I read this news a while back and forgot to post it. Anybody remember the guitarist on the 'Rebel Yell' album. His name was Steve Stevens. He was/is great! He also played guitar on Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. Well, he and Billy apparently had a falling out. He said he doubted that he and Billy would ever do anything again. Time does seem to heel all wounds. They are working on a new album together!! Wouldn't it be great if they could recapture some of the 'Rebel Yell' excitement!!

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Red.. you are alittle behind.. I am afraid.. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif
I posted that they were back together in the punk forum (replying to some posts about Billy)...

And they will be appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman on April 23rd... so be ready for it!! It's tomorrow night!!!



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Later!! Tina

No, I'm just behind posting it. I honestly forgot about it till I came across an update about the recording progress (nothing new there). I notice that the 80s station here has been playing songs from 'Rebel Yell' more often, specifically 'White Wedding' and 'Eyes Without A Face' as well as 'Rebel Yell'. That was such a great album.
Was it punk or was it rock? Depends on your definition of each. I consider it rock.

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WEll, I know that Billy started out in a Punk Band....and he had the whole punk look going on! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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Yes, Billy Idol was a founding member of Generation X, one of the most influential punk bands of the late 70s...

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do you know that I missed his appearance on David Letterman?! I am so stupid!! Anyone else catch it?

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No.....I always miss these darn things! Top 40 metal bands and now this...http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//frown.gif

It would definitely be great to have that old Rebel Yell style of sound back....call it what you will...I just call it awesome music http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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I'll try to catch Letterman! 'The Late Show' aires about one week later here...http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif I'll let Ya know!

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Led Zeppelin is my favorite band! Generation X made so many crude remarks aimed at Zeppelin that I hated them without ever hearing their music! Then Rebel Yell came out! Wow! I realize that Gen X were trying to make a name for themselves, but Led Zeppelin, come on!! Still, this coobration between Idol and Stevens can only be a good thing!

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My hubby is a Zep freak, too....Also majorly devoted to Rush!!! But, Zep is his favorite.....he'll argue with anyone who says anything remotely negative about them. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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Me too!

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