Billy Idol

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  1. Billy Idol: The Punk Rock Icon who "Should Be Dead"

    MAR 13

    Billy Idol: The Punk Rock Icon who "Should Be Dead"

    From suburban England to the front lines of the punk revolution and the stadium stages of MTV era rock, Billy Idol has spent a lifetime reinventing what rebellion looks like. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with the singer to trace an extraordinary life that began in a childhood split between England and the United States, moving between places and possibilities before music gave him a sense of direction. Idol reflects on growing up in a close knit family, the influence of his parents, and the early restlessness that would eventually pull him towards London at the moment punk was beginning to erupt. They discuss the raw energy of the mid seventies scene and the formation of Generation X, when a group of young musicians with little formal training suddenly found themselves at the centre of a cultural explosion. Idol recalls the excitement of those early days, when punk felt less like a genre and more like a declaration that a new generation had something to say. From there the conversation moves to New York, reinvention and the birth of the unmistakable Billy Idol persona that would come to dominate the early years of MTV. He reflects on fame, excess and survival, the uneasy balance between punk credibility and global success, and how rock and roll changed as the movement he came from entered the mainstream. Frank, reflective and full of energy, this is a conversation about rebellion, reinvention and the enduring power of rock and roll. Billy Idol Should Be Dead documentary, coming to Sky Arts on 26th March EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

    58 min
  2. Cradle Of Love with Billy Idol

    04/11/2025

    Cradle Of Love with Billy Idol

    As the gang waits for legendary rockstar Billy Idol to grace the studio, they brainstorm questions to ask him and try to create a cool nickname for Bobby. When Billy enters, Bob peppers him with many compliments. Jay shows off his interviewing skills with questions about the "Cradle Of Love" girl in the video. Billy once lived in New York City for a while and tells of his early punk days. He was in the The Doors movie with Val Kilmer who passed away days ago. Bob says that Billy basically stole the "Wedding Singer" movie with his surprise appearance in the end. Billy Idol is on tour at the end of April and has a new album "Dream Into It" which the guys are really digging so far. *JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TAPING OF THE BONFIRE LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON TUESDAY APRIL 8TH! IF YOU’LL BE IN THE NASHVILLE AREA ON APRIL 8TH, VISIT SIRIUSXM.COM/THEBONFIRENASHVILLE BEFORE 5 PM EASTERN ON APRIL 4TH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND AT LEAST 18 TO WIN.   *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min
  3. Billy Idol

    05/24/2025 ·  BONUS

    Billy Idol

    Nile Rodgers and Billy Idol have been close friends since the early 1980s, when Billy moved to New York City. In a decade defined by excess, the two managed to survive the city’s wild party scene and each created some of the era’s most iconic tracks. In this fascinating and often hilarious conversation, the disco pioneer and the English punk reflect on their unlikely friendship and explain why Billy’s upcoming documentary is titled Billy Idol Should Be Dead. We hear how Billy fused danceable beats with punk attitude to become an MTV mainstay, and uncover the stories behind global hits like 'White Wedding', 'Rebel Yell', and 'Eyes Without a Face'. All episodes of Deep Hidden Meaning are available to Apple Music subscribers on Apple Podcasts.

    7 min
  4. Mark's Dancing With Himself

    11/30/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mark's Dancing With Himself

    Mark chats with rock icon Billy Idol.

    1h 58m
  5. Billy Idol on the song that changed his life

    11/04/2022

    Billy Idol on the song that changed his life

    The Song That Changed My Life is a segment that gives us the chance to talk with some of our favorite artists about the music that made them who they are today. Billy Idol throws us back to 1954, to one of the first songs Elvis Presley ever recorded: That's All Right. He first heard the song at an Elvis convention with his sister in the '70s. At the time he was playing in punk rock bands and a lot of punk rockers disliked Elvis. Idol defends Elvis, and explains how the song changed how he approached his craft when he was first starting out. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    17 min
  6. Billy Idol on the Birth of Punk Rock and His Life in Music

    10/22/2019

    Billy Idol on the Birth of Punk Rock and His Life in Music

    From hanging with the Sex Pistols at their first gigs to his own roller-coaster career, Billy Idol tells all to host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  7. #45 - Billy Idol

    10/01/2021

    #45 - Billy Idol

    Here comes 20 minutes of gold from the one and only Billy Idol. Billy Idol’s new single Bitter Taste is out now. It’s the lead single from his first record in seven years; The Roadside EP, also out now.  Tickets for Billy’s, 2022 The Roadside Tour are on sale now. Tickets are available at billyidol.net Thanks again to our sponsor: Athletic Greens: ONE tasty scoop of Athletic Greens contains 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more, that all work together to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet, increase energy and focus, aid with digestion and supports a healthy immune system, all without the need to take multiple products.    Simply visit athleticgreens.com/howtowow and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.    Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts). This really helps our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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