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What's better then seeing Billy Idol as a speck a quarter of a mile away at a huge festival appearance as he wins over even the most skeptical? Seeing Billy Idol and crew life size ten feet away. Last night at Baltimore's Rams Head Live, he showed off that he is the consummate showman down to the very core.
More in his prime then ever before, and looking like he never stopped going to the gym, he is still able to have the same affect on the room with making the guys feel out of shape and slightly inadequate and women across two generations getting their panties in a twist.
Busting through trademark crowd raising hits such as "Rebel Yell", "White Wedding", and "Mony Mony" that made him a house hold name in the 80's are
now balanced with choice cuts from his impressive new album [Devil's Playground] such as "Rat Race", "Super Overdrive", "World's Coming Down",
and "Plastic Jesus". Sharing the spotlight with long time guitarist Steve Stevens, and new comers bassist Steve McGrath, drummer Brian Tichy and keyboardist Derek Sherinian, Idol managed to find a balance between being the center of attention and not stealing the show from his fellow band mates.
The most touching moment of the night might possibly of been keyboardist Derek Sherinian and Billy singing "Louisiana" in tribute to the recent Hurricane Katrina victims. Reading off a lyrics sheet as an almost sad reminder that it was more then likely a song he never intended on having to learn, it came off as a solid and impromptu performance that showed even "Billy Fucking Idol" was a mere mortal with feelings like the rest of us.
The final verdict is that this is a show to catch. He is a show man down to the bone and never forgetful of who put him where he is. He spent much of the show signing anything anyone could hand to him (during the songs no less - and not missing a note) and the only thing that stopped him from that was the moments in which he picked up the acoustic guitar and the time he lost his pen for a few minutes. With two hours of just Billy Fucking Idol and nofiller, this is the few shows this year delivering more bang for your buck.
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