(Niagara Falls, ON) January 23, 2023 – Think short spiked blonde hair, metal studded jacket, that iconic high-lipped growl in sync with halting fist-pumps all backed by shredding guitar riffs, up-tempo drum fills, and no-holds-barred energy.
Billy Idol is back, and he is bringing his greatest hits and some brand new music to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, May 5.
“This show will be new and nostalgic at the same time, and so much fun,” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing, Niagara Casinos. “Idol is one of the highest-energy performers of all time, and his list of incredible hits are timeless. “We can’t wait for him to perform on our new stage!”
Idol’s career is one for the ages. Beginning in his native England in the late 1970s as a member of Generation X, a London punk band, he branched off on his own to join what many call the second British Invasion in the 1980s. It was during this time that his fame and unique style took North America by storm.
His hit Rebel Yell, released in 1983 on the album under the same name, is ranked among the greatest rock songs of all time. A year earlier, he released White Wedding with similar critical acclaim. However, never one to be cornered into following the rules, Idol also released ballads (Eyes Without a Face) in 1984, and even had major success with a dance song (Mony Mony), which was a cover of the Tommy James and the Shondells’ 1968 No. 1 hit.
For better than four decades Idol has stayed active in the music world with eight studio albums, one live album, and 37 singles. The Cage, an EP released in 2022, which features four songs, is his latest recording.
“Whether it’s White Wedding from 1985, Shock to the System from 1993, or tracks from his newest release, Idol’s songs reverberate like a screaming guitar solo across generations,” says Price. “Having him perform at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino is truly exciting.”
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Show date & performance
Billy Idol
May 5, 2023; 8 pm
Tickets start at $40
Tickets
Tickets go on sale January 27, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Visit www.ticketmaster.ca to purchase tickets.
Related Links
The OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino: www.fallsviewcasino/OLGStageatFallsviewCasino
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca
About Fallsview Casino Resort
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort that has been offering premier entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a CAA Four Diamond Hotel with 372 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses a large and impressive
gaming floor with more than 3,500 slot machines and 130 gaming tables. Winner of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and CAA’s Four-Diamond Award for its two signature restaurants, Ponte Vecchio and 21 Club Steak & Seafood, this vibrant resort property also features a full-service spa and fitness center, a state-of-the-art 1,500-seat theatre, the 5,000-seat OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino entertainment centre, dozens of dining and shopping options and more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara have been recognized as a “Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer” for ten years. For more information, visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @fallsviewcasino, or call 1-888-325-5788.
About Mohegan
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
About OLG
OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages landbased gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has provided approximately $55 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year proceeds from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.