Billy Idol

Billy Idol the English musician, singer, and songwriter was in Clearwater with his new 2023 tour. He rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as "White Wedding," "Dancing with Myself," and "Rebel Yell." He was born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955, in Middlesex, England. Idol started his music career as a member of the punk rock band Generation X before going solo in the early 1980s. His music is a blend of punk rock, new wave, and pop.

Aside from his music, Billy Idol is also known for his distinctive look, which includes bleached blonde hair, leather jackets, and a rebellious attitude. He has released numerous albums throughout his career and has sold over 40 million records worldwide. Some of his other popular songs include "Eyes Without a Face," "Flesh for Fantasy," and "Cradle of Love.“

I will say the vocals at this show were spot on and he moved around like he did 30 years ago. The show was very good, and he played all of the hits that you would expect along with a few surprises. Overall, the crowd was on their feet dancing and having a great time. He really can still put on an amazing show for his fans. If you loved him in the 80’s you will not want to miss out on this show. The tour goes into the spring and then he out west in the fall and finally ends the current tour in Las Vegas.

The rest of his spring tour:

May 1 Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center

May 3 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live

May 5 Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort

May 6 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion

May 9 Indianapolis, IN – Clowes Hall

May 11 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

May 12 St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre

May 20 Pasadena, CA – Cruel World Festival

Then he returns to touring in the fall with a small residency in Las Vegas. Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on October 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28

Preorders for Vegas are also on his website

Music History May 3rd, 1988

Operation: Mind Crime

This third studio album from the Seattle Based band Queensryche was release on May 3 2003, with two bonus tracks added. The album sold over a million copies. This breakthrough album reached number 50 on Billboard 200. It was certified GOLD in early 1989, and platinum just two years later. The top singles on the album Eyes of a Stranger and I Don’t Believe in Love were the bands first chart topping hits.

The album was produced in Montreal and was the brainchild of Geoff Tate, the lead singer. It took time; however, he won over his bandmates one by one and soon they were all on board with the project . The album received great acclaim upon the release. Critics loved Tate’s vocal, complex and well written storyline, as well as the its amazing musical arrangements.