Billie Joe Armstrong, Bruce Springsteen Contribute To Jesse Malin Tribute Album
In May of 2023, a legend in the New York City rock scene, Jesse Malin suffered a spinal cord stroke that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Now, a substantial lineup of musicians are contributing to a Jesse Malin tribute album to honor him as he continues his recovery. Among them are Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Lucinda Williams, and Elvis Costello.
The record is entitled Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin. It will be released on Friday September 20. You can listen to the first single “Prisoners of Paradise,” which features Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers.
“‘Prisoners of Paradise’ is a song about new beginnings and rebirth – letting the past crumble and starting fresh,” Malin said in an Instagram post.
Upon revealing the news of his condition, a Sweet Relief fundraiser was established to help Malin as insurance did not cover much of the hefty medical bills.
Many artists have come to the aid of Malin over the past year to support their friend and fellow musician.
What Else To Know About The Jesse Malin Tribute Album
“The album honoring the New York punk stalwart whose gutter poetry songwriting acumen has long made him a favorite among fellow songsmiths will also feature contributions from the Hold Steady, the Replacements/GNR’s Tommy Stinson, Counting Crows, Dinosaur Jr., the Wallflowers, Spoon, the Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs, Frank Turner and Rancid,” Billboard explained.
The album is available for pre-order. In addition, there will be various vinyl versions. There will be a black version and a red, yellow, and green “Rasta” option.
American Songwriter relayed an update on Malin’s progress at the end of last year saying, “Malin revealed that he has been undergoing rehabilitation, including daily physical therapy, and has undergone several stem cell treatments at a clinic in Bueno Aires, Argentina since late September.”
Malin posted an update video on March 27 where he said, “It’s been tough being in another country where I don’t speak the language very well and I can’t walk. The doctors are seeing some progress and I push forward every single day nonstop.”
While the official track listing of Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin has yet to be released, we do know that Billie Joe Armstrong’s contribution is one of much anticipation. In fact, Armstrong has long been a friend and fan of Malin’s saying, “New York City is the center of the universe, and there is no New York City without Jesse Malin.”
