BILLY IDOL | BITTER TASTE (Live from the Hoover Dam)

Billy Idol performing 'Bitter Taste' live from the Hoover Dam, taken from the amazing new docu-concert Billy Idol: Stateline! Available on DVD & Blu-ray today.
More clips of this once in a lifetime show incoming - SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!
BILLY IDOL: STATELINE
One of the most recognisable faces and voices of rock'n'roll, with over 40 million album sales, and numerous platinum albums worldwide, the hell-raising rock star is joined on stage by his longtime band including his collaborator and lead guitarist of over 40 years, Steve Stevens, with special guest stars including The Kills' Alison Mosshart, former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, and No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal.
A spectacular special event, immortalised for the big screen, 'Billy Idol: State Line' sees legendary punk icon, Billy Idol, making history by playing the first ever live concert in front of the world famous Hoover Dam. Performing two unique sets in front of only 250 fans: an electrifying full band concert at sunset with special guests that illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon of the Colorado River, and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the powerhouse directly at the foot of Hoover Dam on the Nevada/Arizona state line, the once in a lifetime performance features a career-spanning run of timeless hits including ‘Dancing with Myself’, ‘Eyes Without a Face’, ‘Rebel Yell’ and ‘White Wedding’.
DVD & BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES: Exclusive Q&A: Steve Stevens / Acoustic Dam performance: To Be A Lover, Eyes Without a Face, Rebel Yell / 6-panel concert booklet
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[@rnor3146]

🔥❤ Hello and many thanks for these video! Nice to find Billy again, with his Band, and to go with him, on the road of Sublime Souvenirs...... ❤🔥

[@gavinjolley9243]

You make me dream❤

[@melodymoon5768]

❤

[@breannfairweather3300]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@valentinp4110]

This is a lesson of how a song should be composed and played - everything flows like water… nothing is forced ! Awesome playing ! Congratulations to the entire band for supporting Billy so nicely ! Steve Stevens rocks as usual :)

[@julianfinizzola6532]

Leíste mi mente.....(you read my mind!!!). From Argentina. Excelente tu comentario!!!

[@vinnieboyett1136]

Well said!! I totally agree with this!!

[@senshinmats]

Well said.

[@mikakettunen7939]

As an obsessed musician myself - AMEN for your definition of song - everything flows like water - very *ucking nicely described

[@SeanSkyler]

I read this before I watched and thought…”how good could it be?” lol. Turns out, REALLY FING Good! 🖤

[@bromharlock7992]

The older I get, the more I love Billy Idol. Never die, my friend. Never die.

[@jumpinjojo]

That’s unrealistic. We all die, mate.

[@bromharlock7992]

@@jumpinjojo LOL your adorable. =)

[@jumpinjojo]

@@bromharlock7992 *You’re, not your.

[@szekely07407]

The same for me...although he was one of my favourite artist ever...

[@Bootbitch]

@@jumpinjojoreally? We all die? No $hit captain obvious? Ever heard of a rhetorical comment? 🙄

[@sonsofpolaris6102]

Some artists are just legends and they refuse to believe they wrote their best song yet. Billy is of that breed, he’ll only stop when is time to say: goodnight ladies and gentlemen. He wrote another masterpiece.

[@alexnew1677]

Agree! I grew up hearing Billy on the radio and movies. This guy is very hard not to like while this style of music is not my favorite, I like much heavier rock but the fact Billy is still rockin is a testament to his love of what he does. Thank you Billy Idol, I appreciate you more now than in the 80-90's

[@aarondanforth2232]

Billy Idol is Legend, His Heart shows in this Song.....

[@Sandkconner]

I met Billy Idol in the 80’s at Monster of Rock in LA. I was backstage and met lots of people like Ronny Dio, Metallica and Tommy was with Heathrt too. He was flirting with a reporter. Got a chance to talk to him and got his autograph. I normally don’t ask for autographs but him and Lita Ford is a must!

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@Bringiton513]

I agree with you. He was born to sing. Just sing. That was his mission. He is still on that mission. And he is still amazing us to the very core.

[@yaelna2023]

Billy Idol is the sound of my youth.

[@LonelyTerrorist]

same here

[@fionajimenez7100]

same

[@holgakillme]

Same here ❤

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@BigRich531]

Fantastic! Steve’s playing is so dang tasteful. Nothing overdone. Nothing underdone. Amazing song.

[@julianfinizzola6532]

Excelente comentario!!!

