Photos & Words by: Nate Payne
The sun set below the horizon at the wharf on Friday and Billy Idol stormed the Stage at The Anthem in Washington DC, roping the crowd into a nonstop rock-fueled rollercoaster that raged like the days of old.
Idol’s show seemed timeless as he roamed the stage snarling and growing during his performance. The setlist was an 80’s treasure trove of fan favorites including Rebel Yell, Mony Mony and the theme from Top Gun.
Billy Idol Setlist
Dancing With Myself (Generation X song)
Cradle of Love
Flesh for Fantasy
Cage
To Be a Lover (William Bell cover)
Bitter Taste
Eyes Without a Face
Steve Stevens Guitar Solo
Mony Mony (Tommy James & the Shondells cover)
Running From the Ghost
One Hundred Punks (Generation X song)
Blue Highway / Top Gun Anthem
Rebel Yell
Encore:
Hot in the City
White Wedding
His voice had sharpened and become even more grizzled, maximizing the notorious punk’s presence. Within munities the crowd was pumping their fists in the air in unison with the 80’s legend. The energy shot through the crowd in unparalleled fashion. For a brief moment, everyone unleased their inner punk. Fans from multiple generations sang together, sharing the collective experience that is Billy Idol.
Bill Idol continues his performance through North America in 2023. For more information, please click the links below!
Opener: Alex Cameron | The Anthem | Nate Payne Photography | 9.8.23
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