Miley Cyrus is famous for her pop music, but she can rock out with the best of them! She proved it when she joined punk rock legend Billy Idol on stage for an electrifying performance of his 1984 hit “Rebel Yell.” The crowd at the iHeartRadio Music Festival went wild as the two artists brought incredible energy to their duet.
Idol kicked things off, singing the first verse in his signature style before teaming up with Cyrus for the chorus. Then, Miley took over the second verse, and wow—what a voice! Her deep, smoky tones mixed with her powerful high notes made the song sound absolutely epic. And let’s not forget—it was all performed live!
Billy Idol, now in his 60s, might have recorded “Rebel Yell” decades ago, but he still rocked it with the same fire and passion as in his younger years. His voice has changed a little over time, but his famous rock ‘n’ roll screams? Still just as intense! Seeing him belt out those high-energy notes like he was in his 20s was nothing short of amazing.
And Miley? She proved she has rock star chops. It’s clear she’s studied rock music deeply, because her screams were raw, powerful, and right on point. She wasn’t just keeping up with Idol—she was matching his energy blow for blow! It was one of those performances that left fans buzzing.
To make the night even better, Billy Idol’s longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens, also joined them on stage. He shredded those legendary guitar riffs with the same attitude and skill he’s always had. Over the years, Idol’s band lineup has changed a lot, but having Stevens back since 1999 has been a game-changer for his music. His guitar work gave the performance that extra punch.
If you love Miley’s raspy rock voice, there’s more where that came from! She also performed an amazing cover of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” at the same festival in 2020. That performance proved once again that she can take on any genre and make it her own.
Fans couldn’t get enough of Idol and Cyrus’s duet. The performance quickly went viral, racking up 14 million views online! People flooded the comment section with praise, saying things like, “They both seemed so excited to perform together. Total respect and admiration for one another,” and “Their chemistry on stage is mesmerizing. Miley is a chameleon – she can sing everything.”
The epic duet happened in 2016 at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, while Miley’s “Heart of Glass” cover came four years later in 2020. If you want to keep up with these talented artists, make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates, photos, and more unforgettable performances!
