Every boy in the 80's wanted to be as cool as Billy Idol.

@matthewhawkins517

Ай бұрын

And than he appeared in The Wedding Singer. 😄

@repluggedx3265

Ай бұрын

I still want ;)

@Wrathlon

Ай бұрын

Its 2024 and I still want to be as cool as Billy Idol.

@jhamptonjr

Ай бұрын

And Billy wanted to be as cool as Elvis 🙂

@lgeyser1

Ай бұрын

I wanted to be as cool as Steve Stevens

Dancing With Myself, White Wedding, Flesh for Fantasy, Eyes Without A Face.

@lobotomizedjellyfish2171

Ай бұрын

Hell yeah! The next 4 that must be done!!

@2were5678

Ай бұрын

All great! 🤙

@DJ-hl8mg

Ай бұрын

1000% agree with all them songs you just named 👍

@JonnyRottenn__

Ай бұрын

Eyes without a face made me want a head without ears. I need hard rocking Billy Idol lol

@JoeThornhill

Ай бұрын

Hot in the city?

Billy Idol was the coolest guy in the world back then.

@kyleanspach3457

Ай бұрын

The quintessential Rock & Roller.

@nickface55

Ай бұрын

Hell, he might still be.

@renniegrant989

Ай бұрын

He really still is. Dude is 60 and still has rock solid abs and sounds just as good as he did.

@mr.2cents.846

26 күн бұрын

He also had a small role in Wedding Singer with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

@AlphariusDominatus

23 күн бұрын

Still is wtf you talking bout

Billy Idol + MTV + 80’s = were HUGE! You young ones would’ve loved it!

@theidajawho

Ай бұрын

Ahhh, The Young Ones....

Billy Idol! "The Elvis of Punk Rock"!

@Chumgeyser

Ай бұрын

This, and throw in some dark synth to his sound. Billy was ahead of his time, as well as one of the first big stars of 1st gen MTV. It wasn't the 1st, but I think Dancing With Myself was one of the earliest MTV videos.

@RoyalDudeness

Ай бұрын

What are you talking about? Please, stop making senseless comments just to collect likes

@daimyo2k

7 күн бұрын

@@RoyalDudeness No... what he says is true, Billy DOES have some Elvis influence in the way he sings. Sorry if you don't like it, but... facts.

Billy and Steven are still tearing up stages and the sound and energy hasn't faltered. 💛🤘🤙✌️

@peterworth9403

Ай бұрын

His voice is even better...man's voice is like butter.

@peterroumbas8805

Ай бұрын

They are touring in Canada this summer with Platinum Blonde

@arturwittensoeltner8729

Ай бұрын

So you're starstruck, deaf and blind!

I think there's something timeless in his voice, that'll never go out of style.

I'd recommend Cradle of Love and White Wedding, both are bangers. Spent the 90s with Billy Idol cassettes lol

@huMAN190604

Ай бұрын

Body Snatcher also is good

@mikealdana8012

Ай бұрын

You’re leaving out Eyes Without A Face

@chuckwilliams6261

Ай бұрын

Aileen likes to rock, and it's my understanding that the Cradle of Love don't rock easily.

@daveb1797

Ай бұрын

Nah, Dancing With Myself.

@TrianglesAndCircles

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Billy Idol will not disappoint. All good dancing music too.😊❤

That iconic Steve Stevens guitar effect that sounds like a rapid-fire laser...I FREAKIN' LOVE IT.

@williamh4172

Ай бұрын

Steve Stevens is awesome and often overlooked when the topic of great guitarists comes up.

@runtwer5700

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a rapid-fire laser because he actually uses a toy laser gun on the pick ups at the end of the solo. Doesn't show it in this video because it's staged but if you watch the live videos, you can see him using it. Also saw an interview with him where he talks about it and trying to find the right toy laser to get the sound

@SarahHardy-pd3wm

Ай бұрын

Yes! I saw him do it live in Australia in 2020.

@RickF940

Ай бұрын

​@@williamh4172 You are 100% correct

"Mony Mony" by Billy Idol... a must.

