SuperJam 2013: Billy Idol sings T. Rex's "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" | Ep. 8 | Bonnaroo

[@desertrose1226]

Punk will never be dead so long as Billy is still around.

[@ericarnaud7983]

I got to see trex back in the seventies..marc bolan was one of a kind. This song brings back so many memories. 😊

[@beltanetrex]

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[@toddcotham8733]

How great it is to see Billy having so much fun, and Mr.Oates killing it out there, an unlikely, fascinating combo, fans got more than their money’s worth. ❤

[@markkendrick7547]

This man has always stayed in shape.....Even after his horrific motorcycle accident......Legend......

[@gloriathornton9124]

EPIC! Billy played on Marc Bolan series Marc front man for Generation X. Billy goes way back to the Original and Only Marc Bolan. Congratulations Marc for T Rex making it into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Way, way overdue. You were the first!

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Billy still looks and sounds good after all these years

[@kamuelalee]

Real good!

[@cookervillpop101]

my man your avatar cured my headache

[@leostawicki7283]

HE HAS NO VOICE!

[@M_Lev___]

@@cookervillpop101 LOL!!!!

[@keithharrop_art]

We should all take a moment to appreciate how wonderful and random Marc's lyrics are.......love you Marc xx. Well you're built like a car You've got a hubcap diamond star halo You're built like a car, oh yeah Well you're an untamed youth That's the truth with your cloak full of eagles You're dirty sweet and you're my girl

[@DeanWThomas]

Billy Idol and John Oates together... What........ This was an awesome find.

[@djm122270]

I know, right?!👏

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

Reminds me of the time Hendrix opened for the Monkees!

[@yakamarezlife]

@@anthonymichaelhalloates2902 yup that was a shit show

[@madpogue]

Next up - Darryl Hall and Marilyn Manson

[@brianfromky]

I cannot believe that this was 10 years ago today! What a great night!

[@djw1439]

Billy Idol certainly nails this.....great version, Marc Bolan would have been proud.....RIP

[@mickavellian]

So you knew Mr. Bolan personally did you? and yeah we know he is dead no need for that new MILLENNIAL shit george RIP harrison. John RIP Lennon.. John Rip Bonnahm, Jimmy RIP Hendrix. it is idiotic ! they are IDOLS STARS NOTHING BRIGHTER will ever shine but YOU need to offer condolences.

[@Sucknutz_]

@@mickavellian calm your shit pussy boy.

[@starsinmybeard]

Billy ain't young anymore, but his tribute to Marc Bolan is still great ! Greatest rock song ever ! RIP Marc, and thank you Billy for giving it your best !

[@devorahacts]

starsinmybeard Dont need to be young to play music well.

[@desertrose1226]

He's not that old. He's a 18 year old at heart.

[@darrinros1177]

Billy still has it.

[@pedalsbeatlejuicelodermeie319]

What a diaper full of shit ?!

[@lezzliea]

Billy never had 'it', all artifice, pose and image.

[@karencorbin533]

@2:40 when Jim James says, And Go f yourself too. And Billy says, That's right man, then hugs and laughs that laugh. Just shows you how much of a great guy he truly is!!

[@wendybecker4223]

NAILED IT! Watched it twice in a row. Outstanding performance by everyone.

[@MrJaimilly]

he nailed it..Billy Idol rocks..

[@christianew.2367]

Like the way You sing and move and alltogether have fun on stage and in front of it . You direct and somehow everyone goes with You. It looks natural but is so much effort and energy 🗣

[@relaxnabakadwsabinginsecur6235]

Billy idol is obviously a great cool guy

[@waynemasters8673]

Worth the watch!🔉🎵🔊🎶🔉💥💥💥🎶🎶🇨🇦

[@auntfloyd9408]

The blonde backup singer is Bekka Bramlett from Nashville, she was lead singer in Fleetwood Mac during the SteveiandLindsey-less years with Dave Mason. Her mother and father was Delaney and Bonnie (and friends), Eric Clapton is her godfather.

[@kneapoe51ky.58]

So that's Bonnie's daughter huh? Cool. Always loved "Never Ending Song of Love" by them. Anyways......Thanks. :)

[@Frst2nxt]

and you're the aunt? splendid.

