Does Billy Idol belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Jeff and Jeremy discuss the iconic rocker's career and the hurdles of fan voting. From data-farming websites to the legend of Billy's "fused" contact lenses, the duo debates why some fans are pushing back while others are ready to "Rebel Yell" in support. Plus, a look at the "most interesting man in rock and roll" and the hazards of motorcycles and movie casting.
In This Episode:
Rock Hall Voting Woes: Jeff shares his frustrating experience trying to cast a fan vote for Billy Idol and the data-farming tactics of the official website.
The "Fake Email" Strategy: The guys discuss whether having a secondary or fake email address is the best way to handle persistent marketing and site sign-ups.
Billy Idol's Near-Miss as a Terminator: The surprising story of how a motorcycle accident cost Billy Idol the role of the T-1000 in Terminator 2.
The Infamous Contact Lens Incident: A wild look back at the filming of the "Eyes Without a Face" video, where studio lights reportedly fused decorative contacts to Billy's eyes.
Rock Legend Contenders: Comparing Billy Idol’s "most interesting" life stories to other rock icons like Tommy Lee, Steven Tyler, and Gene Simmons.
Listener Backlash vs. Support: Addressing comments from listeners who either love or loathe hearing Billy Idol’s hits on th