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bily idol is god
« on: January 15, 2006, 23:44:06 PM »
Went to see Billy Idol in concert the end of last year in manchester.Absolutely fantastic set.probably the best live concert I have seen.Just curious why he doesnt sell any records.His last album (devils playground) was good but sold nowt and was never mentioned in any reviews in any mags/papers.Any one have any ideas as to why he is so ignored by the media/radio's at all?

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2006, 23:49:07 PM »
It is indeed odd Crag. :-\

Maybe he needs to get a better publicity manager?

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2006, 23:54:31 PM »
Probably living in LA doesn't help, in terms of his UK fanbase anyway.

What sort of music does Mr Broad purvey these days?
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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2006, 08:36:36 AM »

What sort of music does Mr Broad purvey these days?

I'm sure he covers a broad range ;) O0

I also susoect that he is now more Old Rocker than King Rocker and probably doesn't need the money (and hassle) :(

I'd suggest that you keep an eye on his website Crag - looks like there is a new album "planned".

http://www.billyidol.com/v1/frame.html

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2006, 14:34:52 PM »
Mr TFFF went to see Billy Idol just before Christmas and he said he was FAB  O0

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2006, 23:27:33 PM »
 He was cool in concert,his new album rocks , but who in there right mind wouldnt want to hear white wedding,rebel yell or eyes without a face on the radio,surely beats that tosser of the x-factor.x meaning x credibility...x career...etc

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2006, 02:48:48 AM »
I was very happy to see this thread was up, and for obvious reasons.

Billy Idol was such a huge hit because he was a performer.  Because at 50 years old (i think?) he can still sing just like he could back when he made amazing albums like rebel yell and whiplash smile.  And at the same time, he can conform to modern music with an album like devil's playground.  the only flop would obviously have been cyberpunk (i mean, come on billy, techno?)  but yes, seeing him live must be an amazing thing.  I have to check out a concert of his sometime, I'm just waiting for the chance.  He was obviously a huge hit with the ladies and could pick any one of them off the street instantly and bang them.  At the same time his voice was awesome, and his guitarist, steve stevens is probably one of the better ones out there in the punk rock world.

in short, yes, billy idol is god, and always will be.  he does need a better publicist.

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2006, 11:12:59 AM »
Ladies of this site, do you agree with BI's assertion above that Billy Idol could pick you up off the street and 'bang you'?    :coolsmiley:
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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2006, 17:42:09 PM »
Negative agreement from me.  >:(

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2006, 17:44:45 PM »
Negative agreement from me. >:(
I'll second that.

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2006, 10:24:45 AM »
Ladies of this site, do you agree with BI's assertion above that Billy Idol could pick you up off the street and 'bang you'?    :coolsmiley:
after some serious thought ( all of 2 seconds ) the slag in me said yes  gis a shag bill
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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2006, 10:30:14 AM »
I've always been a bit of a passive Billy Idol fan.......meaning that i'd sing along to his stuff on the radio but wouldn't go out and buy his stuff.

However, I went to she The Who on thier Quadraphoenia tour a few years back and was suprised to see old Bill playing the part of the 'Ace Face'

He was pretty cool and gave a fantastic performance......in fact he upstaged Roger Daltrey!!!

Mr Broad went up in my estimation since then!!!!!

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2006, 16:15:17 PM »
Ladies of this site, do you agree with BI's assertion above that Billy Idol could pick you up off the street and 'bang you'?    :coolsmiley:

Nope, not a chance.

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2006, 19:51:53 PM »
No,afraid not.

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Re: bily idol is god
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2006, 19:59:04 PM »
.Any one have any ideas as to why he is so ignored by the media/radio's at all?


Maybe his publicity manager is idle (Idle-Idol......geddit?)  :2funny: :cheesy: