They just inducted new members Oct. 30th and was curious about him. Grew up loving his songs and seen him twice live. Saw him most recently in Vegas a few years ago and can still put on an awesome show. I wonder though if he'll ever make the HOF. He is iconic in my opinion.
Should Billy Idol be inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF
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I'm surprised he isn't already in to be honest.
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I think the hall has a rule against admitting people who dance with themselves.
His relevant career length was pretty short, but his apex was way up there. I'm for it.
Absolutely
Yes
Rocag said:
I'm surprised he isn't already in to be honest.
I thought the same thing until I looked at his hit songs and realized I only knew three of them, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s.
Meh... who cares, these days. The Rock and Roll HoF has lost its prestige and exclusiveness. Go for it, if it makes a few fans happy.
Bruce Almighty said:Rocag said:
I'm surprised he isn't already in to be honest.
I thought the same thing until I looked at his hit songs and realized I only knew three of them, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s.
Off the top of my head (and based somewhat on which of his videos were often on MTV back in the day):
White Wedding
Dancing With Myself
Rebel Yell
Eyes Without a Face
Flesh For Fantasy
Rock the Cradle of Love (every guy loved that video)
Mony Mony
Steve Stevens is a great guitar player. Really underrated but perfect for what Billy did and the sound he needed
I'll guess I'll add three more that I know, not sure how I overlooked some of those. Don't know Flesh For Fantasy.maroon barchetta said:Bruce Almighty said:Rocag said:
I'm surprised he isn't already in to be honest.
I thought the same thing until I looked at his hit songs and realized I only knew three of them, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s.
Off the top of my head (and based somewhat on which of his videos were often on MTV back in the day):
White Wedding
Dancing With Myself
Rebel Yell
Eyes Without a Face
Flesh For Fantasy
Rock the Cradle of Love (every guy loved that video)
Mony Mony
Steve Stevens is a great guitar player. Really underrated but perfect for what Billy did and the sound he needed
It's a good song!
That whole Rebel Yell album is pretty good actually. I was surprised when I bought a cheap cassette of it on a trip. Really enjoyed the whole album.
It's not 2112 or Back In Black or Van Halen's first album by any means, but it's a solid disc for the kind of music he puts out.
That whole Rebel Yell album is pretty good actually. I was surprised when I bought a cheap cassette of it on a trip. Really enjoyed the whole album.
It's not 2112 or Back In Black or Van Halen's first album by any means, but it's a solid disc for the kind of music he puts out.
Really liked Generation X also.
maroon barchetta said:Bruce Almighty said:Rocag said:
I'm surprised he isn't already in to be honest.
I thought the same thing until I looked at his hit songs and realized I only knew three of them, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s.
Off the top of my head (and based somewhat on which of his videos were often on MTV back in the day):
White Wedding
Dancing With Myself
Rebel Yell
Eyes Without a Face
Flesh For Fantasy
Rock the Cradle of Love (every guy loved that video)
Mony Mony
Steve Stevens is a great guitar player. Really underrated but perfect for what Billy did and the sound he needed
I vaguely remember MTV playing his cover of LA Woman constantly too.
Also, that's Steve Stevens on guitar on the Top Gun Anthem.
Yeah, I left out L.A. Woman since it was a cover.
Just learned... Steve Stevens is the guitarist on Harold Faltermeyer's Top Gun Anthem.
I'd say yes. But I'm genX.
Also Billy delivered a hell of a strong ~75 minute set last week.
First time seeing him and was curious if he still had it.
First time seeing him and was curious if he still had it.
Front Row Doug.
Blue Highway should be on the list too
Hot in the City is awesome song that yall have forgotten.
I just heard an acoustic set on satellite radio. Just Billy Idol and Steve Stephens and it was great.
I just heard an acoustic set on satellite radio. Just Billy Idol and Steve Stephens and it was great.
i thought the thread title said Billy Joel and was pretty confused for a little bit.
Yes for sure.
He is still awesome live, and as mentioned Steve Stevens is still amazing.
Billy's new stuff is actually very good.
He is still awesome live, and as mentioned Steve Stevens is still amazing.
Billy's new stuff is actually very good.
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DallasTeleAg said:
Meh... who cares, these days. The Rock and Roll HoF has lost its prestige and exclusiveness. Go for it, if it makes a few fans happy.
This is how I feel. I don't think he belongs, but he's better than a ton of folks they've let in so whatever.
Considering they have a lot of people who have never played any rock and roll in their life, sure, he should be in there.Macarthur said:DallasTeleAg said:
Meh... who cares, these days. The Rock and Roll HoF has lost its prestige and exclusiveness. Go for it, if it makes a few fans happy.
This is how I feel. I don't think he belongs, but he's better than a ton of folks they've let in so whatever.
Best voice in the 80s.
Best sneer in the 80s.
Yes.
Best sneer in the 80s.
Yes.
He should have already won an Academy Award as well!
Heard that song the other day. It is pretty good
Him showing up in The Wedding Singer as his 80s self is maybe the greatest cameo ever by a musician. He really leaned into it and it ruled.
I say No. I would rather see Pat Benetar , Doobie Bros and Judas Priest go in before Billy.birdman said:
Hot in the City is awesome song that yall have forgotten.
I just heard an acoustic set on satellite radio. Just Billy Idol and Steve Stephens and it was great.
But I heard that acoustic thing too, it was great. S. Stevens is the secret sauce, much like Neil Giraldo.
Doobie Brothers were inducted last year
maroon barchetta said:
Yeah, I left out L.A. Woman since it was a cover.
Unlike Mony, Mony.
I can't recall Who originally did that tune.
Kevin the 3-legged dog said:
I'd say yes. But I'm genX.
Idol was too at one point.
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I am pretty sure that is Flea.Keegan99 said:
Also Billy delivered a hell of a strong ~75 minute set last week.
First time seeing him and was curious if he still had it.
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