Bille Joe Armstrong Takes Son Jakob for Cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes'
In a moment that defies logic but somehow works, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is set to cover David Bowie's iconic 1977 hit "Heroes." However, instead of doing it alone, he brought along his 22-year-old son Jakob. The unlikely duo teamed up for the promo video of Survivor's 50th season, marking a first-time collaboration on vocals between the father and son.
In a surprise move, Billie Joe took charge of the track's vocals while Jakob performed alongside him, creating an eerie yet endearing rendition that is now featured in the latest trailer for Survivor season 50. The promo video kicks off the season in February and can be streamed across various platforms.
It's worth noting that "Heroes" has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to its recent appearance in Stranger Things' season finale, where it saw a nearly 500 percent increase on streaming services according to Rolling Stone.
Jakob expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to record with his father, calling it "cool." He also produced and engineered the track, showcasing his growing skills behind the mic. The younger Armstrong has been following in his family's footsteps, pursuing a career in music alongside his older brother Joey, who fronts punk outfit Danger!.
Billie Joe and Jakob will not only be featured on the Survivor trailer but have been teasing their collaboration through social media. When asked about recording vocals together, Billie Joe called it "cool," while Jakob described it as a challenging song to do justice to. With this unlikely duo covering one of Bowie's most beloved tracks, fans can expect an unforgettable take on the classic hit.
In a moment that defies logic but somehow works, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is set to cover David Bowie's iconic 1977 hit "Heroes." However, instead of doing it alone, he brought along his 22-year-old son Jakob. The unlikely duo teamed up for the promo video of Survivor's 50th season, marking a first-time collaboration on vocals between the father and son.
In a surprise move, Billie Joe took charge of the track's vocals while Jakob performed alongside him, creating an eerie yet endearing rendition that is now featured in the latest trailer for Survivor season 50. The promo video kicks off the season in February and can be streamed across various platforms.
It's worth noting that "Heroes" has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to its recent appearance in Stranger Things' season finale, where it saw a nearly 500 percent increase on streaming services according to Rolling Stone.
Jakob expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to record with his father, calling it "cool." He also produced and engineered the track, showcasing his growing skills behind the mic. The younger Armstrong has been following in his family's footsteps, pursuing a career in music alongside his older brother Joey, who fronts punk outfit Danger!.
Billie Joe and Jakob will not only be featured on the Survivor trailer but have been teasing their collaboration through social media. When asked about recording vocals together, Billie Joe called it "cool," while Jakob described it as a challenging song to do justice to. With this unlikely duo covering one of Bowie's most beloved tracks, fans can expect an unforgettable take on the classic hit.
. I'm all about supporting young artists, so I'm hyped to see what the future holds for this duo. Maybe they'll even start a new project together? Stranger Things definitely helped give "Heroes" a boost in popularity, and now it sounds like Billie Joe and Jakob are carrying on that magic 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to hear a 22-year-old boy with some serious pipes doin' vocals on David Bowie's "Heroes" alongside his dad? It's like the ultimate bonding moment for them, you know? And the fact that Jakob produced and engineered the track too is just amazing 
. I'm a huge fan of Green Day and now I've got another reason to check out Billie Joe's side project. This collaboration might be unexpected but it sounds kinda magical 
. Bring on the nostalgia and those "Heroes" vibes! 
the fact that "heroes" is experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to stranger things is just icing on the cake 
! I love how they're both bringing their own vibe to the track, even though they're dad/son duo. The fact that Jakob produced and engineered the track shows he's got some serious skills too 
. It's so cool (pun intended) that David Bowie's "Heroes" is getting a whole new wave of love - I've been listening to it nonstop since Stranger Things mentioned it 
. Can we get a full album from this duo?
. And can you imagine having two generations of Armstrongs on a mic together? It's like a musical dream come true 
. I'm stoked to see this promo video drop and can't wait to give it a listen! 
I mean, i was at that survivor premiere event last month and let me tell you, the energy in the crowd when they performed together was ELECTRIC 
Jakob's production skills are pretty impressive too, I saw the behind-the-scenes vids on instagram and he does a great job of bringing out billie joe's voice. it's amazing to see a dad-son duo rocking out like this 
jakob seems like a talented young musician, i love that he got to produce and engineer the track too 
it's also awesome that the song is getting more attention thanks to stranger things - "heroes" is such an iconic track 
and now they're coverin David Bowie's "Heroes" 
. But hey, at least Jakob's got skills behind the mic, that's somethin' 
they sound sooo good together!!! I mean, I know it's not every day you see a dad and son combo on vocals but like, it works!! 
can't wait to see more of his music 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to hear their fave dad singing alongside them? The fact that it's all coming together so smoothly is just perfect timing - Stranger Things just made that song go crazy on streaming services 
. Can't wait for the full Survivor trailer to drop and see what else Billie Joe & Jakob have in store for us! 
to make it feel fresh yet nostalgic at the same time 
are on point 
I mean, can you imagine anyone else covering this iconic song? NOT A CHANCE!!!!! 
JAKOB SOUNDS AMAZING BY THE WAY!!! 
he's clearly following in his fams footsteps and crushing it 
its also awesome to see Billie Joe passing the torch to the next gen 