Billie Joe Armstrong expressed strong disdain for John Fisher, owner of the Oakland A's, stating, "We don't take no (expletive) from people like John (expletive) Fisher... I (expletive) hate Las Vegas." This resonated with the crowd of 43,000, who were gathered for a concert celebrating East Bay culture amidst the instability of the A's situation.
Rancid's Lars Frederiksen echoed Armstrong's sentiments, passionately declaring, "His whole family makes money off the backs of Bay Area people and then he wants to (expletive) off to Vegas. (Expletive) him. Thank God we've still got the Giants." This sentiment shared a collective frustration over the loss of the A's.
Armstrong's connection to the East Bay was evident when he proclaimed, "We are East Bay, East Bay for life... Forever Green Day, East Bay forever. Can you feel me?" It highlighted his pride and the emotional significance associated with the region.
The concert served as a unifying celebration for the East Bay community, feeling especially urgent with the impending loss of the Oakland A's. Armstrong aimed to rally local pride in the midst of disappointment.
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