[@thisisvertigolive]

We're sure you'll enjoy our latest upload then! 🤫

[@brucecall1595]

Be he live or be he in the studio steve is flawless

[@teetaunjj7894]

Trump won 🇺🇲

[@bon2yan88]

i read overdose

[@jefftass7684]

Who ever thought Billy would age gracefully..well done brother…as good as ever

[@iAda109]

I thought John Kreese have change profession from Karate sensei to Rock star

[@pankaram442]

He didn't. He's a venerable young!

[@xxxsaraHelloxxx]

@@iAda109right. Try to keep your face from the knife. Small things are safe🧐

[@jmrobertson2882]

Whatever hes doing.. he is doing it right. Damn! He looks great & still has a good voice. :)

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@sonnyparker9366]

Steve Stevens is one of greatest guitarist. Definitely top 20.

[@jdl66e]

Guitar Hero

[@etsat1]

The people in the audience, I don't know how they got to be on this event. But if you are reading this: you are unbelievably lucky.

[@NormanDoll-rr6lh]

The cheapest tickets available were $1,200

[@highlandgnome]

Bill's still " got it" a true rock n roller. Saw him early 90s and he was amazing then, 2024 and he's still rockin. Steve's guitar playing is incredible. Legendary.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@STEViEmando]

Robert Plant's '29 Palms', Chris Isac's 'Wicked Game' and this by Billy Idol all have the most beautiful desert highway vibe. Loving this.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Indeed - lonely desert traveling music. Fantastic stuff!

[@wilfredwilde9559]

Yep .Next time I’m on Highway 101 this will be blaring from the mustang . I’ve always wanted to see him live .

[@wilfredwilde9559]

My cousin Richard RIP, had a fight with him on the platform at Putney Bridge station when they were both young . Great Craic

[@charlesestrada4139]

Agreed on those songs except for me Robert Plant's Big Log is the ultimate desert highway vibe song. But this Bitter Taste is great also!

[@HaXaW5150]

I heard that also. Good ear.

[@davidcole2337]

Guy is almost 70 and still sound great live.. And Making music that is still Relevant.

[@thookman08]

Omfg ‼️💯🤟Steve Stevens Helllll yea‼️💯 Good to see him jamm'n with Idol again .👍 These 2 dudes have made a life long career in music and a 40+ yr.friendship... Hats off to the other members‼️🤟"LiveLifeLoud🤟

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@julieyoutu]

Excellent, I always welcome new material by Billy Idol because he has always remained true to himself. He’s in great shape, looks great, unlike many ageing artists, he can still sing beautifully. He even gave us a little “Woo” in there, Steve’s playing is impeccable, as always, very beautiful song, nice melody I like where he goes with it! Thank you thank you! Long live Billy Idol he’s a class act who turned his life around and lucky are we to still have him around🙏❣️🥰🥰

[@H..M..]

His music has always spoken to me. A lot of his less popular music just resonates.

[@shortallliam3142]

We certainly are lucky to have him around, thank you God!! 😄😍

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@KTM22Ride]

Billy belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame!!!📢

[@gfgranja]

RNRHOF is irrelevant.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@Janalysiert]

Billy can still rock that style without looking ridicolous. We love you, man, don't stop. Over 40 years of greatness, thanks.

[@nickboyden3997]

The older I get...the better Billy & Steve get.

[@joseph7796]

I am so glad to see Billy Idol still performing!!! He has been around for quite awhile now. He definitely still has it !! ☺️☺️☺️

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@wekilledthelionofficial675]

This song is an instant classic.

[@user-le5rs1es3y]

Передаю привет Били Айдолу из Западной Сибири, город Кемерово. Били ты лучший.

[@cappy000]

I heard this song for the first time when Billy played Albuquerque last year and it really might be one of the best songs he's ever done! So good.

[@francesco5581]

one of the best songs ever done by anyone

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@Romans219]

Always loved Steve Stevens. Great song.😊

[@jubs1533]

Massive respect to Billy Idol. He sings as well as he did in his heyday and continues to put out some cracking tunes.

[@chrisezelle]

🔥😎🎵

[@thisisvertigolive]

A true living legend!

[@Jimking666]

It’s clearly overdubbed

[@sadmachinesaudio6462]

@@Jimking666 correct.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@smokinwithskruggs]

I grew up with listening to Billy from the start. Guy is still killing it. Voice still on point. Alot of vocalist from his era cant say that for sure. Steves playing is still flawless and so smooth. Glad to still see them still out there.

[@ChrisNoeth]

EXACTLY!

