I've been lucky enough to have been sent a first hand account, from Bob Cat, of Generation Sex's second ever gig. Bob also sent me some photos to share.
Massive thanks to Bob Cat
Words & pics copyright Bob Cat
Generation Sex
- Punk Rock Meets Cool Chrome Fashion
!!!
GENERATION SEX -The Punk Rock Super Group of Ex- Generation X members Billy Idol
& Tony James along with Ex- Sex Pistols Steve Jones & Paul
Cook invaded the West Side of NYC for a Blazing Set of Punk Classics. A
very intimate 2nd floor loft party for Chrome Hearts Fashion Brand was the
setting for a High Energy Punk Rock Show.
Kickin’
off the Set with Ready Steady Go the sound was
pulsating through the windows onto the quiet West Village streets where the
neighbors were awaken from Sunday TV Time to Billy Idols Snarling Vocals and
Steve Jones Ripping Les Paul Guitar Attack!!!
Turn the Clock Back 40 years and THIS IS WHAT
the beginning of PUNK ROCK FELT LIKE,
Standing Room Only .. No Stage .. No
Barriers … Just High Energy Rock ’n
Roll and Tons of Big City Attitude!!! What’s That Noise screamed the neighbor in her Sunday PJ’s !!!
“I Said it’s Billy Fuckin’ Idol “!!! Generation Sex has come
to Rock your World !!!
The Set was Brilliant and the Band Was On Fire.
Tony James on the Bass and Paul Cook on Drums - Killer Rhythm Section and Tight
as a Ludwig Snare Drum Head. Glam Punk
Looks and Killer Tunes mixing Sex Pistols classics and Generation X hits, such
as God Save The Queen and Dancing
With Myself. Jonesy’s
Guitar solo in Black Leather was Proto-Punk Perfection with James
& Cook kept that Sleazy Groove Pumpin’.
The highlight of a nearly flawless set was Kiss
Me Deadly the Generation X tune recorded on their debut album released in
1978! Kiss Me Deadly provided the backdrop for musical dynamics and the slow
build intro into the Crashing chorus, Steve Jones guitar was stellar and really
showcased his ability to go from 2 to 11 as Mr Idol gave us a fine vocal
performance and Tons of Glamour Stage Presence. Another personal favorite Silly
Thing was incredible and with added backing vocals from James, Jones and
Cook the Chorus was Pure Punk Rock Melody.
A Dream Like Setting for Generation Sex and
perhaps it was ALL Just Another Dream ..
Like Catching Lightening in a PUNK ROCK
Bottle !!!
For 1 Night in the Big Apple Time Stood Still
and Life Was A Punk Rock Babylon.
Cool Notes: I named my first band Wild Youth
in 1980 after a Generation X song and they did a Killer version.
Another band of mine Freddy’s Nightmare did
a Cover of Black Leather. Nice To Hear Jones play the Killer Guitar Riff Live
On Stage.
My Current band 1.4.5. plays God Save The
Queen. So Cool to See Cook ’n
Jones Play the Power Chords Loud & Clear !!!
Songs I Would LOVE Generation SeX to add to
their Rockin’ Set List
Here We Go Again - Conned Again - All The Nasty
Girls -
Motor Bikin’ -
Just Another Dream - Action Man
Sound Advice: “Always Follow The Pretty People” (Wink)
RAW LEAKAGE FANZINE 2018
