billy was just as good as 20 years ago.
by alecbaldwin777 on 8/9/10Grand Sierra Resort and Casino - RenoRating: 5 out of 5awesome show. most fan were too old to rock out. Too bad.

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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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awesome show. most fan were too old to rock out. Too bad.
Excellent, impressive show! It's clear he's focused on giving the audience the very best that he has -- he's energetic, engaging, and his voice still sounds great. The band, especially lead guitar Steve Stevens, is nothing short of riveting. If you enjoy Billy Idol's music, I definitely recommend going to the show. Even if you've never been an Idol fan, this show just might make you one.
First time ever seeing Billy Idol and I had a great time. Can't believe he's 55 and still rockin it. If he comes back to Reno, I'll definitely go see him again.
Billy idol gave a great performance! He is a great showman and very entertaining!
This was the BEST concert! Billy and the whole band rocked my world! I could go over and over again! What a chance of a life time!
He was amazing. The band really rocked. The lead guitar was amazing.
excellent show, saw him 20+ years ago and he hasn't lost a thing. Great guitar, played all the good stuff, he looks great for a 55 year old guy. Highly recommend
Saw Idol the first time 20 years ago in Seattle. This time around at the Tulalip Amphitheater was excellent because it was a small group outdoors and the setting was great with the beer gardens open throughout the show. Billy and his crew totally lit up the stage and the sound was as good or better than I remember last time I saw him. The tickets were worth every bit of the cost! My wife and I will definitely catch him again next time he comes through Washington.
Billy Idol's concert at the Tulalip was amazing! Idol's high energy performance made me wish it just would go on and on. He dove right in with ready set go and didn't stop until the end of the encores. I can't believe how he just keeps getting better and better, but he does. If you can catch his show, do it!
Billy put on a good show. The lead guitarist was awsome! Billy played his hits and had allot of engergy during the entire show. It was a better show than I thought and the Tulalip Ampetheater is a great place to see a show.
I'VE BEEN TO ALOT OF CONCERTS, BUT THIS WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN! BILLY LOOKS AND SOUNDS BETTER THAN HE EVER HAS. I'M SEE THIS CONCERT AGAIN ANY TIME. IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE GO SEE BILLY IDOL HE ROCKS!
Great show great hangout loved it will definitely go to another show
Billy Idol was great, he still sounds good, but isn't as energetic as he used to be on stage (probably has something to do with his motorcycle accident from many years ago). It was awesome that he teamed up with Steve Stevens again, he's an amazing guitar player.
The concert was rockin last night with Billy Idol and band keeping everyone on their feet and involved. His support band was excellent and kept the audience engaged. BIlly Idol entertains all the ages! And he is adorable!
Billy Idol still sounds great and he looks amazing! It was a very fun show,
Billy Idol was better than he has ever been. Wonderful show.
I have seen him many times, but his one let me down a bit. Show didn't start til 8pm and then he only performed for like an hour and 45 minutes or something like that, NOT even 2 hours. He has always done longer than that when I have seen him before. Steve Stevens didn't even perform like he usually does, he generally steals the show, but unfortunately for this show he didn't seem to go that extra mile. I was disappointed with this show. I wonder if Tulalip didn't allow him to swear much because during his Mony Mony song he generally yells "Get Laid Get Fucked" and he didn't even do it once during that song? WTH??
Excellent show. Took advantage of Tulalip's valet parking and shuttle to the seating area. Steve Stevens was awesome. Was great to hear all my favorites in a live performance. Billy rocks!
Saw him last night at the Tulalip in Washington and he was AWESOME. He played for 2 hours, his band was great and Billy was unbelievable. The guy is 54 years old and he can out rock anyone half his age. Plus the abs of steel were a nice diversion, too. His voice was perfect too. No lip syncing crap for him. The show was an hour late starting which is annoying but once he got going, it was worth it!
From the moment a very in shape Idol and Steve (original guitar player) walked on stage the air started getting electric. When the begining of Flesh for Fantacy started the crowd went WILD! There was old favorites and new songs that reached out and brought back that old Idol feeling. It was KILLER!!