Billy Idol Energizes Crowd at Acrisure Arena with classic Hits
Thousand Palms,CA – Billy Idol delivered a high-energy performance at Acrisure Arena on September 12,captivating a packed audience with a setlist spanning his decades-long career. the concert showcased both the enduring appeal of Idol’s signature songs and the continued strength of his vocals, though some effects of age were noticeable during performances of “Eyes Without a Face” and “Mony Mony.”
Idol was joined by his longtime guitarist, Stevens, whose presence enhanced the live experience. The set included both older favorites and newer material, all sounding strong, according to a report by The Desert Sun.
The concert shared the bill with a performance by Joan Jett & The blackhearts, marking Jett’s third appearance at Acrisure arena since 2023. Jett previously opened for Bryan Adams in July 2023 and Alanis Morissette last August. Her set included hits like “Victim of Circumstance,” “Cherry Bomb,” “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah),” “Fake Friends,” and a cover of The Replacements’ “Androgynous.” Jett paused during her hour-long set to share a message of unity, reciting lines from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, specifically emphasizing “of the people, by the people, for the people,” which drew enthusiastic applause. She closed with a string of covers including Sly & the Family Stone’s “Everyday People,” The Arrows’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and Tommy James & the Shondells’ “Crimson & Clover,” finishing with ”I Hate Myself for Loving You” and “Bad Reputation.”
