Billie Joe Armstrong Takes Son Jakob on Iconic David Bowie Cover for 'Survivor' Promos
A unique collaboration is underway as Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong teams up with his son, Jakob, to pay tribute to the late music icon David Bowie. The unlikely duo has recorded a cover of Bowie's classic hit "Heroes" for the 50th season premiere promo video of the reality TV show "Survivor".
In a fitting twist of fate, Billie Joe takes charge on vocals while his son Jakob provides backing support, marking the first time the father-son duo has worked together on a musical project. Jakob's involvement is not only impressive but also demonstrates his growing prowess in music, following in the footsteps of his brother Joey and father.
The "Heroes" cover is featured in the upcoming promo video for "Survivor" season 50, which kicks off in February. Viewers can catch their first glimpse of the tribute on YouTube or stream it across various platforms. This collaboration comes on the heels of "Heroes"' recent resurgence in popularity, particularly after its appearance in last month's "Stranger Things" season finale.
The experience is one Jakob will always treasure, having expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside his father and produce-engineer the track. For years now, Jakob has been honing his skills, fronting punk outfit Danger! and currently leading the trio Ultra Q as well as working on a solo project called Jet Engine Kiss.
This rare collaboration showcases Billie Joe Armstrong's respect for David Bowie's legacy while introducing fans to the next generation of talent within Green Day.
A unique collaboration is underway as Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong teams up with his son, Jakob, to pay tribute to the late music icon David Bowie. The unlikely duo has recorded a cover of Bowie's classic hit "Heroes" for the 50th season premiere promo video of the reality TV show "Survivor".
In a fitting twist of fate, Billie Joe takes charge on vocals while his son Jakob provides backing support, marking the first time the father-son duo has worked together on a musical project. Jakob's involvement is not only impressive but also demonstrates his growing prowess in music, following in the footsteps of his brother Joey and father.
The "Heroes" cover is featured in the upcoming promo video for "Survivor" season 50, which kicks off in February. Viewers can catch their first glimpse of the tribute on YouTube or stream it across various platforms. This collaboration comes on the heels of "Heroes"' recent resurgence in popularity, particularly after its appearance in last month's "Stranger Things" season finale.
The experience is one Jakob will always treasure, having expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside his father and produce-engineer the track. For years now, Jakob has been honing his skills, fronting punk outfit Danger! and currently leading the trio Ultra Q as well as working on a solo project called Jet Engine Kiss.
This rare collaboration showcases Billie Joe Armstrong's respect for David Bowie's legacy while introducing fans to the next generation of talent within Green Day.
I've always thought that Billie Joe and his son Jakob are meant to make music together - they have a similar vibe, you know? I love how Jakob is stepping out of his comfort zone by working on a David Bowie cover, it's like he's paying homage to the legend himself. And can we talk about how cool it is that Billie Joe is letting Jakob take the lead vocals on this track? It shows that he trusts his son's abilities and I think that's really special 
. I've been listening to Green Day's music for years, but hearing Jakob's involvement with Ultra Q and Danger! has me eager to check out their other stuff. This collaboration is a great way to introduce the next gen of punk rock fans to some amazing talent 
I'm loving this collab between Billie Joe and Jakob, it's like they were meant to make music together! I mean, can you imagine anyone else covering "Heroes" for Survivor promos? It's gotta be Jakob's turn now that his bro Joey is doing his own thing with the Melody Carnation project. This is awesome because it shows Billie Joe is still down with Bowie's vibes and giving new blood a chance. 
Jakob's been working on his skills for years, so it's cool to see him shine alongside his dad. I'm gonna go check out this "Heroes" cover ASAP! 
I think it's really cool that Billie Joe Armstrong is passing down his musical expertise to Jakob, his son. It's great to see the father-son duo teaming up on this David Bowie cover - it shows a lot of respect for Bowie's legacy and his own music career. The fact that Jakob has been honing his skills in different projects like Danger! and Ultra Q makes me even more excited about his potential as a musician... 
still getting good vibes from those early seasons, but I guess times change and all that 
anyway, love how Billie Joe & Jakob got together for this tribute tho, been a fan since the early days of Green Day 
His vocals must've sounded amazing alongside his pops' voice! 
It's awesome that they're carrying on the music legacy in such a big way 
The fact that it's featured in Survivor promos is just the icing on the cake 
Billie Joe's been doing an amazing job introducing Jakob to the music scene, and I'm sure this collab will help him gain more recognition 
Jakob sounds like he's got some serious talent too, been fronting his own bands and working on solo projects 
anyway, Jakob's been making waves in the music scene lately with his own projects like Danger! and Ultra Q 
Billie Joe Armstrong pairing up with his son Jakob on a David Bowie cover is pretty cool, I guess it shows he's willing to pass the torch to the younger gen in music. It's also awesome that Jakob gets to work alongside his dad and produce-engineer the track - must be an amazing learning experience for him 
The fact that they're doing a cover of "Heroes" which is so iconic, makes it even more special I think...
The fact that Jakob is killing it on vocals too is super impressive - punk royalty in the making, maybe?! 
, I mean who wouldn't wanna see "Heroes" get re-done by a punk rock legend & his mini-me 
? Jakob's got some serious musical chops already, I'm lovin' the new collab! maybe next they'll cover The Beatles or something