Billy Idol makes the road his 'Playground'

Veteran rocker Billy Idol continues to back "Devil's Playground"--his first new studio album in more than a decade--during a late-summer run through North America.

Idol returns to the road later this month for a swing through Canada, then turns his attention to the U.S. for much of September. Details are included below.

Also on the schedule is a stop at this year's Voodoo Music Experience festival in New Orleans, which takes place Oct. 28-29.

Released in March, "Devil's Playground" is Idol's first original collection since 1993's "Cyberpunk." The new set features the single "Scream."

Backing Idol on "Devil's Playground" are longtime guitarist Steve Stevens, drummer Brian Tichy, bassist Stephen McGrath and keyboardist Derek Sheridan, all of whom are touring with the singer, as well.

Idol--who broke through with the punk-rock group Generation X--rose to stardom during the '80s thanks to hits such as "White Wedding," "Rebel Yell," "Dancing with Myself" and "Cradle of Love," among others.

TOUR DATES
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August 2005
25 - Ottawa, Ontario - Congress Centre
26 - Quebec City, Quebec - L'Agora Du Vieux Port
27 - Ste. Adele, Quebec - Bourbon Street North
29 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre
30 - Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheatre

September 2005
1 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre
2 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Credit Union Centre
3 - Whitecourt, Alberta - To be announced
8 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall (Fashion Rocks)
10 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Tavern
13 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center
14 - Rochester, NY - Auditorium Theatre
16 - Sterling Heights, MI - Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre
17 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club
25 - San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Park

October 2005
28, 29 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Music Experience

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