Billy Idol

  • Name: Billy Idol
  • Date of Birth: November 30, 1955
  • Place of Birth: Middlesex, England
Mini-bio: Billy Idol is an English hard rock/new wave musician. He first came to attention in the punk rock era, then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making h...( read more)im one of the first MTV stars. He has continued to make music, but has yet to recapture the levels of fame he found in the 1980s.

in 1990, Idol was in a motorcycle accident in which he almost lost his leg. He decided to take a break from music and acted in The Doors, directed by Oliver Stone. In 1998, he played himself in The Wedding Singer, an Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore romantic comedy, where "White Wedding" was used as the title track. Idol appeared on VH1 Storytellers and issued a successful Greatest Hits CD in 2001.

Idol played a handful of dates on the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. Then in 2006, as his only UK live date, he appeared headlining the Sunday night of Guilfest. In 2006, Billy guested on his keyboardist Derek Sherinian's solo album Blood of the Snake, covering the 1970 Mungo Jerry hit, "In the Summertime". A video was also made featuring Idol and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. In November 2006, Idol released a Christmas album called Billy Idol: Happy Holidays. It includes classic Christmas songs like "Frosty the Snowman", "Jingle Bell Rock", and "Silent Night", plus some originals.
Post it anywhere Link it anywhere
Skin art by bec1989. Unskin this page.

Billy Idol Wiki Profile

Welcome to the Billy Idol wiki profile. This page is created by Flixster users like you with the help of friendly community Flixster Experts.
No Expert yet! Want your picture here? Click here.

Adding your knowledge to this page is easy. Just click the "EasyEdit" button below. To become a Flixster Expert or find out more about the program, click here. And for general help on the wiki, click here.

Fan Pages
  • No pages yet
  • Add a page
Billy Idol Biography Billy Idol Quotes Billy Idol Best Movies and Characters
EasyEdit
(What's this?) What is the EasyEdit button? This website gets better when people like you add to it. Just click the EasyEdit button to start. (help)
What's going on here?
Flixster members are collaborating to create the definitive resource for Billy Idol information on the Internet. We're adding all the images, info, and ideas that best tell this actor's unique story. To add your knowledge of Billy Idol, just log in and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the wiki pages. (Click here for help.)
Replace this image with an actor photoBilly Idol mini-bio: Billy Idol is an English hard rock/new wave musician. He first came to attention in the punk rock era, then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. He has continued to make music, but has yet to recapture the levels of fame he found in the 1980s.

in 1990, Idol was in a motorcycle accident in which he almost lost his leg. He decided to take a break from music and acted in The Doors, directed by Oliver Stone. In 1998, he played himself in The Wedding Singer, an Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore romantic comedy, where "White Wedding" was used as the title track. Idol appeared on VH1 Storytellers and issued a successful Greatest Hits CD in 2001.

Idol played a handful of dates on the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. Then in 2006, as his only UK live date, he appeared headlining the Sunday night of Guilfest. In 2006, Billy guested on his keyboardist Derek Sherinian's solo album Blood of the Snake, covering the 1970 Mungo Jerry hit, "In the Summertime". A video was also made featuring Idol and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. In November 2006, Idol released a Christmas album called Billy Idol: Happy Holidays. It includes classic Christmas songs like "Frosty the Snowman", "Jingle Bell Rock", and "Silent Night", plus some originals.

VITAL STATS

Billy Idol Information:
Eye color:
Height:
Nickname(s):
Notable feature(s):
Education:
Family:
Resides in:
Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies:
Charities/Causes:
Other:



Last update: Aug 12 2008, 10:32 PM EDT by ed (content history | content tools) (help)
Keyword tags: Billy Idol Billy Idol biography Billy Idol quotes Billy Idol trivia Billy Idol vital stats Billy Idol wiki
Billy Idol Biography Billy Idol Quotes Billy Idol Best Movies and Characters

Photos

Billy Idol Pics & Wallpapers
View All (12) | Upload Photo

Meet Other Fans

Comments

Billy Idol User Comments
Post A Comment | View All
  • BoomerHot
    BoomerHot
    Billy Idol Fans will be interested to know that Billy is on the Boomer Hot 100 Male list. Would you help us in letting his fans know, so they can support Billy by voting for him to be the Number One Boomer Hot Man? He is the epitome of being fabulously 'Boomer Hot.'

    They can vote at http://boomerhot.art.officelive.com/default.aspx

    Our definition of Boomer Hot: The whole package—smart, charismatic, successful, happy, a sense of humor, beauty—inner and outer, have an opinion, creating something bigger than themselves, and living life full throttle.

    Also, check out the slide shows of each Boomer Hot Man and Woman to see how Boomer Hot they are. Enjoy the show and the music.
    We're rooting for Billy!

    Blessings,
    Sara Dawn Schneider
    PR Coordinator
    Living Life…Boomer Style Magazine

    www.LivingLifeBoomerStyle.com
    www.LivingLifeBoomerStyle.net
    www.LivingLifeBoomerStyle.mobi
    BoomerHot@yahoo.com
    posted 81 days ago
  • 24Jennifer31
    24Jennifer31
    OMG billy idol is sooooooo sexy! you have to love him
    posted 289 days ago
  • giselsuperchick18
    giselsuperchick18
    OMG BILLY IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE THIS GUY (CRUSH SINCE I WAS A KID)... WHO WOULDNT LOVE BILLY WIT HIS AMAZIN WHITE WEDDING,DANCING WITH MYSELF, REBEL YELL, MONY MONY, BE A LOVER, DONT NEED A GUN, COME ON COME ON, DONT YOU FORGET ( ABOUT ME), FLESH FOR FANTASY, CATCH MY FALL AND MANY MORE.......... THIS IS DEMOSTRATING THAT HE CAN BE VERY SEXY WITH HIS SONGS!!!LOL
    posted 377 days ago
  • kingdeath2k
    kingdeath2k
    Cheers mate! Raisin' the horns as usual... a Happy early birthday wish as well!

    Play LOUD!
    C
    posted 385 days ago
  • riarkt
    riarkt
    helo helo helo
    u r an amazing singer and i have been to only 2 of ur concerts and i am only 13!!! steve stevens is an amazing guitarist aswell. me nd my mum r u 2 no. 1 fans omg ur amazing!!!
    bubi luv u
    posted 485 days ago
  • PunkRocker12136
    PunkRocker12136
    I love u Billy
    posted 513 days ago
  • ARGHLLAMAS
    ARGHLLAMAS
    you are brill!
    :->
    posted 517 days ago
  • KARAB3AR
    KARAB3AR
    hellz yeah!
    posted 549 days ago
  • MrsBillyIdol
    MrsBillyIdol
    gahhh gotta love billy idol... he's recording a new cd (YaY).. most likely gonna be on tour again soon :)

    rock out. peace out.
    posted 670 days ago
  • eh4ever2000
    eh4ever2000
    I love this guy! Billy Rocks!
    posted 697 days ago
Post A Comment | View All