Billy Idol is coming
home - bringing his Idolize Yourself tour to the UK for
just two dates in July.
These shows in Manchester & London are Billy's
first British live dates in over two years.
He was the surprise hit of Download in 2005 and his
sold-out performance at the Brixton Academy in 2006
wowed audiences and critics alike with superb vocals and rocking
stage presence.
The Idolize Yourself Tour will feature a mixture of old
and new material, including such classics as
'White Wedding', 'Rebel Yell' & 'Eyes Without a Face', as
well as tracks from Devil's Playground & some new
material.
Of the forthcoming shows, Idol says, "I always look forward to
returning home to the UK.
British audiences are the best & as always we will rock 'em to their core.
Brace yourselves; we're comin'!"
Idol, whose critically acclaimed album Devil's Playground
was released in 2005, is releasing a new career spanning CD
'The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself'. The
album features 2 brand new tracks: John Wayne and New
Future Weapon.
Idol's band comprises: Steve Stevens on guitar;
Stephen McGrath on bass;
Derek Sherinian on keyboards & the irrepressible Brian
Tichy on drums.
Billy Idol + Guests tour details are:-
Wed 30th Manchester Apollo £26.00 (adv)
Thurs 31st London Brixton Academy £26.00 (adv)
Billy Idol has sold over 20 million albums in a career spanning
4 decades, proving himself an artist with enduring appeal.
He has been nominated for 2 Grammy Awards & has released numerous classic
albums including
Billy Idol, Rebel Yell, Whiplash Smile, Vital Idol, Charmed
Life and Devil's Playground.