Seeing the classic artists you have loved for years is a risky proposition; are you going to see aging, declining rockers desperately clinging to their popularity to earn a fast buck, or will you be seeing someone who has kept in shape, continued making music, and is still worthy of commanding the audience? Despite being one of the youngest attendees at classic hard rock/metal shows around Vegas, he is also one of the most knowledgeable, having gained the unofficial nickname of “The Eddie Trunk of Las Vegas.” PHOTO CREDIT: Photos by Ski Bassham for Zrock'R Magazine- ©ZRock'R Entertainment, LLC- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. During the opening cut, “Shock to the System,” electric blue lights shot across the crowd during the song’s chorus. The performances have featured material from throughout Idol's career, from Idol's days fronting the seminal British punk band GENERATION X to his hits the world has come to know and love, including "Rebel Yell", "White Wedding", "Dancing With Myself" and many more. Like us on Facebook. The always impressive Steve Stevens is a major standout, and helped this night to remain one of the best in Vegas rock and roll of 2016. The first two songs might have been subtle reminders that Idol’s hits stretched into the ’90s, past the years the third one made him synonymous with Martha Quinn and Nina Blackwood on your MTV. (Interesting trivia: It is Steve Stevens’ guitar playing you hear on the instrumental “Top Gun Anthem” from the 1986 film Top Gun). Jamie Hosmer was not referred to by name, but instead as The Golfer on “I Can See Your Voice.”, Fifth-place finalist Alan Silva of “Zumanity” finished the highest of any aerialist ever on “AGT.”, As Donna Rocker says of Raiders revelry at her bar and restaurant, “Asking people not to cheer during that game would be like asking someone not to scream on a roller coaster.”, Mark Davis calls his mother “The First Lady of Raider Nation.”. BLABBERMOUTH.NET That’s another reason to be doing a residency in Vegas, because you are reaching those people who really do truly love rock ’n’ roll.”. There’s a little bit more of a production going on in terms of what they’ll be seeing as well as hearing. There is a standing section at the very front - try to get there early and grab the front row for the very best view !! Tommy DeVito, founding member of the Four Seasons rock ’n’ roll group and an inspiration for the “Jersey Boys” musical, has died of COVID-19 in Henderson. Tickets for "Billy Idol: Las Vegas" are $39.50 - $159.95, plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. SiriusXM listeners will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the public on-sale date during a SiriusXM pre-sale from Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, September 19 at 10 p.m. PT. Brandon Flowers says, “Every time someone makes a record, they say that they have 50 songs and they’re going to release another record. And I’m going to be one of the people providing it.”. These photos are remarkable. In addition to reviews, Taylor has written and self-published three books on classic hard rock bands, and is a regular participant in rock and roll trivia contests. Great venue with good views, good seating and great sound!Really enjoyed the blink 182 concert and there’s a food court just next door within the complex. We also had terrible sight lines. Opening night launched with a three-hit blast of “Shock to the System,” “Cradle of Love” and “Dancing With Myself.”. Contact Jason Bracelin at jbracelin@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0476. Billy Idol will be joined by his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens and the rest of the Billy Idol band. South on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Despite having been a fan of his for years, this was my first time seeing Billy Idol live in concert. (Rob Fenn), Billy Idol keeps true to both his '80s fashion sense and contrasting crooner's voice on the first night of his "Forever" showcase at the House of Blues. Alas, it’s just a tease. It was Dominator, formerly of Dark Funeral. From punk pioneer to global superstar, Idol has created an unparalleled niche in popular music and has remained a household name for more than three decades. Much has been made about the diminishing chart presence of rock ’n’ roll. They had screens up, security and washrooms close by. He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top 40 singles in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K. including "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Mony Mony", "Eyes Without A Face", "Flesh For Fantasy" and "Cradle Of Love". If you are wondering if Billy Idol’s Las Vegas residence is worth attending, the answer is YES. Although there was a handful of cuts from his latest studio release, most of this night was devoted to the classics. Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band at Planet Hollywood! OK, ladies and some gents, qualified good news: You only have to wait a half-hour for Billy Idol to take his shirt off. BLABBERMOUTH.NET His thorough and honest (some would say brutally honest) reviewing style has won him the respect of hundreds of music fans and musicians alike, both local and abroad, and the ire of just as many others.