Billy Idol was one of the biggest rock stars in the world in the 1980s. The English artist was the lead singer of Generation X in the 1970s and released his first solo album in 1982. That album had the hits "Dancing With Myself", "Hot In The City", and "White Wedding". All three became giant MTV hits.
He became even bigger with the release "Rebel Yell" in 1983. This was one of the defining albums of the early days of MTV. In fact, it's hard for me to hear these songs and not remember the iconic videos.
Favorites from this album include "Rebel Yell", "Eyes Without A Face", "Catch My Fall", and "Flesh For Fantasy".
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Blessing," the first single from Jersey Shore songstress Brielle Brown's forthcoming full-length debut album, "In Art & Soil the Same."
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 16; on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away in June 2021.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jefferson Starship brings their 50th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. One of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, they earned 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.
