Tag: Billy Idol interview

No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 6, 2001 By Steve Newton When Billy Idol calls from Anaheim, California, just an hour before playing the House of Blues in the city of Mickey Mouse, I can't stop myself from asking the obvious. I've just got to know if he's been to the park that Walt built yet. "I've … Continue reading No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45

Billy Idol on working with Tobe Hooper, getting on MTV, and showing off his Rebel Yell

By Steve Newton On March 29, 1984, Billy Idol played the University of British Columbia's War Memorial Gym. The 28-year-old Brit was touring behind his second solo album, Rebel Yell, which boasted the hit singles "Eyes Without a Face", "Flesh for Fantasy", "Catch My Fall", and the title track. His videos were getting a shitload of … Continue reading Billy Idol on working with Tobe Hooper, getting on MTV, and showing off his Rebel Yell