The night was filled with the sound of classic 80's rock when Billy Idol stopped by Stubb's BBQ to entertain a packed house on Thursday, October 1, 2015.
Idol has been on a world tour in support of his album Kings and Queens of the Underground, which was released in October 2104. The show served as a warm-up for Idol's appearance at the famous Austin City Limits Music Fest where he was scheduled to make two appearances, October 2 and October 9.
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| Billy Idol |
The Grammy-nominated English rocker began his music career in 1977 with the band Chelsea and then Generation X before embarking on a solo career.
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| Billy Idol |
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| Billy Idol |
Idol was part of MTV's "Second British Invasion" with his songs "White Wedding " and "Dancing With Myself." He became well known in the US in 1983 when his video for "Dancing With Myself" ran for six months on MTV.
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| Billy Idol |
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| Steve Stevens and Billy Idol |
Idol was joined on stage by his long-time guitarist Steve Stevens. Also joining them were bassist Stephen McGrath, guitarist Billy Morrison, keyboardist Paul Trudeau, and drummer Erik Eldenius.
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| Steve Stevens and Billy Idol |
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| Billy Idol |
On the heels of a successful music career, Billy Idol has also released a best-selling autobiography, Dancing With Myself. Hardbacks of the book hit the shelves in October 2014. Audiobooks and paperbacks were just released in September of this year.
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| Billy Idol |
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| Billy Idol |
It's good to see he hasn't lost any of the passion and power Idol is known for. If this show was any indication, Billy should be performing for many years to come.
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| Billy Idol |
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| Billy Idol |
SETLIST:
Postcards From The Past
Cradle Of Love
Can't Break Me Down
Dancing With Myself (Generation X song)
Flesh For Fantasy
Save Me Now
Ready Steady Go (Generation X song)
Sweet Sixteen
Eyes Without A Face
Guitar Solo
Whiskey and Pills
Blue Highway
Rebel Yell
Encore:
White Wedding
Drum Solo
Mony Mony (Tommy James and The Shondells cover)
Opening on the night for Billy Idol was Indie Pop singer-songwriter, Ryn Weaver.
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| Ryn Weaver |
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| Ryn Weaver |
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