[@OFR]

I saw her with Fleetwood Mac and is was exceptional - what a singer.

[@wexy1968]

Billy being Billy, LOVE IT!

[@davekump1532]

Wow! A great tribute to Marc Bolan (T. Rex). I'll bet he would have loved it.

[@nevaklemenc1997]

this is great and I will always remember T.Rex, they were before their time...and Billy is forever...

[@jaytee5805]

i saw a concert of his on pbs, my sis in law was mesmerized, hes gotta be over 60 and still can take his shirt off, plus he just plain rocks, of course it probably doesn't hurt to have one of the best guitar players in the world backing you, rock on billy.

[@izzy_6283]

Billy was almost 58 at this Bonnaroo show but even now at almost 63 he still looks pretty dam good & rocks it out!

[@desertrose1226]

He's ruggedly hot.

[@angieliatbutnariu9830]

Billy makes me very happy all the time

[@Blackscorpion1963]

Billy fkn Idol Nailed it!!!! Sooooo Goooood oh YEAH! You got a hub cap diamond star halo Billy! BaNG my fkn gOnG. This is easily the best live cover of this classic T-Rex original I have ever had the privilege to listen to so thank yOu Bon-my-goo-ga-loo-ROO. Greatly appreciated.

[@Harpplayer504]

Marc Bolan (T-Rex) 1977, had his own show, Billy Idol was in the band, Generation X, As a guest of Marc Bolan , Tony James & Generation X performed the song "My Generation" . Marc Bolan introduced Billy Idol as" someone that is suppose to be as pretty as me" Check it out ,Marc would be proud of this cover! Remember ,"Keep Some Marc In Your Heart"

[@adamrasmussen7037]

Adam loves this!

[@hearditman]

Keep a little marc in your heart. Always!!

[@davidjanson9900]

agreed i have the marc shows from granada and saw them at the time ,great memories,i guess this might be a homage to bolan by mr idol ney from one idol to another.

[@Paulwherrell]

I gather Billy Idol was a big T.Rex fan too. He once recounted a story of seeing them at Glastonbury circa 1970, when Marc Bolan told to the hippy audience to f**k off!

[@granto6738]

Yes it was called Marc the jam were on

[@rickwieland7920]

Personally I enjoyed the hell out of this. Thanks for sharing this video. As expected, Billy and the whole band were fantastic.

[@sandyprimus9831]

yep me too, I can watch it over and over, full screen for sure.

[@MegaTriumph1]

So great to hear Billy sing the best Marc Bolan song. Nice going!.

[@AlexMartinez-1316]

A stage full of legends right there. Awesome.

[@henryvandervort9891]

I love it I miss the good music from the greats God bless them hope they will be around for a while

[@kezzer2]

Billy has still got IT!!!! Great performance and the band and Oates.............well.....total Pros!Cool post!Blew me away!Billy owned this!!!

[@pennymorris6547]

Billy you still rock to this day. You put on a great show last year in Tulsa, OK.

[@ronaldpoddig6188]

Billy Idol was my first concert. My junior year of high school 1985 in St. Louis Keil Auditorium

[@007Yasir]

This was great, outstanding Billy you are my idol. 👍

[@themonicashow]

I'm gonna be like the 4000th person to cover this. Love hearing different interpretations. The original is a work of art, and I find little things in the recording every time I listen to it, and I listen to it a lot. This one is fun, too. BIlly looks good for however old he must be.

[@Foldisfitch]

You're freakin' great Billy!

[@cricketbat09]

Awesome T.Rex cover. Billy rocks!

[@mayemcdonald9111]

John and Billy are two of my favourite fire sign men and musicians! I love their energy.

[@OGReniMartinez]

Best cover of this song ever!!!!! Totally killed it!! Billy idol is everything

[@gmantramp404]

He,s bloody awful..... Jeez

[@rebeccakaas5480]

Dirty sweet. I'll be your girl, Billy! Rock on...

[@christianew.2367]

Billy is clearly in command on stage, centre of that universe 🌠

[@guydarby705]

fantastic song billy done a great job

[@gmantramp404]

You must be easy pleased.,..

