final credits of Deadpool & Wolverine, and called Green Day an “iconic band.”
“Anyone who knows me knows how much I get involved with certain songs from the movies that I produce or co -write,” he explained. “I go so much that the words are not enough for me to express it.”
Reynolds continued: «And I had this idea about the sequence of the final credits of the film. For me, it was an opportunity to do something that expressed warmth, gratitude and love, instead of simply what they usually do in these films […] I wanted it to be something moving.
The actor recalled having heard “Good Riddance” in a coffee and told the public that “this song had always loved.” Reynolds commented how the people around him had reacted with emotion to the song, and added: “It was like a moment of union.”
He also praised Green Day for being in the “Intersection of nostalgia and evolution” With his music, before talking about his recently formed friendship with the three members.
Green Day’s word after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
When Green Day went up to the podium, leader Armstrong began: “Wow, this is crazy! I didn’t write anything, but I just want to thank my family. This is for my mother; this is like my mother’s super bowl right now […] It’s like being at your own funeral. “
Added: “Thanks to all our friends who bought our albums and came to our concerts. We want them very much. “
Armstrong then passed the microphone to his bandmates Tré cool and Mike Dirntand the latter said: “Thank you very much for giving us a safe place to practice with the band, for giving me a safe place to live when I was in high school […] I would like to thank my mother for telling me that you can do what you want because you have nothing to lose. “
Source: Ambito
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