Musician Billy Idol takes the stage at 2015 LA Times Festival of Books
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- Billy Idol sits down with Los Angeles Times writer Lorraine Ali to discuss his memoir Dancing with Myself.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER:
An early architect of punk rock’s sound, style, and fury, whose lip-curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into pop’s mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, Billy Idol remains, to this day, a true rock ‘n’ roll icon.
Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, Dancing with Myself, Idol delivers an electric, searingly honest account of his journey to fame-from his early days as front man of the pioneering UK punk band Generation X to the decadent life atop the dance-rock kingdom he ruled-delivered with the same in-your-face attitude and fire his fans have embraced for decades. Beyond adding his uniquely qualified perspective to the story of the evolution of rock, Idol is a brash, lively chronicler of his own career.
A survivor’s tale at its heart, this sometimes chilling and always riveting account of one man's creative drive joining forces with unbridled human desire is unmistakably literary in its character and brave in its sheer willingness to tell. With it, Billy Idol is destined to emerge as one of the great writers among his musical peers. - Zábava
I'm in love with this man. His looks and his voice. He still got it. I'm a black woman and a huge fan since the 80's. I bought his book a few years ago. And I love it. You rock Billy. Still love 💕 you ❤️.
What's not to like about Billy Idol? Phenomenal talent with a beautiful personality.
Billy Idol is brilliant and way underrated. He's so deep in talent!
Absolutely agree . Very intelligent and funny too .
He wasn't underrated in the 80s he was a top rock star within the dark, rock-punk underground scene.
An authentic talent with an incredible constitution of perseverance, strength and passion for music. No regrets Billy, you are a legend.
I am IN LOVE with be Billy....
Billy Idol has become something of a philanthropist.
Once a rocker , always a rocker. This guy rules.
Wild Billy is actually a very intelligent dude. Refreshing. I do so admire the older artists. My generation are rubbish ..
Absolutely is so sweet too. Very humble indeed.
Stay happy, long life Billy
TRUTH
Love this guy, one of my all time favourites!❤️
This is too cool. Love that Billy Idol and Steve Stevens!
He's so passionate about music it's insane. That's what I love to see in people who do their thing. Seeing him genuinely love and adore rock and roll is so inspiring. Him hearing that people thought he was an MTV creation was probably the worst insult for him lol
He is really made to be an artist and a performer. He has so much passion when he talks about his life and the things he loved/loves. Everything becomes so lively and vibrant. You can almost feel what happened in those times before. He is a great story teller as well.
Such a handsome and humble guy ❤ Billy for ever!
I love to see him sober, because he has so much things to say. Rock on Billy!
Absolutely is delightful to see him , happy and very intelligent man . He is still absolutely gorgeous. Think 🤔 I will read his book . Reading is knowledge. We must never forget our history. Thank you 🎶❤️
I first heard Billy Idol when he was 18 years old -lead singer of Generation X - Immediately I declared he would be a star - he still is -love him so much !!!
Billy's just the best man, ever so intelligent, eloquent, a character, yet a real character. Such an all round, fatherly, nice bloke.
In 1976 I was 14 yrs old and even at that age I totally got what punk rock was all about.
Even in darkest South Wales where I lived the movement of Punk was very evident.
In those days the skies seemed always grey and the weather was always raining.
So much unemployment and hopelessness for the youth..
Dark days indeed. So... I FULLY understand what Billy was saying.
You know.... Out of the ashes raises the Phoenix and his name.
BILLY IDOL.
Funny were the same born in 62. Punk in Los Angeles was underground bigtime, but punk bands came in all forms and sizes, the bands packed the empty masonic, knights of columbus halls because the old societies were vanishing and teens were full of piss n vinegar, an energy that you'd have to witness it was just a release of freedom counter punch to the 50's & 60's dress and mannerisms, unbeknownst and culturally defunct school districts and due to the end of the east L.A. riot, the nam war in 75, all we had was music alcohol, weed if u were not prone to paranoia and could dose $10.00 a half filled sandwich baggie, which was a way to get busted if u were a victim of ofcourse racial profiling or just constant policemen bullying anyone on their beat.