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@lemmy9809]

Check out billy and Steve doing eyes without a face live ...the best can't put into words .I love you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

👍 Billy Idol is underrated and has had a career most rockers only dream of having. He emerged from London's punk scene in the '70s

[@cylon1983]

Voice, strings played,...these were warm songs on a cold night in Boston. Legend.

[@P-I-UK]

Been a fan since i was 11 at Gen X days.... Steve Stevens was the best thing to happen to Billy.

[@sorenrichter2879]

Unbelievable performance in front of this spectacular location..Steve is (in my opinion) one of the most underrated guitar players worldwide...

[@phat80]

No, I tried to listen his solo album. It’s pure boring shit.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@sonnyparker9366]

Steve Stevens is definitely in my top 20 guitarist... Including the likes of Neal Schon, Steve Via, Eddie Van Halen.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

@@sonnyparker9366 Yes !

[@Lee-ff8lb]

MTV days. Billy, your a gentleman. Gosh, there are a few, left. Amen 🙏

[@michaelanderson5087]

Thank you Billy, Steve and the boys! I'm older and I'm still rocking and so should you guys be... A nice day to start again

[@briandsatterfield]

You are part of millions of us who are still rocking as we age!

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@fionahunter8692]

I'm an 80s girl, I haven't been In touch for a while... Tonight I heard you... wow!! Amazing Billy!! .. you still have it..😊❤

[@antoniobugarin]

Beatiful setting, perfect. I love it when the old rockers come back and do something as tastefull as this.

[@VASCH]

It`s so beautiful! True rock is never getting old!

[@P8R1OT_BAGRR]

The first time I saw Billy was 1985 when I was in 10th grade. We had the same hair back then, I'm now 54 and bald. He is still rocking with a full head of hair and hasn't lost a beat. Amazing video.

[@tonflo1]

Me too, summer of '85, the no longer standing New Haven Coliseum

[@Bella-wl6fn]

Me 3 ...

[@Sparkysings2]

He is 68. Looks damned good! Still sounds great!

[@assininecomment1630]

To be fair, he's close to nothing without the styled hair. 😐

[@tball7027]

A bet billy would be ok as a bald eagle

[@GTSCarLife]

Love, love, love this. Billy Idol, truly one of the great artists of my lifetime.

[@RebeccaStout]

Looking great wow!

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

The maturity that he brings to his music now is awesome and yet still clearly classic Billy....great stuff!!!

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

He’s come a long way from those glorious punk days and Generation X! Wrote some great tunes and still doing it! Great tune, Nice one Billy🫡🎸🎸

[@gmantramp404]

And then he formed Generation Sex and then done a ton of gigs with them without auto turning and he was goddamn awful 😂😂

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

@@gmantramp404 whats Auto-turning? Grammar please young man☝🏻🧐

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

@@gmantramp404 whats auto turning?

[@leonardodausa3963]

...damn...that was something so unique...beautiful...perfect...Billy Boy turned himself into something spectacular...bravo...what an "easy" song...

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@aldretaldret4310]

The sound is really perfect. The artist, in great shape. The location is amazing. ❤ Bravooo to the group as well. 😊

[@tamarahornyak5744]

Finally a singer at his age keeps in shape! And voice great .. Burns when you know others are very wealthy and just let there body's go if my opinion makes you mad!Get a backbone! It's unfair if I had there money I'd make me look outstanding and let my fan's keep rocking with me.

[@metalangel3978]

Theres a lot of Artists that stay in shape, old or young! You need to get out more 😂😂 🤘😇

[@Tjfloodflorida]

Wow. 40 years later. Beautifully authentic, flanked by his long time guitar man Steve Stevens. Well done.

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@Bootbitch]

How lucky those 50 people were to be his audience. ❤

[@mattstephenson8450]

Wasn’t expecting this calibre of professionalism and musicianship… well done 👍

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@wildlifeshutterbug1719]

I love this song. It's truly catchy. Everything gels well - the drums, the guitar, the keyboard and Billy's voice. Steve Stevens is by far among the most talented guitarists. Good to see that decades later he's still with his friend Billy, churning out beautiful music.

[@S3thousand]

I must say, Billy idol is much better than I realized back in the day. And in fact Steve Stephenson bacame a guitar virtuoso after the hey day. Turns out they're both of a much higher quality than i would have every imagined back in the eighties, and you can hear it now so clearly. They are pros. And can put together a great sounding band, like pros. This fascinates me as a musician.

