JAKARTA - The American Football League (NFL) officially announced the legendary Bay Area punk rock band, Green Day, as the main performer in the opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX.
The big match, which marks the 60th edition, is scheduled to take place at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8.
The selection of Green Day is considered an emotional and strategic move, considering that Billie Joe Armstrong et al are local sons who grew up in the San Francisco area.
In its official statement, the NFL stated that the trio would open the event with high energy.
Green Day will accompany the steps of the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award winners from various generations to enter the field through their hit songs.
This action is designed as a tribute to the league's long history while also raising the enthusiasm of supporters before the match begins.
Responding to Green Day's appointment, Armstrong expressed great enthusiasm for their selection in the US's biggest sporting event.
"We are very excited to open Super Bowl 60 right in our own backyard," Armstrong said, quoted by Variety, Tuesday, January 20.
"We are honored to welcome the MVPs who have shaped this game and open the night for fans around the world. Let's have fun! Let's speak up!" he added.
In addition to Green Day, the Super Bowl LX pre-show stage will also be enlivened by a row of other top musicians. Charlie Puth is confirmed to perform the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".
Meanwhile, country singer Brandi Carlile will perform "America the Beautiful", and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing".
The return of the Super Bowl to the Bay Area is predicted to be one of the most magnificent events in NFL history, where the tradition of the sport is combined with a very thick pop culture.
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