In the 1980s he was the wild poster boy of mainstream punk. With straw-blond spikes and a curled top lip, Billy Idol was one of the best-known faces of the MTV era and delivered global hits such as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. A poignant moment in Billy Idol Should Be Dead, a new documentary about ...

Billy Idol reflects on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 American Music Awards and on turning 70 this past November ...

Billy Idol was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday night. The “White Wedding” singer and bona fide ‘80s rock icon, who was ...

Most singers would consider it a successful year to top the charts or win an award. But for Billy Idol, he is enjoying a historic 2026. Just last year, he released his first album in nearly three ...

Billy Idol was one of the most high-profile pop stars of the 1980s thanks to his embrace of music videos just in time for the birth of MTV. He was famous for something else, too - rock 'n' roll excess ...

Legendary guitarist breaks down his career, from playing with Joni Mitchell and Michael Jackson to his Hello Kitty guitar and ...

Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Iron Maiden are among the artists who have been newly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. They are joined by Oasis, Sade, Joy Division / New Order, ...