Billy Idol

BILLY IDOL STILL HAS THAT WHIPLASH SMILE

Billy Idol left the black leather at home because he’s at LAX on his way to Las Vegas where he’s performing in residence at the House of Blues. How he survived the 80’s, we’ll never know. He must have overdosed (mostly in parking lots) half a dozen times and had AWFUL motorcycle accidents, (biking high is never a good idea) Once he nearly lost a leg. Billy wrote his autobiography a few years ago called “Dancing with Myself” and fans of that indulgent era might be advised to pick it up – it’s loaded with juicy stories.

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By Janet / August 25, 2016

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Billy Idol Girlfriend Lindsay Cross

BILLY IDOL: SOME THINGS DON’T CHANGE

For some reason we never get tired of writing about or looking at Billy Idol. Back in the 80’s when he was a huge star he was actually very accessible at the clubs around Hollywood. He was adorable but lived dangerously. There was always plenty of gossip about Billy and we ended up at parties at his house more than once. Now he’s 59, still riding his Harley, and his young girlfriend of 7 years, stylist Lindsay Cross, is a permanent fixture on the back. (Above, the pair is leaving Chateau Marmont.)

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By Janet / August 14, 2015

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Billy Idol Girlfriend Lindsay Cross Lookin' Good!

BILLY IDOL IS NO LONGER DANCING WITH HIMSELF

Age-defying Billy Idol, 59, stepped with his younger girlfriend Lindsay Cross to a party at Chateau Marmont. They’ve been together for several years and she fits perfectly on the back of his Harley. Lindsay is a stylist so they probably spend some time talking about what he’s going to wear onstage. Over the years, Billy was reckless and overdosed more times than we can remember, but the punk icon ended up looking better than most of his contemporaries.

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By Janet / January 15, 2015

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Billy Idol Jimmy Kimmel

BILLY IDOL AND BILL MURRAY HIT IT OFF BACKSTAGE AT JIMMY KIMMEL

Billy Idol arrived at The Jimmy Kimmel Show (looking sensational, right?) and he found Bill Murray and Jack Black in the green room also guesting on the show. We would have LOVED to witness these three diverse celebrities interacting backstage. Were they in awe of each other? Was one of them a big diva? Did egos clash? Apparently the two Bills got along famously – Billy posted the bottom photo.

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By Janet / October 22, 2014

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Billy Idol Book Dancing With Myself

BILLY IDOL IS AGING GRACEFULLY

Billy Idol is autographing his book “Dancing With Myself” at Book Soup on Sunset Strip this Saturday. During the late 80’s and 90’s, Billy had a house in the hills above Sunset that was party and drug central. It seems like every night he was on his motorcycle hitting a club or two on Sunset. More than twice he passed out cold from drugs and was presumed dead in parking lots there. Groupies, pharmaceuticals, and motorcycles – he survived them all. And he still looks amazing. Billy is 58 and he’s totally recognizable and still has that hair. Just a few added lines…

By Janet / October 7, 2014

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Billy Idol Rockstar Steve Stevens

GUITARIST STEVE STEVENS AND WIFE JOSIE: STILL MARRIED TO ROCK

Remember Steve Stevens – that skinny guy with the black hair that played hot guitar behind Billy Idol? He and his wife Josie showed up at Chateau Marmont recently and we’re not sure we would have recognized him – he lost that gaunt rockstar look. Now 55, he’s been married to Josie for four years and they costarred on E!’s reality show Married to Rock, so now she calls herself a “TV personality.” They are QUITE a rockstar couple…

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By Janet / August 7, 2014

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Billy Idol Hair!

BILLY IDOL: WE WON’T (FORGET ABOUT YOU)

For some 80’s nostalgic reason, we never get tired of looking at photos of Billy Idol. So nice to see he’s still got THAT HAIR! He started his US summer tour at The Pearl in Las Vegas Memorial Day weekend, and appears in New York on Friday. Billy, 57, is pictured here leaving Chateau Marmont with an unidentified young woman who makes him laugh.

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By Janet / May 29, 2013

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Adam Youch Beastie Boys Billy Idol Limelight Thanks for the Memories

BEASTIE BOYS AND BILLY IDOL: ONE NIGHT AT LIMELIGHT

Back in the 80’s the Beastie Boys were at their most rambunctious and so was Billy Idol. They are all pictured here partying at Limelight when it was also in its prime. Adam Yauch seemed like a nice guy and will be missed…
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By Janet / May 6, 2012

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Billy Idol Long Time No See Video White Christmas

A WHITE CHRISTMAS WITH BILLY IDOL IS JUST WHAT WE HAD IN MIND

We never imagined we’d be seeing Billy Idol singing “White Christmas” wearing a suit and tie, but here it is. And we love it. He doesn’t even need the black leather, does he? This song is from Billy’s 2006 album Happy Holidays (A Very Special Christmas Album.) Stephen Saban at The WOW Report dug up this video and it brings back all kinds of warm Billy Idol memories… Where has he BEEN?

By Janet / December 21, 2011

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Billy Idol Commercial Ikea Video

BILLY IDOL RAPS FOR IKEA

Video via: The WOW Report

We can’t imagine anyone who was alive in the 80’s that didn’t have a crush on Billy Idol. He was seen all over Hollywood on his motorcycle and overdosed in public places (like in parking lots) numerous times, but always recovered. And he still looks good at 56. This is an ad he did for – of all places – Ikea, back in 2002

By Janet / December 8, 2011

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