@louv9431

Ай бұрын

Mony Mony definitely! Live version is very cool!

@stanleymyrick4068

Ай бұрын

Is there a version of it that is good quality with the lyrics that people in clubs used? The first time I heard Mony Mony was in a club and hearing the packed out club yelling at the top of their lungs the additional lyrics.

@stevehanson9552

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@caphowdy666

Ай бұрын

@@louv9431 I rarely ever think the live version of a song is better than the recorded version, but the live version of this he released as a single is a massive improvement on the studio version.

@caphowdy666

Ай бұрын

@@stanleymyrick4068 The original 1981 studio version was a massive club hit but not a chart hit, so that is probably the one you are talking about. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iISrr9WuZpa2hbg.html

No Billy Idol song is complete without the classic Billy Idol SCREAM.....the greatest screamer in rock 'n roll history!

@jon-paulfilkins7820

Ай бұрын

I give you the counter argument of Wendy James, lead singer of Transvision Vamp, specific example "Baby I don't care". OK more I think about it, she's what you get if you gender swapped Billy Idol.

@johnafirth

Ай бұрын

​@@jon-paulfilkins7820always felt it was a shame Transvision Vamp weren't bigger.

@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.

Ай бұрын

I see you Billy Idol and yes Rock scream sure Then there Metal scream. Rob Halford Judas Priest frontman. I would be hard pressed to top Bruce Dickerson Iron Maiden.

Dancing with myself is one of his classics

@theidajawho

Ай бұрын

Yes from his Gen X years, his solo remake is great!

Once upon a time... When MTV was great ❤. Going home after school MTV was the first thing to turn on.

I was sooooooo fortunate growing up in the 80's. \m/

@BillyBob-mr6oc

Ай бұрын

Facts..the 80s were the greatest years of my LIFE..beyond words.❤

Billy Idol is a British artist who started out during the '70s in the Punk band 'Generation X', he went solo in 1981. Songs which I recommend from him are: "White Wedding", "Flesh For Fantasy", "Eyes Without a Face", "Hot in the City", "Catch My Fall", "Mony Mony", "Sweet Sixteen", "Dancing with Myself", "Cradle of Love", "Shock to the System", "Wasteland", "Concrete Kingdom", "Shangri-la". There are many more but these are great ones to continue with.

@shawnmaloney3763

Ай бұрын

This is the list right here ☝️

@donhaney7753

Ай бұрын

Generation X- "Kiss Me Deadly" is peak Billy Idol

@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.

Ай бұрын

@@donhaney7753 Great choice, I'm a big Generation X fan, I didn't include any tracks from them just yet until she got to hear more Billy solo.

@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.

Ай бұрын

@@shawnmaloney3763 Thank you, I thought that it has some good tracks on it.

As someone who grew up in the 80s, I was a huge fan of Billy Idol. I was fortunate to see him in concert many years ago. I have the opportunity to relive my youth this September when I get to see him in concert again. So looking forward to it!

@SarahHardy-pd3wm

Ай бұрын

You won’t be disappointed! I’ve been a fan since 1982 or thereabouts and saw him live in Australia in January 2020, just before the world went crazy! Front row and VIP so I got to briefly meet him and Steve and get photos. Tell a teen girl living in Queensland watching Billy Idol on TV that she’d see him live and meet him one day and she'd think you’re crazy! 😝

Eyes without a face is a must

'Rebel Yell' surely is Billy's most iconic song, so it is a perfect place to start into his work. My favourite tune of his is 'Dancing With Myself', it is his most groovy, and I am sure that you will love it.

I remember when I was watching a Billy Idol video on TV with my sister when I was a kid, and my mom said "that guy is a lot like Elvis!" and you definitely see some influence there!

@stk0308

Ай бұрын

He, and Glen Danzig, had that "Heavy Elvis" kinda vocals when they wanted to.

@lesliehagemann5755

Ай бұрын

@@stk0308 oh yes, Glen definitely gives Elvis vibes big time in some songs.

