The World's Greatest Tribute Bands Season 5 Episode 8

The World's Greatest Tribute Bands Season 5 Episode 8 Generation Idol, A Tribute To Billy Idol

  • April 6, 2016

The World's Greatest Tribute Bands season 5 episode 8 is titled "Generation Idol, A Tribute To Billy Idol." The episode focuses on a tribute band that pays homage to the iconic 80s rocker, Billy Idol. This tribute band, Generation Idol, captures the essence of Billy Idol's music, style, and attitude.

The episode begins with a montage of clips from Billy Idol's famous music videos, including "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell." Host Katie Daryl introduces the tribute band and interviews the lead singer, who talks about his love for Billy Idol and how he got into tribute band performances.

Generation Idol takes the stage and launches into a high-energy performance of "Dancing With Myself," one of Billy Idol's most famous songs. The lead singer struts around the stage with a signature sneer, dressed in leather pants and a studded jacket. The band nails the song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, encouraging the audience to sing along.

The band's next song is "Mony Mony," which Billy Idol famously covered in the 80s. The band plays the song with a similar upbeat energy and the lead singer belts out the catchy chorus, getting the audience pumped up and dancing along.

Throughout the performance, the tribute band pays close attention to capturing Billy Idol's unique performance style. The lead singer does a great job of mimicking Billy Idol's signature lip curl and dance moves, adding to the authenticity of the performance.

One standout moment of the performance is when the band plays "Eyes Without a Face," a slower and more emotional song. The lead singer's vocals are impressive, delivering the song's haunting melody with just the right amount of dramatic flair.

The band finishes off the performance with a rousing rendition of "Rebel Yell," another one of Billy Idol's most famous songs. The crowd goes wild, and the band ends the show with a bang.

As with all episodes of The World's Greatest Tribute Bands, the show does an excellent job of highlighting the best of the tribute band scene. This episode pays homage to one of the 80s' most iconic rockers, Billy Idol, and the tribute band, Generation Idol, captures his style and spirit perfectly. Fans of Billy Idol and 80s rock will enjoy this high-energy and entertaining tribute performance.

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  • First Aired
    April 6, 2016
  • Language
    English