With a "Rebel Yell," one of the biggest artists of the '80's is still rocking and he's bringing his latest tour to the Sweetheart City.

The man who received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 6, 2023, is ready to give his fans around Loveland, Colorado the songs they love. He'll be bringing his great guitarist, Steve Stevens.

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Looking at Setlist.fm, this looks to be Billy Idol's very first show at Budweiser Events Center. What a great way for longtime fans of Billy who live in the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado area to see the rocker up close, during Labor Day Weekend. What a way to unofficially end the summer.

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It was in 1976, that a young musician in London named William Broad, became Billy Idol, based on what a schoolteacher called him: Billy Idle. in 1978, while Billy was with his band, Gen X, a song on their only album was what is now one of his signature hits: "Dancing With Myself," which would lead to hit after hit.

1983's "Rebel Yell" album would put Billy on the map as a worldwide star. The album went double-platinum with hits such as, "Rebel Yell," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without a Face."

Among the many, many highlights of Billy's career, one moment always stands out for me: When he had that great cameo in "The Wedding Singer" with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore:

BILLY IDOL IN LOVELAND, COLORADO

  • Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
  • On Sale: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10 a.m.
  • Tickets online at TREVENTSCOMPLEX.COM  
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