No one has a better sneer than Billy Idol. He is a total vibe as the kids say. My favorite Idol song is "Eyes Without A Face".

Billy Idol is Punk Rock Elvis. Right down to the snarl. 40 years later, and that song still gets your ass moving.

Yeah Billy and his band are cool! The guitarist Steve Stevens is exceptionally good for a punk rocker! Billy has a pretty deep rabbit hole. Check out: White Wedding and Mony Mony!! Great reaction Aileen!

I see a few people saying White Wedding, and that is definitely a must. The guitarist Steve Stevens is super underrated and is exceptional. My old guitar tutor was in a Billy Idol tribute band, and Steve was his guitar hero, I mean he played it with a ray gun!

William Broad, aka, Billy Idol! Wow, what an era. He became popular in pop-culture near the end of the punk rock era. The intention was to create his own punk sound with a twist of sassy sweetness…with a sharp raw edge. He created the persona when a teacher graded one of his papers and wrote that he was “idle” on the paper. He thought, no, I’m gonna be an “idol”. What a great era for rock music!

I’m glad you reacted to Billy Idol. So many more songs for you to explore. In the 1980s-1990s there was a group of friends in Western Australia called The 7-11 All Stars. They performed as their idols but lip syncing. My Uncle was Billy Idol. He was the spitting image of him. He used to dress up and a friend would drive him around in a stretch limo with the rear window open a fraction. The girls and even some guys would chase the limo screaming. He performed at my high school in the late 80s. The girls were all drooling. One made a comment and I said that’s my uncle. He looked so much like Billy Idol. The leathers. Spiked blonde hair. The punk look. The curled lip when he was performing. No one believed me until he had finished performing and came backstage and hugged me and said hello. He appeared in our newspaper too. Such a great memory.

Billy came out of the 70's punk scene. When he went solo in the early 80's, he combined parts of punk, rock, electronic/dance. His videos were huge staples of MTV in the 80's and 90's.

I'm 74 but I tell you what Billy idol in the day was super cool loved your reaction brought back a lot of wild memories keeps me young loved it

Always loved his music. He really understood rock. It's just fun to listen to and that's the entire point.

Billy Idol made Punk Rock digestible to the mainstream in a way no one else did. His band had very clean, clear music... no heavy distortion to cover up lesser quality musicianship... along with his looks and vocal talents, he was almost tailor made for the MTV of the 80s.

Once again, it's time for "I WANT MY MTV!!!"

Mony Mony is another huge Billy Idol hit with the super high energy of him in concert. Definitely will have you be dancing. 😊

What's not to like about Billy? Almost every song is a banger.

Billy Idol is what you think of when you think the very concept of punk. Even though many punk fans don't really consider him a punk rock singer, he became the absolute epitome of punk fashion. Effortlessly cool to this day.

"Rock the Cradle of Love" is a great one too.

THIS was MTV back in the day! Billy was awesome! White Wedding is another kicker!

Billy was so much fun. Everything was so energized.

Eye's without a face

@williamh4172

Ай бұрын

Definitely

"Tht's what his voice sounds like..." I TOTALLY get it. GREAT reaction!

Billy Idol’s so good

Billy is actually quite interesting from a history point of view. He was a part of the Bromley contingent in the 1970s, which was a group of punks who followed the Sex Pistols around (my home town, where Billy was from). He was part of the 70s British Punk group, Generation X but moved to the USA in the 80s to start a solo career. His music has so many influences, ranging for straight up rock to punk and even new wave. His biggest influence though was Elvis Presley, hence the curled lip and the section of this song where he changes his voice to that lower register, almost mimicking Elvis.He even performed a song with Generation X called King rocker, which was about a fantasy fight between Elvis and Muhummed Ali. Billy will be 69 (ooerr) in November, and is still recording music and touring. Saw him a few years ago live, and he is still bloody amazing.

The official video for Idol's "To be a lover" oozes with that charisma you so rightfully admire in performers! Super fun, high-energy song with a nice side of Naughtiness as well amongst Billy and the female backup singers, lol!