[@karenkucinski4jx5]

I'm so glad Billy idol never gave up his dream on becoming a musician,we wouldn't have such great song lyrics like this!❤👍

[@BTR-xw4of]

Love watching Steve "fingers" Stevens especially with one of his truly magnificent 'KNAGGS' guitars which aint cheap. William Broad [Billy Idol] is truly a rock icon like Steve. This band which has been together now for some serious time is tight as, Billy Morrison has added some help to "Fingers" and also as a song writer. What an epic spot to shoot this video. Getting to see Billy Idol, the legend Steve Jones and his old mate Paul 'Cooky' Cook tour with 'Generation Sex' was priceless. Jonesy still has it.

[@mod1068]

This was absolutely an event of a lifetime! So glad I was there.❤

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@cliffAndrew]

i fucking love this song, been listening to billy for 35 years now and been lucky to see him live in new zealand, awesome

[@elvis-jj1sc]

love me billy idol! real music!!!!!! from the cassette days

[@sandragarza2677]

This artist has a long overdue nomination to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....Let's get him on there for 2025!!!!

[@skinprison]

Damn his voice sounds great. Fucking hell that we age down here. He still looks great for his age. But give that man his youth back no one like him should get old physically.

[@michelelaraia7358]

70

[@christianew.2367]

68. Not that it matters for someone young at heart and with a vital mind 🍀

[@gondy5936]

I'm surprised he's alive at all, dude's done alot to himself and he looks & sounds great still.

[@hubihubi682]

Never is this a real live recording

[@thesadwolf]

I'm a sound engineer and I assure you, this was recorded live. They have a massive set up specifically to record this live. @@hubihubi682

[@6linx9]

Billy Idol his voice is as good as ever. I don't hear any difference from 1984 when I first heard Billy Idol. At that time I lived in the GDR and there were no Billy Idol records there. We had to fish his songs out of the radio using the cassette recorder. Billy was light years away from us until the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.😁

[@skulbak]

Saw him 3 years ago in Chicago and was mind blown at how amazing he sounds. What a legend!!

[@el_nestorvgc]

I really wasn't very fan of Billy Idol, but this tune shocked me from the first chords. Nice song nice fills and the guitar stunning .

[@simoncrowthet3928]

This is absolutely a magical experience ✨️ well done Billy and Steve

[@juanziegler1471]

Steve is the best friend anyone could ask for ... Yea I'm that old ,, was nice .

[@dina3396]

2024- I listen to this almost everyday. I even hear it in my sleep. Love Billy since way back when he was on MTV

[@sharonneth4231]

What a fantastic song! Coming from a place where I almost lost my life sometime back, I can relate to the lyrics so deeply. Many years of physical therapy, constant blood labs, surgery exams, I am here. I do not know why I am here? There were days I wished that I wasn't when I was in so much pain but honestly I am so happy to be alive!

[@Tony-mv8tr]

👏👏👏👏💪

[@nostalgie84]

I like Megadeth, Metallica, Motorhead, Yngwie Malmsteen and Billy Idol. This guy is cool and i love this music. Long live rock'n'roll.👍

[@moriganna67ify]

Wow! I love this beautiful man! Billy Idol is amazing. To think he just about died on his motorcycle.

[@marksowers5041]

What a fantastic and sooo intimate concert from a great legend, the Maestro Billy Idol and many great musicians to back him. Bravo, my friends.

[@redprince1000]

Was lucky enough to see Billy at Vicar Street Comedy Club in Dublin a few years ago - dream gig and he and his band nailed it.What a legend.

[@samharper8293]

Freaking Epic! This song locked me in immediately and I’m totally addicted to it now. Billy has once again proved that it’s hard to kill an Ole Rocker. The way this song was presented is nothing short of a brilliant masterpiece. From the beautiful setting to the pure professionalism of the artists. Simply amazing.

[@zigakokotovic6875]

What a great show, amazing Stevens stil got it, great drums, great piano, great bass ( he is left handed, with left hand bass, but his strings are still opposite- amazing ), and Billy what a guy, great voice, he is such a great writer and songwriter, and he is 68 wow amazing. And I love how he preformed this song so emotional, practicly with artificial leg. He was in the hospital and doctors said tha he would probably loose his leg, (lucky he didn t), but he was looking at the catalogue and buying a new Harley ;) that is Billy.

[@johnie19644]

Now that’s a great place for a show

[@NekoArts]

How in the world did I miss this song?! It's beautiful. Definitely a new favorite. Billy sure ages like fine wine - I can't get enough of that voice...