Did you know Steven Harrington...?
@@sirandrelefaedelinoge I only met Steve on one occasion, it was in Swansea.
He was a great guy to talk to, very down to earth and throughly enjoyed our chat even though it
was only for 5 mins!
It was really sad he died so young, I thought he was so talented.
Ironically I am 60 now and my hair is fading to grey!
RIP Steve Strange ( Harrington)🏴
He’s extremely witty and funny. If you guys watch older interviews he’s such a good sport...and let’s not forget he’s a rock god🤟🤟
So generous when he explains, still a full lover of life and respectfull towards his fans..love you Billy
His memoir is a must read/listen for Idol fans.
I got into university at the start of the 90s, and they had this odd tech thingy we'd never heard about called the Internet. Sure, it looked like it could have potential but for a long time we just used it to send brief messages to each other (webpages weren't really a thing yet). Then after a couple of years we heard a rock star had gotten himself an e-mail address so fans all over the world could get in touch with him, ask questions and stuff and he could answer them back. I remember thinking that was pretty innovative thinking for a celebrity, using it for real global communication. That rock star was Billy Idol.
I remember that, started university in '90. You're absolutely right
A gentleman and gracious with it when interviewed
I met Billy 30 years ago .....what a nice Guy 👍🏻
This guy kept it's purity. And that's a rare. Love you Billy Idol!
He sounds amazing!!
That voice...warm butterscotch and gravel. He could make the phone book sound sexy.
Genuine guy. Underrated as a performer.
exactly who do you think is underrating him? Is there some kind of rating system where people click on "Underrate" He is what he is no one is rating or underrating.
Off topic (kind of) but when I crashed my motorcycle it was Billy Idol (getting back on his after nearly losing a leg) that spurred me on to ride again. Check out the clip of him riding a chopper leading a hundred other riders through the streets of Moscow at night. It wasn’t planned, it just happened, no doubt like many things in his crazy amazing world.
Just a bit after that accident his doctors told him he couldn't tour, he wasn't strong enough. Well, he went on tour, using a cane to move around the stage. I was lucky enough to see one of those shows. I was completely gobsmacked. He was outstanding , a joy to watch. He gave 200% up there, like the accident never happened. You could tell that he loved what he was doing. A true performer.
easily one of the best two musicians ever on earth....Billy, Steve.......sublime. Thanks for all the great tunes past and present!!!!
What a book, what a story. So much about Billy I didn't know. He has a big heart - loved how Perri was a continuous part of his life for so many years, playing a major role in his life. Just an amazing story of good times, rough times, and how Billy kept true to his punk rock soul.
Wrote brilliantly his whole career. But the performances....... Saw the rebel yell tour. Magnificent. Unexpected success. True pioneer who truly invented dance punk pop. To the dead next door. That one still bends my mind.fabulous. nothing but love and respect for Billy. Rock on.
He's such a passionate man, one of my all time favs. Rock and Roll Forever!!
Who downvotes a man with such swagger?!? Billy is pure class
Must be those who didn't approve the two "f&*ks" in an all ages audience.
Liberals
Awesome! Love Billy.
Billy Idol...A very intelligent, determined, and passionate man who felt compelled to express his enthusiasm for life through music and the stage. His gift with poetic emotion came through in his early musical writings and is shown again in his compelling description of his personal experiences. Well done sir !
A true Royal Rock'n'roll living legend, & such a gentleman too. The best ingredient for a good time. To see these fella's live would be a dream come true
Billy is like a vine , when older then better
Billy brilliant live with Steve Stevens loved Generation X , how this whole thing runs pitch perfect , flawless but Lorraine Ali is a professional fun interviewer and knows how to make stars comfortable and obtain their best answers. Absolute brilliant viewing you guys.
Very charming, humble and intelligent guy, nothing like you expect.
Always love Billy Idol's passion!
Great voice and style.
Unique and Inimitable.
Do this for a long time Billy.
