CNE Grandstand, Toronto, Ontario

Opened for Billy Idol

The Cult was openning for Billy Idol and as a result only had 45 minutes to work with. They did a pretty good job, but it was daylight and outdoors. They stuck mostly to material from Electric their new album at the time. I had front row tickets, dead center and I taped the show on my walkman. During the show Ian announced that they would play a secret club date the next day and to listen for details on the radio.

Mahlon Inksetter - mwinkset@FLASH.LakeheadU.CA

I tried to see The Cult every time they came to Toronto...which was very often. The concert that sticks out however is a time they opened for Billy Idol in the mid to late 80's. We went just to see only "The Cult", we couldn't care less about Billy. The CNE Grandstand was full early! The Cult arrived by helicopter, kicked a lot of ass on stage, and left on golf carts. By the time Billy (Idol) made his egotistical way on stage, more then half the crowd had left! It seems that maybe the organizers should have The Cult the headliners!

Kevin Prentice, Creemore ON

Setlist:

Peace Dog
Rain
Memphis Hip Shake
Lil' Devil
King Contrary Man
The Phoenix
She Sells Sanctuary
Love Removal Machine