[@pankaram442]

Search for the official video,it rocks

[@michelb2662]

just purchased the DVD on blu-ray. I have no words ! A magnificent image, an extraordinary sound... Billy Idol is better than ever, Steve Stevens unique, the musicians and the voices of the singers excellent. We also learn a lot about the history of the dam. I highly recommend this DVD.

[@trumpublicansneednotapply6503]

Idol.. under-rated, death defying, living legend.

[@forakermm]

I love this song and play it every day on my commute. Some of the best lyrics around today. Rock on Billy! 🤘🏼

[@fortusvictus8297]

Had the privilege of seeing Billy Idol in the early 00's playing an outdoor concert in the parking lot of a casino in Tunica, Mississippi. But you would have sworn it was a super talented up and comer putting his every bit of heart and soul into it. Really was amazing to be there, I don't know if calling it 'professional' does any credit at all, it was electric and you did feel like he was putting his everything into that one show.

[@jonmaz8080]

What a spectacular production for this brilliant new song. Hat's off to Billy and everyone involved. This was a joy to watch. Inspired to give it a go at a cover. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lemmy9809]

Eyes without a face..live just billy and stevie on acoustic guitar is beautiful..absolutely amazing..you gotta search for that my friends its a o e off a diamond 💎 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@briansmith3191]

Billy still setting the standard since the 80's...great job!!!

[@louisdarkvampire6643]

Wow 😮 his voice is very good 😮 and his body he doesn’t look old

[@marqbeatty2694]

High kudos; Billy Idol @ 68 looks and performs like he's discovered a cure to reverse the aging process...... 😎👍

[@dina3396]

Can't listen to this song enough ! I even wake up with it in my head/ heart ❤

[@ninanana9551]

Best performance 😢😢😢😢😢

[@fortissimoX]

Nice to see that Billy is not living on his old fame but is still in great shape, as well as the band! I wish you all the best guys!

[@melissalannon7233]

I saw Billy for the first time in 1984 and I've seen him many times since. He's been my favorite artist from the very first time! Keep rocking, Billy!!!

[@noormansyah_saragih]

There's a million ways to die.. Amazing Gift.. Thanks Billy

[@mauricio471]

Greetings from Jundiaí, Brazil. Billy Idol still sounds pretty good and his touring musicians are amazing.

[@Tony-mv8tr]

Thats right Man!🇧🇷

[@metalangel3978]

How lucky are those 250 people!!!!! BILLY comeback to AUSTRALIA!! 🇦🇺😎🤘😇

[@mikelachey824]

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens are an amazing pair together

[@lesglover6515]

I just got turned on to this song about 1 year ago. I had never heard it before. I've literally played it a thousand times if I've played it once since then. Now I just heard Save Me Now about 4 days ago and, I can't believe he came up with these two songs and he was killing it in the '80s! What a legend!!

[@UsualSuspect404]

Billy is timeless!! This song is as good as anything he has ever done.

[@askcommish]

my first concert ever was Billy Idol in June '84 and have been a die hard fan forever! Love ya Billy Idol and Steve Stevens !!

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Phenomenal song, he's looking & sounding SO good... what a cool venue, beautiful & intimate! ;-)

[@RockMCLarry]

One of the greatest songwriting pairs in the history of Rock Bravo I'm brought to Cheers by this song 🍻

[@msmacker13]

His voice has matured beautifully.

[@ChristianHopkins411]

Unbelievable. He still has that unmistakable low bass in his voice, yet still has the rebel yell when he calls on it. Beautiful song and performance.

[@sylwiazebrowska4840]

OMG what a masterpiece, so amazing arrange and those vocal♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Billy you are simply fenomenal!!!

[@cosmin.182]

We are here! Listening... For YUO! Most respect from Romania!

[@michaelhedges2066]

I just keep going back to this video. Billy is timeless.

[@dragomiruzelac2227]

Believe it or not for the first time in my life, in my early 60's, I began liking Billy's sound. This song and performance are magnificent!

[@staceytroffer8287]

70% of the audience doesn’t even know who Billy Idol is LOL. He was the sound of my 20s. A legend. And this song is amazing, nice to hear his real voice……

[@PositiveVibrationsDJ]

Yes !

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

how mazing does this guy look for his age, i mean come on folks, what a legend.

[@am11395]

Billy rocks no autotune no naked nothing at all.Only pure rock music.So simple with a voice ageing like a fine wine together with Steve what more can we ask?