My favorite Voice in Rock.. 🎸 Both vocally and figuratively. Great Lou Rawls imitation, Mr. Rockabilly.. 🐾🐾 Very cool cat.. Very articulate, not to mention sexy as hell. Steve is brilliant! No bollocks. 💖
Wow what an awesome video! How lucky I found this. Billy Idol is such a Punk Rock God! I love listening to him speak and also performing Rebel Yell(my fav!). Just ordered the book, cant wait to get reading. Saw him in concert lastnight in Vegas and he was more than I could ever have imagined! Thanks for the upload.
Billy is such a lovely, interesting, articulate man, and amazing performer, singer, still!! Billy and Steve have still got 'it'! Wonderful so many turned up to listen to the interview and their performance - almost a concert audience for them ha! Anita :)
Oh Billy ,still that amazing voice and what gorgeous children you have. I think i know where they get their good looks!!
Билли действительно один из немногоих великих, которые сочетают в себе и талант, и порок, и силы чтобы преодолеть свои слабости. А начинал-то карьеру в конце 70-х 20 века, мало кто из стартанувших в то время "бэдэссиз" может похвастаться такими же успехами.
Love the story about how Billy wrote White Wedding! Wasn't a big fan of his back in the day, but I've come around now that I'm older. He really does have a great voice, and his songwriting is really good!! It's so good to hear that he's still with us and holding it together.
He still rocks 😍 💪 🎸 🎶 🌷 2020.
closest living singer in rock w/ that same type of charisma and singularity that jim morrison had. unlike him though, hes taken care of himself. a living icon we're lucky to still have around in top form.
He didn’t take care of himself, he’s a medical miracle.
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@@JetFire9 Yep, he definitely has used his nine lives up if he were a cat. Drug overdoses, motorcycle accident, stabbed by a crazed fan.
Worldwide star🇧🇷🌍
I could listen to his voice all night reading me to sleep. sounds so much better acoustic playing love this song
I was a young punk in the late seventies in the Uk and saw Generation x in 78 and I used to look like him once............
He da business. Remember being 12 years old rocking out to Billy in the bus on school ski trip 1983....Never gets old.
He is my punk rocker because he is like an angel and crazy, he is hilarious!
Hahahaha, Idol is a good guy. Very powerful and honest. Thanks for the upload.
Christain freud he is !! the opposite. he is a self center!! Selfish !!cocky!! and Arrogant!! Ass!! Hoe!! he does not!! really!! care and, Love his fans. And he does not sign his fans Autographs All the time .he Gets Annoyed And bother by his fans sometimes.or WHATEVER!! THE CASE MAY BE.he should Act Like michael Jackson he was Always there for his fans All the time.he sign their Autographs and meet And Greet them All the time.
What a legend: intelligent, talented, creative and still sexy af!
Billy idol is very popular in Australia. He is a 1980’s icon of the music industry. He appeared on countdown many times
With Molly meldrum on the ABC tv station. A wild dude.
Billy, I could listen to your interviews and stories forever. You are a great storyteller.
Who's watching Billy Idol here and now in the 2021 ?! Billy was my idol, my inspiration and my way of dressing up during my underground life of my punk days, I had the same hair, wore thrashy clothes and a few earrings in the nose and up on my hears this when people used to get intimidated or sometimes shocked just by my presence, those were the days LOL
I love Billy Idol, he's my man, he's still got the body language the face sneer and needless to say an amazing voice at 50 plus years ( In this video, he's currently 65 ) God Bless you brother ! I had so much fun back then and still do whilst watching you at my healthy 53 now ..
I'm listening !!!
The guy on the guitar was awesome, really awesome!
befosocial his name is Steve Stevens
Full of truth
Billy is like a light speed Elvis
He's a musician. He IS a musician.
Thank you billy idol. Not sure how many times i bought your records, i had them all. I was there.
