Former Billy Idol and KISS manager ‘Wild’ Bill Aucoin died on June 28 of surgical complications from prostate cancer. He was 66.
Aucoin was responsible for discovering KISS in 1973 and turning them into the wild fire- breathing, makeup-wearing band they are today. He also managed Billy Idol for eight years back in the 1970s-80s.
“I am saddened and quite down about ‘Wild’ Bill’s passing on the 28th of June,” Billy Idol wrote on his official website. “Firstly I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Bill was so hugely instrumental in advancing my career. He managed me from 1979 until 1987 – years which saw me go from England to America, from Punk to a solo career that is still ongoing. Without Bill’s super energy, ideas and commitment, I don’t know if that transition would have been as easy as it was. (Read More…)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:28 am by jordan
Tags: Bill Aucoin, Billy Idol, billy idol tickets, Billy Idol tour, billy idol tour dates, news
Billy Idol has just announced that he will be kicking off of 26-city North American tour beginning late summer. The tour makes its first stop in Washington State, but there are many more gigs to follow, so get your Billy Idol tickets now!
This is Idol’s first tour with new band members: guitarist Billy Morrison and drummer Jeremy Colson. Longtime members guitarist Steve Stevens and bass player Stephen McGrath will be there as always! (Read More…)
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 11:02 am by elizabeth
Tags: Billy Idol, billy idol concert dates, billy idol concert tickets, billy idol news, billy idol tickets, billy idol tour dates
Billy Idol’s been back in the news lately, rumored to be in the running to replace Steven Tyler as the Aerosmith frontman.
In late 2009, the band announced they would hold auditions for a new lead after Tyler left the band. Lenny Kravitz and Paul Rodgers were mentioned, but Idol seemed to get the most traction.
However, and unfortunately for Idol, things have changed….Tyler is back in the game, plans to tour with the band again, and Idol isn’t on the list anymore - but he’s still in the news!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 2:14 am by brittany
Tags: Aerosmith, Billy Idol, lenny kravitz, news, Paul Rodgers
