There are certain things that fans expect from a Billy Idol [ tickets ] show: the trademark snarl, the pumping fist, washboard abs, and punk-rock fortitude.

On Wednesday (9/15), fans at Phoenix's Dodge Theatre Wednesday got what they wanted, and didn't have to wait long to get it. Idol and his band, which included longtime guitarist Steve Stevens, offered fans almost everything they needed within the opening song, "Cradle of Love."

Idol also offered a thumbs-up to the small yet enthusiastic crowd, curled his lip, and served up a "much love" pound on the chest to the legions of women--and one particularly rabid male fan--in the front row.

Wearing a black jacket, black shirt, a white tank-top and black pants, Idol immediately rolled into the '80s staple "Dancing With Myself."

The two-hour performance was packed with hits, as well as a sprinkling of new songs that will appeard on a new album due out in February, Idol said. Fans responded well to the new material, maintaining their energy throughout the show.

The crowd, some of which was decked out in '80s-style clothing in honor of Idol's heyday, succumbed to his alcohol-fueled, sexually charged sense of humor. He offered a "Beavis and Butt-head"-like tone when announcing a new track, "Body Snatcher."

"Snatcher, heh, heh," he said.

During the song, he thrust his hips at willing women in the front row. Much to his pleasure--and encouragement--some of the women groped him. The audience responded with a roar, applauding his prowess. "Body Snatchers" also served as a backdrop for the first of Stevens' many Pete Townshend-like guitar windmills.

"Flesh for Fantasy," and the acoustic-driven "Sweet Sixteen" and "To be a Lover" were the highlights of the show, during which Idol smiled widely. "Flesh for Fantasy," while not as powerful as the recorded version, added a seductive punch to the performance.

"White Wedding" left some fans hoarse and coughing as they yelled "start again" each time Idol hit the chorus. After the song, a group of men in their 20s, responded to Idol's banter as if he was a preacher and they were his congregation.

"Do you feel all right? Do you feel all right? I feel all right," Idol said as his fans nodded and screamed.

"Rebel Yell" was clearly the crowd favorite, and Idol fed off the energy, punching the air, curling his lip and thrusting his hips. But one foible temporarily suspended the vibe, as Idol's clumsiness while introducing "Flesh for Fantasy" provided a chuckle.

"I'm going to get f----d up tonight," Idol said as he dropped the microphone. One audience member yelled, "You already are."