Billy might be the Godfather of Punk, but he is also a product of the British education system...so you should not be surprised at how intelligently he expresses himself and the fact that he wrote the book himself. The fact that he's a history buff, loves Star Trek, can quote Abraham Lincoln, makes me love him more as a person than even as a rock star. He's a really great guy and I wish I could meet him and sit down for a great conversation...that IS my bucket list.
love love love Billy Idol
I got a ticket to see you Billy at wembley. you are a legend I can't wait dude
Wrong person interview this brilliant man, so full of energy and expressive. Get her a strong cup of coffee.
ahaha nice comment!
Even that won't do it
Still got the voice, nicely done.
Love you Billy!😍❤💋💋
Amazing performance on a dry mic no auto tune here!!!
Love him!!!
A beautiful man, an Elvis Punkster
Wow Billy just when I never realized you could ever be any better what you were in the 80s my God you're better better better and even totally wonderful! I'll Always Love You!
That was great, really enjoyed that. Steve Steven’s is a blessing in Billy’s life. Great guys, Great friends. ❤️👍🏻
great post👁♥️Billy’s is part of music culture.. RR Hall of Fame’s corporately corrupt .. Induct Billy Idol‼️ he has well deserved Star⭐️on Hollywood Walk of Fame👑Steve Stevens epic 🎸🎶👑♥️
Wonderful ,Great, inteligent , better than before....
Love what he says///good guy..passionate guy:)
He just gets better and ages like fine wine
LOVE FOREVER THANK YOU. IT ALL FOREVER 💖🇺🇸⭐🌎🌍🌏🇺🇸💐🦋🇬🇧🌷
BILLY THE KING!!!!!
Wish I grew up in the Punk Rock era, creative, original , not afraid to express themselves and Billy Idol . I LOVE this guy, , Love his Lyrics Whiskey and Pills.
Excellent interview. Thank you!
Billy, you are truly an Idol 😘😘
What a guy! ❤ so interesting and intelligent.
You ARE A WONDERFUL MAN THAT HAS HAD A VERY DIFFICULT TIME BUT YOU HAVE SECEDED..GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER..XOXO MELINDA..💖🤗🇺🇸
I would like to buy his book Ì wonder if there is a audio book with billy voice
Yes there is.....it is wonderful.
Great stuff. Insane the amount of people waving their cameras around when the entire thing was recorded professionally lol
no one could tell it better than Billy himself . to download free @ tinyurl . com \ oddjgbp . delete spaces.
Kayle Nevigue call me 213_416_7766 lets talk luv books, idol, u
This iPhone era is missing out on everything while focusing all of their time recording with the camera. Glad we didn't waste our concert time in the 80s trying to get a video to post on social media 'for likes' We rocked out & enjoyed every moment in the moment, while we were actually there and we could tell our friends about it later!
talent and real..
LOVE FOREVER BILLY IDOL..XO MELINDA..😁🏝💝🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🇺🇸🏖🇬🇧🕌
Been my Idol since 1986 still going strong❤️❤️❤️
amazing performance with the great S Stevens.
I have no fluency to understand everything, but I realized that he is a great man , honest, and great Singer, Steve plays a Lot!!!!, However that Lady is so cold face that great opportunity.
😃 SMILE BILLY IDOL I LOVE YOU FOREVER XOXO MELINDA ♥🇺🇸🙏📡
Wow... she's just a big ball of monotone enthusiasm.shes like the antithesis of him.. he's still got it!!! Lol
she puts me asleep, thank God for Billy
Agree!
Inappropriate interviewer, boring and inarticulate, doesn't realize who is she's interviewing. Get another rocker to interview Billy, Kindred Spirits keeping the energy alive
I REALY LIKE THIS GUY HIS 1970S HARDMAN STYLE BELIES THE WARMTH AND INTELEGANCETHAT COMES THROUGH .
I’d sell my soul and have none babyyyyyyyyyyy 💋love you Billy always and forever ❤️
Older Billy is ssssso much more sexier!! Omg I knew those genius lyrics had to come from a higher IQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love him .he's rough but authentic and real
Wow!it's like watching a play live Wow! This man is brilliant. Music now day is copied by the greatest.
Brilliant.