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Harley-Davidson, Green Day fans revved up
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming 120th anniversary weekend got to a rocking start Friday with a Green Day concert at Milwaukee's lakefront.
MILWAUKEE - While many looked forward to hearing "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," Harley-Davidson Homecoming riders said the actual road to Milwaukee for the 120th anniversary has been a happy one.
And for some, the lakefront Green Day concert is a dream come true.
"There’s kind of that vibe and the rumble – it feels exciting," said Cana Comer of Whitefish Bay.
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This weekend in Milwaukee, it’s all about making noise.
"Milwaukee has been a blast," said Gretchen Froelick from Seattle.
"You might want to wear your earplugs just walking around," said Gregg Thursten, also from Seattle.
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival is a place where riders and music-lovers find common ground.
"It’s been really fun and lively," Thursten said. "Bikers might look like tough, scary people, but they’re not."
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"I like the noise of vehicles, and I love music," said Remi Comer of Whitefish Bay.
For Remi, there's a lot riding on this festival as a big fan of Friday night's top act.
"It’s really cool. I’ve never seen so many bikes in my life," she said. "I’ve always wanted to see Green Day, and I love them."
Cana and Remi Comer
"It’s like a dream come true for her, and to be able to experience it with her is pretty awesome as a mom," said Cana Comer.
Vicki Gonzales and Simon Owens rode their special 120th anniversary Harley up from Kenosha – a bright spot during a dark time.
"I knew he’d want me to buy it, I knew he’d want me to, so I did," Owens said.
Owens' son, Andrew, passed away from brain cancer last year. He honors his son with a bell, a reminder that triumphs even the roar of his Harley.
Bell on Simon Owens' Harley-Davidson in memory of his son, Andrew
"Now he gets to ride with me," he said.
At Friday's celebration, they get to ride along with their whole Harley-Davidson family, too.
"It’s an unspoken brotherhood," Owens said.
Another full day of music comes Saturday with White Reaper, Joan Jett, Cody Jinks and Foo Fighters.