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Re: The American Idiot Tour: Fun for the Whole Family

Laura — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:25:07 -0000

Actually, they created their own label owned by Billie Joe and his wife.

Re: The American Idiot Tour: Fun for the Whole Family

Joseph Dworak — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:37:19 -0000

Mark - I remember when Green Day was an underground band and would never sell out to a major label, guess they blew that one. Not that I blame them, but in their hometown (Berkley) they are widely made fun of. So, I love the fact that the sell-outs are the anti-establishment, when they are really just a creation of another establishment. Aren't we having lunch soon? Email me and we will set it up. JVD

Re: The American Idiot Tour: Fun for the Whole Family

Surly Dave — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 21:41:31 -0000

I can't go to these type of things with out getting totally worked up. However, I agree with you that Christianity, or rather, the Church, has lost it 'edge', as in, we aren't edgy, we don't impact society, and we don't set the course of culture. Instead, we get caught up in the flow of where society is going, usually down, and try to 'redeem' it or do damage control.

When I say "edgy", I don't mean artificially hip, slick, and cool. I mean if we really believed what we preached, really lived it, that would be edgy.

Re: The American Idiot Tour: Fun for the Whole Family

pat k — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:21:56 -0000

Gosh, Mark. This is the best post I've read on any blog in a while.