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How did the generation between baby boomers and millennials become characterized as slackers?

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Three Billy Idol Albums Set for Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues Photo Three Billy Idol Albums Set for Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues
by Josh Sharpe - June 25, 2025

Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of new vinyl re-pressings of three classic albums: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and his first-ever solo release, the Don’t Stop EP, are all due August 15....


BWW Review: Julian Velard Extolls WHAT AM I DOING HERE? at Joe's Pub Photo BWW Review: Julian Velard Extolls WHAT AM I DOING HERE? at Joe's Pub
by Brady Schwind - October 25, 2019

The talented singer-songwriter-comedian Julian Velard takes on toddlers and piano karaoke in his latest look at life in the Generation X fast lane, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?...


BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE Film Coming to Theaters; Documentary Shows the First Concert P Photo BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE Film Coming to Theaters; Documentary Shows the First Concert Performed at the Hoover Dam
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

The movie highlights the history and significance of Hoover Dam and includes performances from two unique sets of Billy Idol’s iconic hits: a full band concert at sunset with special guests that electrified and illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the power...


Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center Photo Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin, opened last night, Wednesday, March 1. Read the reviews for The Best We Could here!...


Billy Idol Confirms New Run of Headline Tour Dates This Fall Photo Billy Idol Confirms New Run of Headline Tour Dates This Fall
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

Fresh off a performance at Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, rock legend Billy Idol confirms a new run of headline shows in August and September. The dates include debut performances at New York City’s Kings Theatre, D.C.’s The Anthem and Boston’s MGM Music Hall as well as an appearance at Jazz Aspe...


F. OFF to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe Photo F. OFF to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

F. Off comes to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, inviting the audience to become judge and jury in a new production that sees the Facebook generation put the social network on trial, presented by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT)....


Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022 Photo Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022
by Michael Major - September 27, 2021

The world’s favourite rebel Billy Idol is back and heading out on The Roadside Tour 2022 with some new music, a stack of timeless classics, and very special guests The Go-Go’s making their first UK appearance for 26 years....


Billy Idol to Release Remastered 'Happy Holidays' Album Photo Billy Idol to Release Remastered 'Happy Holidays' Album
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021

The new release of Happy Holidays has been remixed and remastered by Paul Hicks. Happy Holidays has also been packaged with new artwork and is available for purchase on black vinyl, CD, digital and on limited edition white vinyl. Pre-order the new album now!...


Comedian Janeane Garofalo Comes to NJPAC Photo Comedian Janeane Garofalo Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Janeane Garofalo on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m....


Billy Idol Releases Remastered Christmas Album Photo Billy Idol Releases Remastered Christmas Album
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021

Originally released in 2006, the album features Idol performing a wide variety of Christmas classics as well as the new original bonus track “On Christmas Day” with longtime Idol collaborator Steve Stevens on guitar. Watch a new trailer for the album now!...


Violinist Ray Chen to Release New Album 'PLAYER 1' in October Photo Violinist Ray Chen to Release New Album 'PLAYER 1' in October
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2024

Decca Classics has announced award-winning violinist, entrepreneur, and pioneer Ray Chen's innovative new album, Player 1, to be released globally on October 18, 2024....


Billy Idol's Landmark Album 'Rebel Yell' Set For 40th Anniversary Reissue Photo Billy Idol's Landmark Album 'Rebel Yell' Set For 40th Anniversary Reissue
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

Originally released in November 1983, Rebel Yell is the twice-platinum followup to Idol's self-titled debut. The album features the iconic singles “Eyes Without a Face,” Flesh for Fantasy,” “Rebel Yell” and “Catch My Fall.” The reissue is available in 2xLP, 2xCD, and digital formats. Check out tour ...


Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for 2022 at Walt Disney Concert Hall Photo Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for 2022 at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2022

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chief Executive Officer and David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair Chad Smith announced new details of the LA Phil’s winter-spring programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall, from January 7 through June 14, 2022....


