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Billy Idol has been everywhere this past week, both on stage and in the news. The biggest headline right now is his just-announced participation in Robby Krieger’s massive 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 30. When word hit that Idol and his legendary guitarist Steve Stevens were added to a star-studded bill — featuring Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley, and others — buzz spread fast on social media and major outlets like Screamer Magazine and Consequence of Sound. Idol’s deep connection to The Doors is well documented; remember, he covered “L.A. Woman” on his Charmed Life album and even showed up in the Doors biopic playing one of Morrison’s infamous friends. The event will see the supergroup perform the entirety of Morrison Hotel, and fans online are fighting for last-minute tickets.
Meanwhile, Idol is about to hit the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California on October 29 for a major live show with Steve Stevens, as confirmed by official ticketing sites and concert calendars. This is part of his ongoing tour that, just last month, hit the Kia Forum with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to roaring crowds. Their North American trek, cheekily titled “It’s a Nice Day To… Tour Again,” had fans raving from Phoenix to New York, and will move to South America next — a major career milestone considering Idol is now 69 and still working stadiums.
But it doesn’t stop there. On October 26, Idol joins a headline-making all-star bill at the Above Ground 4 charity benefit at Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre, sharing the stage with heavyweights like Corey Taylor, DMC, Rick Springfield, and more. The show raises money for mental health and suicide prevention, causes close to Idol’s heart, and underscores his ongoing commitment to activism.
Idol’s new album “Dream Into It” is in heavy rotation, accompanied by a deep-dive interview on LAist in which he talks legacy, lifestyle changes, and mentoring new stars like Yungblud and Miley Cyrus. There’s also fresh buzz around the documentary “Billy Idol Should Be Dead,” which premiered at Tribeca and chronicles his near-fatal 1984 overdose, his 1990 motorcycle crash, and his push for personal reinvention. Press outlets like Parade and AOL just resurfaced his candid admissions about “White Wedding” and the risk-filled edge of his persona.
Social channels have lit up with clips from rehearsals, throwback photos, and behind-the-scenes peeks at Idol prepping with Krieger’s band. No confirmed new business ventures have surfaced, but Idol’s charitable pledge — matching Red Cross wildfire relief donations from each tour ticket — is earning praise.
In short, whether it’s back-to-back high-profile concerts, candid confessions, or documentary buzz, Billy Idol remains pure rock and roll — and, with this week’s major public appearances and the upcoming Doors tribute, he’s as relevant to music history now as he was at the peak of MTV. No credible reports of controversy or speculation regarding new projects have emerged, but fans and critics alike are watching every move.
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