Billy Idol has unveiled the latest single from his forthcoming album, Dream Into It, which is set for release this Friday (April 25th). The rock legend has teamed up with Avril Lavigne on the song “77.”
The tune is the second single from Idol’s new LP. following “Still Dancing,” which was released at the time of the album announcement in late February.
“77” falls more in the musical realm of Lavigne than Idol, with its infectious pop-punk sound. Lavigne gets the vocals started on the first verse, and is soon joined by Idol, as the pair duet on the chorus. Idol then takes lead on the second verse, with Lavigne joining in shortly thereafter.
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Heavy Consequence recently caught up with Idol to discuss the new album, and he told us about his inspiration for “77,” saying, “ I was just sort of ruminating about how today in America, it’s not so different from what it was like in the seventies in England.” Much more on the song and the album in the full interview coming later this week.
In addition to the new album arriving Friday, Idol will kick off a North American tour with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on April 30th in Phoenix. The outing is divided into two legs, with the spring portion wrapping up May 23rd in Toronto, and a late-summer run kicking off August 16th in Philadelphia (pick up tickets here).
Idol and Lavigne will perform “77” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 28th. Check out the official visualizer for the song below, and pre-order the album Dream Into It at this location.
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