He will play a five-show Vegas residency in November, and filmmaker Jonas Akerlund is working on a documentary about Idol’s life. Billy continues to produce vital Idol music by collaborating with producers and songwriters - including Miley Cyrus - who share his forward-thinking vision. They have racked up multiple GRAMMY nominations, in addition to one gold, one double platinum, and four platinum albums thanks to hits like "Cradle Of Love," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without A Face."īut, unlike many legacy artists, Idol is anything but a relic. In the '80s, he went on to a solo career combining rock, pop, and punk into a distinct sound that transformed him and his musical partner, guitarist Steve Stevens, into icons. Idol first made a splash in the latter half of the '70s with the British punk band Generation X. While some may think of Idol solely for "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding," the singer's musical influences span genres and many of his tunes are less turbo-charged than his '80s hits would belie.
This week, spoke with Billy Idol about his latest EP, Cage, and continuing to rock through decades of changing tastes.īilly Idol is a true rock 'n' roll survivor who has persevered through cultural shifts and personal struggles.
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