I swear, Steve Stevens is one of the most underrated Guitarists still playing today.....The guy is amazing.

The guitar work is ridiculously awesome 🎸

Give the new generations a taste of Billy Idol and they will go crazy just like those in the 80s did. Young Billy cannot be challenged.

Steve Stevens, his guitar player, just happens to be one of the best on the planet with a well established solo career and compilations with other artists.

That voice, that snear! Thank you god for letting me grow up in the 80’s!

Love him so much, what a freaking talented hot guy!

Billy Idol is a friggin' icon. Love his music.

Billy was originally in a punk band called Generation X with bassist Tony James, who went on to play bass in Sigue Sigue Spuntnik and Sisters of Mercy. They were both members of what is known as the Bromley Contingent (a town in South London where I grew up), Billy was living in Orpington at the time another member was Siouxsie Sioux from Chislehurst who fronted punk band Sioxsie and the Banshees.

Billy idol is severely underrated

Before being a solo artist Billy was the lead singer of the Punk Rock band Generation X Fun reaction and review 👊🏻

@Patryn71

Ай бұрын

So many people don't know he was a member of Generation X, they only know his solo stuff. There is a good reason he has such a punk look.

@KennethSavage-nn2vv

Ай бұрын

@@Patryn71 agree…

So many anthems in the 80's. With a sneer that made many girls melt.

My teenage years!! Had personalized plates on my 81 Z28 Camero, "REBEL 3" all through high school. And he's back touring again. One of the most underrated of his songs, "Untouchables" is one of my all time favorites of his.

Billy Idol + Steve Stevens = Vital Idol! EYES WITHOUT A FACE is a slow burn MUST HEAR!!!

Billy idol is a legend...🔥🎸

Cradle of Love , Cage, Bitter Tate, Love Labours On, Eyes Without A Face, Speed, John Wayne, White Wedding, Shock To The System etc etc........this guys catalogue is endless and simply brilliant!!!! The lead guitarist Steven Stevens and Billy Idol were a dream team!!!! Magic!

This is legit how his concerts were live back in the 80s. It was something that just had to be experienced. I will certainly never forget it.

It never ceases to be Badass!

Dude can really sing… and no one sounds like him - a true original

Billy Idol is old school punk meets 80’s metal I still love it

I love how you always Give Props and Respect to the Bass. I've been a Bassist since I was 14. Which was a long time ago.

Billy Idol Was Bitchin back in the 80's.

I remember the billboards of clubs back in the 80s promoted Billy Idol videos. That how huge he was. 😊

Billy Idol is one of my all time favourites. I have seen him live more than any other singer/group.

Saw him in concert with Faith No More opening up for him. This was after one of his motorcycle accidents and he had to walk with a cane, yet, he still killed it. One of the better concerts I ever went to.

Saw this reaction pop and just had to view. I knew it would be right up your alley and I wasn't disappointed ... AWESOME !!

Flesh for fantasy is next!

Eyes without a face and white wedding are my favourite.

This brings back amazing memories!!! I came of age at this time in history. 80's were the best, MTV played music and Billy Idol was the man!

fantastic beat, great grit in his voice, it's an epic tune, I was a teen in the 80's and bar hopping in the 90's and this song has always been a crowd pleaser, and gets people moving.

If you like baritones you might also like Peter Murphy, but admittedly he doesn't have the same grit and grunge in his voice that Billy can capture. Rebel Yell was an absolute revelation when it came out and started clearing away all the calcified remains of stale classic rock littering the radio. Billy still had lingering nods to rockabilly and metal but with a hugely welcomed heaping helping of punk. Plus, no one looked this good on stage.

My favourite is ”Forgot tobe a lover” - Have mercy! 🤗

Their live shows were just as over the top! One of the best concerts you could ever go see at that point and maybe even still now. You will definitely be entertained!

Classic 80's British rock singer. You can't go wrong with a bit of Idol.

Love your reactions you always put out such great energy! You’re just awesome!! Keep on with the 80’s rock!! Have a great day!

