The Longshot is an American rock band formed in Oakland, California in 2018 by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong.

The band was formed in April 2018 by Billie Joe Armstrong following the conclusion of Green Day's Revolution Radio World Tour.

[1] Armstrong was joined by at the time touring guitarist for Green Day, Jeff Matika, who elected to be the band's bassist.

The group was rounded out by drummer David S. Field, and rhythm guitarist Kevin Preston of the band, Prima Donna.

Armstrong denied these claims, and also denounced anyone that speculated that Green Day had broken up by telling them to "shut the fuck up.