Billy Idol's Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now Photo Billy Idol's Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023

The reissue includes the original ten track album, a previously unreleased recording of Idol’s complete August 12, 1982 concert at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA and the recently unearthed and previously unreleased 12-minute Clubland Extended Remix of his classic song “White Wedding.”...


Review: BOOM X at Streetcar Crowsnest Photo Review: BOOM X at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of BOOM X at Streetcar Crowsnest? Born at the end of 1984, I'm a 'geriatric millennial,' only able to admire the sarcastic, too-cool-for-school slacker aesthetic of my slightly older peers from beyond the confines of artificial generational divides as I toil away at my side...


Review: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR MOTHER, King's Head Theatre Photo Review: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR MOTHER, King's Head Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - October 29, 2024

Super cast flesh out two lives that entwine around each other...


Billy Idol Announces Brisbane & Sydney Headline Shows Photo Billy Idol Announces Brisbane & Sydney Headline Shows
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019

'White Wedding', 'Dancing With Myself', 'Rebel Yell', 'Flesh For Fantasy', 'Eyes Without A Face'... with a huge list of global hit singles to his name including 8 x US Top 20 hits, rock icon Billy Idol needs little introduction to fans. Frontier Touring are thrilled to welcome back the inimitable pu...


Billy Idol Sets Tour Dates with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Photo Billy Idol Sets Tour Dates with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
by Josh Sharpe - January 21, 2025

Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol on all shows. Check out the full tour schedule here!...


REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season Photo REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2021

Ringing in a hopeful 2022, Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, will kick off a full year of live performance and art. Through performances, screenings, and exhibitions, REDCAT will once again welcome in-person audiences—as well as online audiences aro...


BWW Review: HOCUS POCUS at Roxy's Downtown, An Unauthorized Parody Photo BWW Review: HOCUS POCUS at Roxy's Downtown, An Unauthorized Parody
by Craig Richardson - October 24, 2019

After World War II was over, we saw an increase in the American population thus characterizing that peace, love making lovers as 'the baby boomer' generation. They of course in turn gave birth to what is known as Generation X bringing a new age emergence of punk rock, grunge, and apparently both awe...


NBMAA Presents SOME DAY IS NOW: WOMEN, ART & SOCIAL CHANGE Photo NBMAA Presents SOME DAY IS NOW: WOMEN, ART & SOCIAL CHANGE
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2020

The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is honored to present Some Day is Now: Women, Art & Social Change from October 1, 2020 through January 24, 2021. Marking the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America, the exhibition links past with present, by showcasing historic ephemera from t...


Previews: JUST ONE LOOK at Midnight Company At The Blue Strawberry Showroom And Loung Photo Previews: JUST ONE LOOK at Midnight Company At The Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge
by James Lindhorst - December 15, 2022

The Midnight Company will open its 2023 season with what is becoming the most highly anticipated event of the coming St. Louis theatre season.  The company’s first show is the world premiere of a theatrical cabaret show JUST ONE LOOK based on the life of pop superstar Linda Ronstadt written by Midni...


Billy Idol Debuts Flesh For Fantasy (demo) From The Original Rebel Yell Recording Ses Photo Billy Idol Debuts "Flesh For Fantasy (demo)" From The Original Rebel Yell Recording Sessions 
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

Rock legend Billy Idol is debuting the demo version of of his 1984 hit single “Flesh For Fantasy” from the original Rebel Yell recording sessions in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the landmark album....


Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17 Photo Billy Idol to Release 'The Roadside' EP on Sept. 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021

The lead single “Bitter Taste,” premiering today, features some of Idol’s most introspective and confessional lyrics ever, as he confronts death, rebirth, and his personal growth in the thirty-one years since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident....


RAYMOND LAUCHENGCO: JUST GOT LUCKY Comes to the Theatre at Solaire Photo RAYMOND LAUCHENGCO: JUST GOT LUCKY Comes to the Theatre at Solaire
by Stephi Wild - November 08, 2024

On November 23, Generation X-ers, fresh empty nesters, and lovers of anything 80s, will unite for one night of nostalgic fun, highlighting the music of one of the most memorable decades with one of the country’s most unforgettable singers!...






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