[@kevinfisher5492]

And Billy's first on-screen appearance was on Marc Bolan's TV show. Full circle.

[@swam61fox]

Reminiscing about my first Bonnaroo. This Superjam changed everything I thought I knew about concerts. Always go to the Super Jam!

[@sgili586]

ROCKED IT!!!

[@KayEl58]

Marc Bolan would have loved this! What a creative force he was.

[@beltanetrex]

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[@deephouselovingbounce3779]

wow I don't think the crowd realise how lucky they are to there what FUCKERS ah I would be on that stage going nuts what a legend he is and what a grest cover he did

[@kendalthomasson4082]

Billy Idol is the reson why i love rock roll

[@YaoEspirito]

John Oates, official member of the 'Absolutely Need To Keep the Mustache' club.

[@YaoEspirito]

@@jarredeckman1976 I'm saying he's one of the guys who looked great with a mustache, and really weird without. Neal Schon is there too

[@duncansmith8992]

I remember seeing Billy on TOTP around 1978 with Generation X with the full on punk/rock attitude performed to perfection. I never saw any lack of confidence. Watching this he appears to be unconfident of what he is and brings to the table, maybe because he is around top musicians. Billy, never forget what you are good at. That is your individual quality which no one else has.

[@mikefellows3901]

Billy just surfs the decades !!! Class !!!

[@baberina1]

I ❤Billy!!!!!😘😘😘 he's so cool!!!

[@fanbase288]

He likes get down n dirty doesn't he 💥

[@paulsecon4889]

The Man Looks Great!! Oh yeah, He sounds fuckin awesome as well!!!😎👍

[@alisonmay4693]

Truly one of the best rock and roll songs ever!! 🤘

[@kilterkaos1]

Back-ups are killer! They nailed it!

[@NihilQuest]

Billy was great. This song is a good match for his voice. I really don't think they were trying to compete with the T Rex version, so it's pointless to point flaws in it. Looked liked good fun for everybody.

[@izzy_6283]

wildcatter63- not real sure what you are saying but Steve Stevens wasnt even with Billy during the time of Generation X when they were on the Marc Bolan show it was 77' it was Tony James & Bob Andrews who played guitar then

[@gmantramp404]

@@izzy_6283 Wanted for murder.,, Billy Idol... The crime= this classic and a few others...

[@izzy_6283]

Tampa. I don't know what you're saying either..but if you are saying Billy didn't do a good job on this song, you'd be wrong! Entitled to your opinion of course but SO Wrong! I've never heard Billy mess up a song of someone elses,bc he has a great voice for singing most anything. When he does a cover,he usually makes the song better..one example =Mony Mony

[@gmantramp404]

@@izzy_6283 I'm saying it's bad yes.

[@izzy_6283]

Tampa then so is your taste

[@devonnemarcove5104]

Great fun..! One of my favorite songs.. Well done Mr RockaBilly.. 🐾

[@vonsuthoff]

*A wonderful thing happened on the day I was born, back in 19 hundred, fifty eight.* I quickly learned that the Age of Aquarius had just dawned, bringing in a whole new mentality. Rock n Roll had just planted it's seed deep inside America and it was growing world wide into a new way of life. No longer did age mandate and restrict us. We could be as young as we feel. And when we are rockin'... we feel young... forever. We learned, we don't have to grow old mentally. We can remain vibrant and creative as long as we wish. We learned age was just mind over matter... and if you don't fuckin' mind... it just don't fuckin' matter! Live on my good people, treat those around you with joy and respect, enjoy the journey, and grow a little every day.

[@mickavellian]

And the Stones just PUT on a LIFETIME performance! one that every musician alive is asking HOW???

[@vonsuthoff]

@@mickavellian ... So true my brotha! Amazing!

[@utekrause8334]

Wow this was sooooo good Love ya Billy and you look great.

[@eydie57]

i love marc, i love billy. i thought billy did marc proud. anyone who chooses to honor marc is awesome to me.

[@MartinCramp2]

They're enjoying it - and so am I!

[@rexel666]

He still looks good.

