Billy Idol BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Billy Idol has been everywhere this week and not just in spirit The buzz started with a candid interview on Steve and Rik's Potcast where Idol reflected on a life packed with risks excess and second chances He told USA TODAY that his new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival June 10 is aptly named His stories ranged from wild nights and a serious motorcycle crash to how he barely survived an overdose in 1984 The doc directed by Jonas Åkerlund dives deep into these moments and Idol insists the film’s title is no exaggeration As he readies for his 70th birthday this November Idol credits moderation and self-discipline for being around at all now exercising eating clean and staying largely California sober
The official drop of the documentary brought fresh headlines Idol has also released a new song Dying to Live co-written with composer J Ralph featured at the end of the documentary ABC Audio notes the music video pairs archival clips and home movies with animation providing a visual journey through Idol’s survival and resilience Idol described the process as deeply inspiring and signaled the song’s symphonic grandeur was essential for the story’s emotional weight
Continuing the momentum Idol’s new album Dream Into It dropped in April his first full-length since 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground Avril Lavigne joins him on the single 77 which Idol has been praising all week in interviews sharing a story about his daughter fan-girling Lavigne at a restaurant The album itself is classic Idol fused with fresh energy—Joan Jett headlines on Wildside and longtime guitarist Steve Stevens is back for the tour
Speaking of tours Idol wrapped the US leg with Joan Jett at LA’s Kia Forum in September and just played Brazil on November 8 According to YouTube footage fans were screaming for Mony Mony in São Paulo Meanwhile Idol’s next major show is a sold-out gig at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City on November 30
Idol also stopped by LAist studios this week to discuss punk’s legacy MTV and staying current He reminisced about shooting Cradle of Love with David Fincher post-accident and applauded contemporaries like YUNGBLUD and Miley Cyrus for reviving rock’s raw spirit Recalling those iconic MTV I Want My MTV’ ads Idol is still recognized as one of the campaign’s faces according to WBUR
Social buzz has attached itself to his grandfatherly pride Idol mentioned Brant Willem and Bonnie his grown children and four young grandkids aged 2 to 5 He continues to ride his Harley along California’s coastline and boasts Stevens' hair secrets in press call-outs As for his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction Idol seemed unfazed stating publicly if it doesn’t happen this year there’s always next year but fans are everything
No major unconfirmed rumors have surfaced Idol’s voice remains unmistakable across every medium and if anything the present moment feels like the summation of a wild career that refuses to fade
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