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Linda Perry Claims Green Day Cut Ties Over Fan Backlash

5/24/2026

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Linda Perry says Green Day cut off contact after fan backlash to her “American Idiot” sequel, costing her six months of work.
She cancelled six months of other projects to meet with Billie Joe Armstrong and discuss production.
Green Day’s management denied Perry’s involvement, said they would stay with Rob Cavallo, then hired Butch Vig.

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Linda Perry says Green Day cut off contact after fan backlash to her “American Idiot” sequel, costing her six months of work.
She cancelled six months of other projects to meet with Billie Joe Armstrong and discuss production.
Green Day’s management denied Perry’s involvement, said they would stay with Rob Cavallo, then hired Butch Vig.