The group's concert at Comerica Park in Detroit is interrupted due to an unauthorized drone flying over Comerica Park, prompting the band to evacuate the stage.
- September 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - During Green Day's concert at Comerica Park in Detroit on September 4, the band abruptly left the stage while performing "Longview". Reliable sources confirmed that an unauthorized drone had been spotted hovering near the stage, prompting security to pull the band offstage for safety reasons.
After a 10-minute delay, Green Day resumed the song and apologized for the interruption. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong urged fans to put away their cell phones and declared, "Ain't no motherf**ker that's gonna stop us."
Detroit police detained a suspect believed to have flown the drone. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Despite the interruption, the band completed their set, playing "Dookie" and "American Idiot" in their entirety. Armstrong ended the show with "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", referencing the earlier incident.
The concert was part of Green Day's "Saviors Tour", which celebrates the 20th and 30th anniversaries of "American Idiot" and "Dookie" respectively. The tour features support from The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas.
The Smashing Pumpkins opened the show with a cinematic set, featuring classic hits like "Disarm" and "1979". Billy Corgan's demonstrative stage presence and the band's three-guitar attack captivated the audience.
