The Longshot (band)

The Longshot is an American rock band formed in Oakland, California in 2018 by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong.

The Longshot
The Longshot performing in 2018
Background information
Origin	Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres	Garage rock, power pop
Years active	2018–present
Labels	Self-released
Members	Billie Joe Armstrong Jeff Matika David S. Field Kevin Preston

History

The band was formed in April 2018 by Billie Joe Armstrong following the conclusion of Green Day's Revolution Radio World Tour.^[1] Armstrong was joined by at the time touring guitarist for Green Day, Jeff Matika, who elected to be the band's bassist. The group was rounded out by drummer David S. Field, and rhythm guitarist Kevin Preston of the band, Prima Donna. Preston also played guitar in Green Day's other side project, Foxboro Hot Tubs.

The band released their self-titled debut EP quietly on streaming services on April 12, 2018, which was followed by the announcement of their debut studio album, Love Is for Losers, releasing the following week.^[2] To support the album, the band set out on a North American tour that summer.^[3]

Following the formation of the band, many Green Day fans started questioning if the band had broken up. Armstrong denied these claims, and also denounced anyone that speculated that Green Day had broken up by telling them to "shut the fuck up."^[4]

The band has also released three additional EPs before and after Love Is for Losers; Return to Sender, Razor Baby, and Bullets. Armstrong also used the band to release three songs he had written for the movie Ordinary World, which he also stars in. The song "Devil's Kind" was released as a standalone single, while "Body Bag" was released on Love Is for Losers, and "Fever Blister" released on Razor Baby.

Members

• Billie Joe Armstrong - lead vocals, lead guitar, production (2018–present)
• Jeff Matika - bass (2018–present)
• Kevin Preston - rhythm guitar (2018–present)
• David S. Field - drums, production (2018–present)

Discography

Studio albums

• Love Is for Losers (2018)

Extended plays

• The Longshot EP (2018)
• Return to Sender (2018)
• Razor Baby (2018)
• Bullets (2018)

Singles

• "Devil's Kind" (2018)

References

1. "Billie Joe Armstrong's new band the Longshot releases surprise debut album: Stream". 20 April 2018.
2. Young, Alex (2018-04-12). "Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong starts new band The Longshot, releases debut EP: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
3. Dickman, Maggie (20 April 2018). "Billie Joe Armstrong's new band, The Longshot, announce summer tour". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
4. Trendell, Andrew (2018-04-27). ""Shut the f**k up" - Billie Joe Armstrong responds to questions of Green Day splitting up". NME. Retrieved 2023-02-01.