Billy Idol rocks!!
by catwoman455 on 8/30/10IP Casino Resort and Spa - BiloxiRating: 5 out of 5Loved it. He was great, sounded great, the band was great.

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That face, that name, that sneer. Rock icon BILLY IDOL, known for a plethora of hit singles including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself” “Eyes Without A Face” and many more, returns this summer to perform at The Outer Fields, Western Springs on Sunday, January 19.
Sharing the stage for an epic Sunday afternoon and evening of live music are seminal New Zealand artists Stellar* and Elemeno P.
Artisanal beers, wines and great food, as well as fun attractions, will add to the festival ambience of the day. The event is GA/All ages so bring the family and settle in for a late Summer’s Sunday of great entertainment.
An early architect of punk rock's sound, style, and fury, Billy Idol remains to this day a true rock 'n' roll icon. From punk pioneer to global superstar, Billy Idol has left an indelible mark in popular music and remained a household name for over three decades. His style, music, and attitude have transcended time and trend. Born in 1955 in Stanmore, North London, Idol spent several formative years living on Long Island, NY as a child before returning to the UK and emerging as a central figure of the British punk movement. As part of the infamous Bromley Contingent and a fan of the Sex Pistols, Idol was inspired to front the pioneering British punk band Generation X from 1976 until the band’s split in 1981. Determined to break through in America, Billy Idol hooked up with guitar genius Steve Stevens and a crucial musical partnership was forged.
Idol’s lip-curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into the mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, making him one of the most recognisable faces in pop music, while selling out arenas everywhere he played. He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top forty singles in the US and 10 in the UK. Hit singles include ‘Dancing With Myself’, ‘Hot In The City’, ‘Eyes Without A Face’, ‘Rebel Yell’, ‘Mony Mony’, and arguably Idol’s most famed song ‘White Wedding’.
Legendary four-piece band Stellar*, fronted by the dynamic singer/songwriter/guitarist Boh Runga, are Sony New Zealand’s highest selling Kiwi band. Dominating the airwaves and charts throughout the early 2000’s Stellar* boast three Top 10 albums, 9 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and a legion of fans throughout the country.
Known for their pulsating live performances, Stellar* return in 2020 to perform a series of special shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their 5 star debut album MIX. That album sold 80,000 copies (5 x Platinum) and generated five top 20 singles – ‘Part Of Me’, ‘Violent’, ‘Undone’, ‘Every Girl’ and ‘What You Do (Bastard)’ – all massive radio singles and indelibly etched in the Kiwi music landscape. Expect a dynamic set featuring MIX in full, more hits, plus their killer version of Sharon O’Neill’s ‘Maxine’ – which took the 2017 Vodafone NZ Music Awards by storm.
In the early 2000’s Elemeno P erupted onto the New Zealand rock scene, seemingly from out of nowhere. A four-piece with straight-arrow, energetic, power-pop anthems. A succession of massive hits such as ‘Verona’, ‘Every Day’s A Saturday’, ‘Fast Times in Tahoe’ and ’11.57’ followed.
Equipped with a fun-loving attitude, Elemeno P soon became household favourites across the nation, releasing a trifecta of top tier albums in the space of six years.
The band’s debut album ‘Love & Disrespect’ was released in 2003, reaching number #1 on the New Zealand album charts and went on to sell triple platinum. Two more albums would follow, selling Platinum and Gold respectively and leading to the band taking home Best Group at the New Zealand Music Awards in 2008. Elemeno P make a welcome return to the stage in January 2020.
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Loved it. He was great, sounded great, the band was great.
Fantastic concert, Billy Idol was full of energy, put on a fantastic show and interacted with the entire audience.
I've waited twenty someought years to be able to see Billy Idol in concert and I was absolutely amazed at how awesome a show he and Steve Stevens put on.. even after all these years! They sounded and looked great!
This man is still hot and sexy!!! The sound was amazing. The only questions I have is....Billy why did you put your shirt back on?
