Green Day's 'American Idiot' Soars to No. 12 on Billboard After Super Bowl Performance
Green Day's 'American Idiot' Soars to No. 12 on Billboard After Super Bowl Performance
Will SayreMon, February 23, 2026 at 5:07 AM UTC
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Bad Bunny may have pulled the rug right out of the rest of the Super Bowl when he performed, but Green Day certainly show-stopped as the event's opener.
In addition to big names like Charlie Puth, Kenny G, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones, the beloved punk-rock band performed at the big game by ushering in the highly anticipated day with some of its biggest hits — all from the iconic album American Idiot.
Following the buzzy mini-concert, Green Day's famous song of the same name has re-skyrocketed in popularity, now appearing on a certain Billboard chart for the first time, Forbes reports.
"American Idiot" has surfaced on the Hot Alternative Songs chart for the first time, launching at No. 12 on Billboard's list of the most consumed tracks classified under the alternative label throughout the U.S., Forbes also noted on Saturday, Feb. 21. The catchy protest song returns Green Day to its career peak on the Hot Alternative Songs chart as it debuts.
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Previously, the rock group has reached 12th place with "The American Dream Is Killing Me," which opened in that spot in November 2023. Their track "Dilemma" also appeared on the chart, in mid-2024.
And thanks to Green Day's Super Bowl intro, purchases of "American Idiot" grew by 295% from one week to the next, Forbes added.
The NFL showed strong support for Green Day after the band opened Super Bowl LX with a high-energy performance of songs from their famous album American Idiot. After the show, the league shared videos of the performance on social media, showing moments from the band’s live set.
Green Day is known for mixing music with political messages. Their 2004 album American Idiot was inspired by events after 9/11 and the Iraq War. Over the years, the band has spoken out about politics during shows and award performances. However, during the Super Bowl performance, the band avoided making new political statements.
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