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Idol pumps fists, rocks out |
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Written by JACKIE LEE KING, photos by NIVA BRINGAS
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Thursday, 12 May 2005 |
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A dazzling light show and visual displays of raw power greet you upon the beginning of the show. William Michael Albert requests your attendance to a 120-minute salute to a Generation (X) that has survived the '80s.
Also known as Billy Idol, a capacity crowd welcomed the blond bad boy back from the “Devils Playground” (his new release) by returning his trademarked fist gesture at every possible moment during the concert. | | |
Billy Idol
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 Entertainment
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The Congress Theater
Chicago, Ill.
May 12, 2005
Setlist
1. “Devils Playground”
2. “Dancing with Myself”
3. “Flesh for Fantasy”
4. “Body Snatcher”
5. “White Wedding”
6. “Scream”
7. “Eyes without a Face”
8. “Sweet Sixteen”
9. “Sherri”
10. “Red Rage?”
11. “L.A. Woman”
12. “Evil Eye”
13. “World Comin’ Down”
14. “Ready, Steady, Go”
15. “Rebel Yell”
16. “Hot in the City”
17. “Being Insane” (special I-Tunes Song)
18. “Who Are You?” (Who Cover)
19. “Mony Mondy”
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At age 48, Idol positively pogoed across the stage and presented one of the best shows currently touring. Beginning the show with the title track of his current release, he wasted no time before playing fan favorites like, “Dancing with Myself,” “Flesh for Fantasy,” and “White Wedding.” He then gave Idol hands some new Idol plans in playing some more new material, “Body Snatcher” and “Scream.”With more smiles than sneers for fans, he ran up and down the front of the stage signing anything that the audience presented him – use your imagination. He even attempted to throw commemorative Frisbees out into the audience, but ultimately this was not his strong point. The audience came for the music, and they got a treat.
In tow with Idol on the tour is his guitar-toting partner in crime, Steve Stevens. His guitar playing is still as razor sharp as Idol’s spiky hairdo. Stevens provided intricate transitions between songs in showcasing his Spanish guitar technique just before launching into a sultry version of “Eyes Without a Face.” It seemed like the two buddies were really enjoying themselves on stage.
The audience was then treated to a song that originated over 26 years ago in playing the Generation X (his former band) hit “Ready Steady Go.” He also did rocking versions of the Doors’ “L. A. Woman” and the Who’s “Who Are You.”
Of course he closed with “Rebel Yell,” and then returned for an extended encore, playing “Hot in City (Chicago)”, and the ever-popular “Mony, Mony” with the audience participating. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
