{"id":35155,"date":"2026-11-11T11:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.releaseathens.gr\/?p=35155"},"modified":"2026-11-11T11:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:43:21","slug":"billy-idol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.releaseathens.gr\/en\/billy-idol\/","title":{"rendered":"Billy Idol at Release Athens 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Release Athens 2027<\/strong> welcomes Billy Idol<\/strong>, on Tuesday July 6th<\/sup>, at Markopoulo Complex<\/strong>. A true rock \u2019n\u2019 roll superstar, with a career spanning almost five decades, countless hits and a larger-than-life persona that has left an indelible mark on music history, he is coming to Athens for a major show worthy of his remarkable career.<\/p>\n

More acts will be announced soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

For almost five decades, Billy Idol<\/strong> has been one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary music. From 1977 to 1981, as the charismatic frontman of Generation X, he released three albums that left their mark on the first wave of British punk.<\/p>\n

In 1982, he embarked on a solo career with guitarist Steve Stevens<\/strong> by his side. Together, they forged a sound that combined the raw energy of punk with the wild, irresistible appeal of rock\u2019n\u2019roll, creating a string of songs that defined an era, including \u201cDancing With Myself<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cWhite Wedding<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cRebel Yell<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cEyes Without A Face<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cFlesh For Fantasy<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cHot in the City<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cCradle of Love<\/strong>\u201d. He also made a number of covers his own, most notably \u201cMony Mony<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cTo Be a Lover<\/strong>\u201d. His distinctive look and explosive stage presence, combined with the impact of his music videos on MTV, played a decisive role in establishing him as one of the most iconic figures of the 1980s.<\/p>\n

Having remained a constant presence on stage over the years, Idol also made a return to recording in 2025 with Dream Into It<\/strong><\/em>, his first full-length album of new material in 11 years, which was warmly received by fans and music critics alike. In 2026, Billy Idol Should Be Dead<\/strong><\/em> followed, a documentary chronicling his life and eventful career.<\/p>\n

On 14 November 2026<\/strong>, Billy Idol will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame<\/strong>, alongside Steve Stevens, marking another major milestone in his long career. This honour recognises his immense influence on music over the past decades and adds another significant chapter to a career that continues to make history. In July 2027, Athens will have the chance to welcome one of the original icons of rock\u2019n\u2019roll history.<\/p>\n