Rock isn't art, it's the way ordinary people talk. Billy Idol artordinarypeople Change image and share on social
My dad was one of the reasons I got into rock and roll, because I was learning the ropes of his business, which was selling powertools, and I was looking for a way out from under his heel. I was like, 'Where's the fun? Where's the glamour?' Billy Idol businessdadfun share on social
I love it when someone insults me. That means that I don't have to be nice anymore. Billy Idol anymoreinsultlove Change image and share on social
When I started out, everyone seemed to be adopting these names... Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious. I wasn't really Rotten or Vicious or Nasty, so I wanted something a bit more funny - yet something that seemed real rock 'n' roll... something that acknowledged my ambition. Billy Idol acknowledgeadoptambition share on social
I don't care what stage or what reason, as long as we're playing. Billy Idol carelongplay Change image and share on social
There was a time when my whole life was in chaos, really, and I didn't help myself sort it out. But one day I came to my senses, and I think I was lucky because a lot of people don't. Billy Idol chaosdaylife Change image and share on social
I don't think punk ever really dies, because punk rock attitude can never die. Billy Idol attitudediepunk Change image and share on social
I'm not talking with an American accent. I haven't gone off and become Sammy Hagar. Billy Idol accentamericanhagar Change image and share on social
It's like, what happened, I was always leading fashion, and then the grunge thing kind of came along. And because I've been so on top in the '80s you know, I, you know, what can I do? Suddenly go grunge? Billy Idol 80sfashiongrunge share on social
