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Billy Idol @ The Roxy

I had the privilege to attend the Billy Idol show in Atlanta, GA at the Coca-Cola Roxy courtesy of Charlotte Rock Review. We arrived early and at 2:30pm people were already lining up. Billy arrived to the venue and took time to say hello to fans and sign a few items. He was very personable and courteous to his fans. Doors opened at 7pm and the show began at 7:30. I personally think for a venue of hat size they needed 45 minutes to an hour to get the crowd in and settled. The Roxy is a beautiful room. Six chandeliers hang over the crowd, has led lights near them to illuminate them with a variety of colors and create a really nice effect in the room.
When Billy took the stage the place erupted with excitement. Majority of the crowd I would say was forty and older. There was a few teenagers in attendance as well. This crowd was ready to party. From this first beat to the last bow there were people dancing, jumping, screaming, singing and of course clapping. No one danced by their self at this show. Steve Stevens did a little solo moment where he busted out some classics. Artists such as Yes & Led Zeppelin. He followed all of that up with playing a song he co-wrote which is the theme to the 80’s movie classic “Too Gun”. As a true fan of 80’s movies and music I thoroughly enjoyed it. My favorite moment of the night was during Rebel Yell. When the crowd is all in unison together singing a song so loud that you cannot even hear the lead singer than you know the artist has true diehard, passionate fans. I would gladly see Billy Idol again and I recommend this show for all ages.
Review By John “Rev” Merry