Omg I really miss the 80's . I was in those club's that were jam packed with people and you sweated your butt off. Not to mention drinking.

My local indie theater sometimes does 1980's Sing-Alongs and always a joy having some Billy Idol in it.

I remember the first time I heard Billy Idol. I was 13 years old and crossing the country from Washington, DC to LA alone. I picked up a cassette of Billy Idol. I rocked out to White Wedding and the rest of the songs. I will bet I played it 20 times on the way there. That was kind of a surreal experience for a kid of my age at the time. But I made it there and back about 6 months later, once again, alone. Listening to him brings back the memories of that time. I would love if you would do White Wedding sometime.

Billy is one of my favorite artists. He is iconic, talented and arguably one of the best. He fused punk/pop/rock and made classic videos. His collaboration with longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens has been bountiful. They have made numerous classics. Sex, drugs, rock & roll! Billy was the middle finger to the establishment. Straight from his old punk band Generation X, he found a lane that blended it all, plus he was able to utilize video to bring it all together. Billy has often been compared to Elvis with his whiplash smile and low register.

Omg girl! Watching your videos makes me smile every time. Your genuine passion for music and your sincere character and love lights up my once darkened heart and fills it with a kind of hope and light that inspires me to smile like I have never done it before. Thank you for being you!!!! W.c.

Thank You so much for this and all your reactions Aileen 😀 You are the only person to ever mention what an amazing part the Bass always makes to a song! Next check out his cover of 'Mony Mony' that is a banging track

I always love that chuggy guitar bit at 3:34, and later, that high "flute-like" synth stuff at 6:02.

It's simply an awesome song

Loved your reaction to this monumental song. You are a delight 🙂

Dancing with Myself. GOTTA be next! Also, Steve Stevens is an absolutely incredible guitarist!

AMAZING!!!...Haven't seen that video before, ur reaction matched!!!

Billy Idol is so unique, incorporating elements from the greats of the past like colors on a palette, ready to paint a mood with. His guitarist Steve Stevens the perfect foil, creating rhythmic chaos around Billy's voice. Senpai, you really HAVE to hear White Wedding, one of the creepy-coolest sister-con songs ever recorded. I also has what I consider Billy's most dangerous-sounding growl. Great reaction to a classic!

And he still looks as cool and good! 🔥

Loved your Reaction! You ROCK! and you are STUNNING! ROCK ON@ Brian The Dolphin Man

Hi Aileen 😊 Awesome awesome reaction to Billy Idol's Rebel Yell😊👍 As fellow KZreadr commented when MTV happened in the early '80s all the artists started thinking of ways to promote themselves through video so you got a lot of theatrical in their music with hair, dress, makeup...it really changed the music industry in the 80s and into the 90s. Billy Idol was a lot... the Vj's would say and here's another one from Billy Idol 😊 Another KZreadr commented about his deep voice sounding like Elvis...yep 😊 Also that curl on the lips... Elvis 😊 All the recommendations for more Billy Idol songs/videos is perfect and I look forward to your reactions to them 😊 Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍

My son was born with physical challenges and required a lot of personal assistance. We rocked out with Billy, and it took us away from reality.

This my favorite reaction of yours so far!

The keyboard player's makeup is everything 😍 ..and I enjoyed watching you love this!

Flesh for fantasy is another billy idol banger.

@robynhurley5119

Ай бұрын

Agree 1000%

Welcome to Billy rabbit hole Aileen! Loved watching you sing "More, more, more"!

You should check out his latest work. Bitter Taste, and Running From The Ghost. They're incredible songs that show the depth of his thinking and his maturity in the intervening 40 years

I love him in the wedding singer! Get outta my way Billy! Love you Billy!!

A real rocker!!! The Best!!

Saw him in concert in '85. This was one of our favorite songs to dance to, along with the Talking Heads "Burning Down the House"

Favorite reaction to this song! I grew up listening to Billy Idol, David Bowie,Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and so many more, I wish I could share that experience with the younger generations!