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Billy Idol’s past few days have been a whirlwind of poignant loss, creative celebration, and ongoing rock relevance. According to Parade Magazine, Idol made headlines with an emotional Instagram tribute to his longtime friend and drummer Thommy Price, who passed away at age 68. Idol posted a heartfelt message alongside a throwback photo, expressing deep loss and acknowledging Price’s indelible mark on the music world and in Idol’s life, a moment that resonated strongly with fans and the wider rock community.
Just as the rock world was mourning, Idol was in the spotlight for happier reasons. On October 9th, he appeared at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles for “An Evening With Billy Idol & Steve Stevens,” a sold-out, intimate event that included a screening of the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead. The film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, traces decades of Idol’s career, diving into his punk roots, meteoric solo stardom, and his resilience through personal and professional challenges. Idol also participated in a lively discussion about his creative process, especially in partnership with Steve Stevens, and then thrilled the fan-filled audience with a live acoustic duo performance of classics like Dancing With Myself and White Wedding—clips of which swiftly gained traction across YouTube and pulled in thousands of views within hours according to live concert uploads and Grammy Museum coverage.
In interviews with LAist, Idol revealed he is still giddy performing the old hits, insisting the magic never fades. He reflected on working with younger artists like YUNGBLUD and Miley Cyrus, crediting these collaborations with keeping his music fresh. He also mentioned a continued focus on health, including pilates and motorcycle rides up the California coast, a reminder of how this British punk had made L.A. his home since the late 1980s.
Billy Idol’s newest album Dream Into It, praised by fans and critics alike and released via Dark Horse Records in 2025, has him on an international touring schedule—having recently headlined the Kia Forum with Joan Jett and taken his show down to South America. On social media, his posts about Thommy Price, live performances, and behind-the-scenes documentary shots have generated an outpouring of fan support, trending with the hashtag #BillyIdolShouldBeDead.
No major business deals or controversies have been reported in the past few days, but the relentless attention surrounding his Grammy Museum event, the doc screening, and his very public grieving underscore Idol’s enduring presence at the intersection of music history, rock nostalgia, and contemporary culture.
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