Billy Idol gave an excellent concert. I was blown away with his vocals. He sounds the same as his albums with no tuners or fancy effects. He was entertaining from start to finish. I also loved seeing Steve Stephens with his many solos. The entire band is stellar. The IP arena is smoke-free...great viewing no matter where you sit. I was in row 15...really good. However..the beer flowed a little to freely, there were many drunks sitting around me by the end of the concert and all of the floors were wet from spilled drinks. I was disappointed Billy did not chose to do a Meet-N-Greet. He did however thank his fans for giving him a wonderful f-ing life. Flashes on cameras are not allowed. all of my pics were blurry no matter what setting I used. I was amazed at how he hasn't changed since 1984! What's your secret Billy? Seemed to be a somewhat older crowd...possibly original fans.
I don't know if Harrah's Event arena is just built with excellent acoustics or if Billy's sound crew just is really good because the concert was good, crisp clear and clean with sound and effects!! He performed fab, lets not forget lead guitarist Steve Stevens and the Morrison dude really are talented. The renditions of "The Doors" and "Robin Trower" was phenomenal. I would definitely go see Billy again.
Billy Idol is like fine wine, just keeps getting better and better with age! His voice is still amazing and he looks incredible!!! Still has that sexy smile. Steve Stevens is awesome too- They put on a fantastic show, 100% satisfaction guaranteed!!!
The show started on time, with no opening act. The venue acoustics were great. The sound mix was dead on; you could hear all the band members parts clearly. Billy's vocals were good. He still has it after all these years! Steve Stevens is an AWESOME guitarist. Great sound, technically good playing, and true to the origional versions. They changed the arrangements a bit on a couple of songs, which turned out awesome. They played all the hits, and a couple of old Generation X songs. They didn't play John Wayne, the new song. Billy was really into the show, and was passing out drumsticks and picks to the audience all during the show. He seemed like he genuinely cared about the fans.
great show! had a blast! he's still got it...seriously, Billy can still get after it! he really seemed to be having a good time. the venue was fantastic.....not a bad seat anywhere. Steve Stephens is fantastic on guitar! The drummer Jeremy Colson was a monster.....used to play with Steve Vai!! tons of fun!
Great venue! Could see the stage well from our seats that I was afraid were not close enough! Played on time, lots of energy. He can still sing well!
BILLY IDOL PUT ON AN AMAZING SHOW. HE SOUNDED THE SAME AS HIS RECORDED RECORDS. STEVE STEVENS WAS WILD WITH GUITAR AND ROCKED.
Great show, Great venue and Great Time. Still rocking at 55 years old.
Billy Idol was the best concert I have ever been to! If you get a chance, go see this legend! I would do it again & again!!! IP in Biloxi is an amazing venue to see someone like him. Intimate with lots of bars that are easy to get to.
Billy Idol looks and sounds fantastic. What a great show!!
Billy Idol Kicked ASS If you have a chance you need to see him. Sound was amazing.
Aw_SUM!! He maybe a tad old (Iam Too), but he still got it. I would Recommend and would go see show Again!!
Any man who can rock leather pants and no shirt at the age of 55 should be awarded a medal. Do they make a "Good God he's hot" medal? If so, someone give it to BILLY IDOL!!! He is a legend to the world of rock. After 35+ years, he still managed to bring rock n' roll to Tunica. It was an awesome show. Great set list. He threw in a couple of old school Generation X songs, which were awesome. Steve Stevens' guitar solo was mind blowing. All in all, Billy Idol will always remain my punk rock idol!!!! Rock on!
We thought the last Bon Jovi concert was the greatest.....but move over Jon....Here comes Billy with more energy and BODY... WOW!!!! His entire band was a phenom.
Loved, loved, loved this show! After all these years Billy Idol still rocks like he did 20+ years ago. Steve Stevens is an amazing guitarist and made the show even more incredible. Only wished we were able to take pictures with real cameras. Harrah's security wouldn't let us.
High energy show with classic rock stage presence. Steve Stevens can smoke any guitar he touches. Billy and Steve are still an awesome spectacle. Do not miss this team.