[@andy_mac]

This collaboration is the best 🔥🔥🔥

[@Joseph-vl7ik]

Your dirty sweet and your my girl. What an amazing lyric from the master genius himself. Mr Marc Bolan Rock on!!!!

[@yourvanity4307]

Hard work pays off. Very nice.

[@jaymorris3468]

He still looks great now at 63, amazing.

[@heikowallauer]

Great when Billy gets into his Idol-mode 😀

[@running4fun863]

Just brilliant. Love Billy, cannot believe his age. He has such a young attitude.

[@annwhite2346]

Great video, I really enjoy watching backstage and rehearsal stuff. Billy looks and sounds good here.

[@granto6738]

He looks fantastic

[@ruthanndoyle3941]

i love marc and billy too!!!!!i it is wonderful that he honored marc!!! i love this

[@tobyjenner2924]

i like billy, still rocking

[@chatongeraldine2060]

Dire que je n'aime pas les reprises !!! c'est impec !!❤‍🔥💯

[@smolderingsheep]

That Was Good!

[@glenkersul8536]

Billy Idol NAILING it. Amazing.

[@Wendy-l4g]

What a great show!!❤🎉

[@jewelhaines8842]

Billy Idol !! I saw him in concert in the 80's he was awesome!! It was his birthday!!❤😊❤

[@jewelhaines8842]

@Rhonda Bothelio WoW!! Yeah, I was sporting a mini skirt ripped crop top and a Mohawk!! Lol !! 🤣 All these girls were literally throwing their underwear on stage!!

[@itstime4959]

Billy is the coolest!!

[@vintage68vintage68]

I am a mega fan Billy Idol and what I have heard and seen here is absolutely great. That leaves you wanting more of the hot shit. I love 👍👊👍

[@sandyprimus9831]

watch the keyboard players face . he is taking in the whole scene.

[@cricketbat08]

Billy and Generation X were guests on Marc Bolan's TV show a few weeks prior to Bolan's death, in 1977.

[@izzy_6283]

I love that video! I watch it all the time.. back when GX was starting out they were dam good_ raw..punk!

[@daniellamantia7324]

Luv ya Billy idol

[@nancysmith8626]

I love this too much.

[@calbeer3607]

Thank God for great monitors! Love Ozzy.

[@daniellamantia7324]

He is so frickin cheekie hahahahahahahahahaaaaaa

[@Nudiescorner]

This man STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL,*

[@OGReniMartinez]

I looooove billy idol😍😍😍😍

[@IaraKS]

Idol 😍

[@patrickherrley4808]

Billy does rock.. Beyond

[@jamessherosick2747]

Billy is my Idol !

[@gumbyspoke5891]

Definite rock n roll!!! Smoked them guitars.

[@andykenny5674]

Hahahaha!! That bit where he’s saying to put your fingers in the air! Alright!!! 😂

[@dragmyre]

beautiful.

[@Bolanboogie100]

T. REX !!!

[@johnnybgood58]

This was totally fucking amazing rock on Billy Idol

[@The_Kansas_Kowboy]

This is amazing

[@Ticonderous1]

Billy Idol spat on me at Festival Hall Melbourne Feb 1986 , I was so excited i could not wait to get home and tell my mum ... she was not impressed .... it was AWESOME ...

[@alanburleigh48]

The boss bolan thanks lads xxxx

[@bobiator1]

if they had played this 10% faster it would have been spot on

[@johnrunion5357]

+bobiator1 exactly!

[@VictorValcarcel]

+bobiator1 I like nice and groovy...for a change

[@adammacdougall1100]

1.25 is 2x too fast-I agree completely!

[@crackpot148]

It's just half a beat slower and what it lacks in tempo is made up in musical ability of John Oates. I love the original but Bolan was no more than an average musician.

[@crackpot148]

There are two versions of this same event...try this, watch?v=bzWGZK4-BlA It's actually a half beat faster than the original.

[@alexbostelle287]

Billy is good people, I think I notice him reading lyrics that are on the floor which shows his human side even though he's an idol😁

[@sidviscous5959]

This really kicks ass if you turn playback speed up to 1.25 !