Billy Idol: The Rock Star's Journey Through Love And Fame

Let’s talk about Billy Idol. This guy has been making waves in the music scene since he stepped onto the London punk rock stage back in 1976. Before he became the solo artist we know and love, Billy was part of a band called Chelsea. His bandmates decided to give him that iconic makeover that would eventually make ladies swoon. And let’s be honest, Billy Idol became a heartthrob for a reason. But despite all the fame and the Hollywood spotlight, Billy has never walked down the aisle.

In 1982, Billy released his self-titled debut album, and it was a game-changer. Songs like “White Wedding” and “Dancing with Myself” became staples of MTV, riding the wave of the "Second British Invasion" that swept across the U.S. music scene. Over the next decade, Billy continued to release albums that achieved commercial success, further cementing his status as a rock icon. As his fame grew, so did the interest in his personal life, especially his reputation as a bad boy.

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Billy Idol's bleach blonde hair and signature leather look made him a global punk rock icon. During an episode of the "Rolling Stone: Music Now" podcast in October 2019, Billy opened up about how his looks contributed to his early success.

"Yeah, I could attract girls. That was the other thing. Most of the punk rock groups played to — it was all men, virtually, all men, except maybe there were five girls or 10," he explained. "We played to half girls and half guys. There you go. There’s one side of it, yeah, you get a little bit slagged off, 'Yeah, he’s only getting where’s he’s getting because he’s good-looking or something,' I don’t know."

Not all of Billy's relationships throughout his career were with famous women. With the success of his eight studio albums, touring the world became the norm. In a 2014 interview with CBS, Billy talked about his female admirers and the groupies he met on tour.

"It’s impossible," he admitted about staying faithful. "I mean, especially on a 10-month tour, on a bus, going from nowhere, from place to place to Denny’s, Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, truck stop, and you wanted something to break up the monotony. And the only way to do it was a piece of human flesh."

Now settled down as a devoted father and grandfather, Billy has been with one woman for the past few years. Let's dive into his relationship history and learn more about the women who've played a role in his life.

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Perri Lister

In 1980, the "Sweet Sixteen" singer started dating dancer Perri Lister. Perri was part of the dance group Hot Gossip in the 1970s and one of the original Blitz Kids, a group that helped launch the New Romantic movement in London's nightlife scene.

Billy and Perri welcomed a baby boy, Willem Wolf Broad, in 1988. However, rumors were swirling at the time that Billy had been unfaithful to Perri. In 1988, he began seeing Linda Mathis, and they welcomed their daughter, Bonnie Blue Broad, in 1989. In a November 2016 interview with Louder, Billy admitted it was hard to resist temptation on the road and remain faithful to Perri.

"Well, we were out on the road for a long time. The Rebel Yell tour was 10 months. You’re out in the middle of nowhere, and in those days there were no computers or cable television, particularly, so one had to entertain oneself," he said. "And, of course, one usually used whatever there was in the audience for that. I loved Perri but I couldn’t help but have dalliances. Now I’m a lot different. I have a girlfriend who I’m very much involved with and I don’t want to be with anybody else but her."