Photos of Billy Idol at MGM Music Hall in Boston, MA on September 9th, 2023
Photos of Billy Idol at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on April 18th, 2023
Photos of Billy Idol at Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on September 22nd, 2021
Photos of Billy Idol at 2021 Sea.Hear.Now in Asbury Park, NJ
Photos of Billy Idol at Town Hall in New York, NY on March 27th, 2019
Photos of Billy Idol at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA on May 1st, 2018
Photos of Billy Idol at House of Blues in Houston, TX on October 6th, 2015
Photos of Billy Idol at 2015 Austin City Limits in Austin, TX
Photos of Billy Idol at Stubb’s in Austin, TX on October 1st, 2015
Big stars from yesteryear have a way of just dipping their toe in the pond of today by releasing EPs. They’re reminders of what made those stars shine, without asking listeners to swallow a whole new album. They’re a reason to tour where they can still focus on the golden oldies. Billy Idol has already done it once, last year with The Roadside EP (QRO review), and now comes The Cage EP.
Like the last release, Cage is just four songs, but showcases Idol well. The title track is big breakout rock, while the following “Running from the Ghost” is an epic run. “Rebel Like You” may never be his best “Rebel” song, but is a nice come-on, and “Miss Nobody” closes with a funkier kick-ass lady.
Like with other classic stars putting out EPs (such as Ringo Starr), enjoy The Cage EP for what it is, a taste of a late great that you still enjoy.
