Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony took to the stage with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt as part of their side project, The Coverups, at Costa Mesa’s Tiki Bar on April 20. The trio performed Kiss’s ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ with Green Day’s Tré Cool on drums, along with a selection of Van Halen hits. The 28-track setlist also featured songs from The Buzzcocks, The Ramones, David Bowie, The Pretenders, and Nirvana, among others. Armstrong has previously expressed his admiration for Eddie Van Halen’s guitar work, stating that it was a major influence on his own playing style.
