Billy Idol, born William Michael Albert Broad is a famous rock musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He first got public notoriety during the late 1970s as the lead singer of Generation X. Idol made his fortune through his career as a successful musician. Here we will know about Billy Idol’s net worth in 2024.
Rise to Prominence
Born in Stanmore, Middlesex, England, Idol moved to the United States with his parents when he was just two. There they lived in New York and his younger sister was born during that time. After four years they moved back to England settling in Dorking, Surrey. Even after moving back, they moved around quite a bit in England and eventually Idol finished his high school from Worthing High School for Boys. Later he attended the University of Sussex. There, he pursued a degree in English but he left a year later without completing his degree in 1976. He became a groupie of the band Sex Pistols and followed the band wherever they played.
Idol debuted as a musician in 1976 as a guitarist for the band Chelsea. Soon he along with his bandmate Tony James left the band and formed Generation X. The band saw success with Idol as the lead singer. They recorded and released three albums from Chrysalis Records. The band soon disbanded and Idol moved to New York to pursue his solo career in 1981. He had help from the guitarist Steven Stevens. As a solo artist, his debut album Billy Idol was a huge hit in 1982. He became a staple artist with his music videos for Dancing with Myself and White Wedding.
Idol again gained wide notoriety for his second album Rebel Yell in 1983. His singles Rebel Yell and Eyes Without a Face became certified double platinum by selling 2 million copies within the US. In 1986 Idol released his third album and that same year his three singles took place in UK top 10 singles.
Idol took a hiatus from the second half of 1990s as he focused on his personal life during that time. He returned in 2005 with the release of his sixth album Devil’s Playground. He later released another album in 2014.
Idol was in a public service campaign to reduce air pollution by lessening the unnecessary idling of car engines. In 2022 he found out he was infected with MRSA and sought treatment. In January of 2023 Idol got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is currently a member of Generation Sex.
Age
Billy Idol was born on November 30, 1955. So, he is 68 years of age.
Billy Idol Net Worth in 2024
Through his career as a successful musician, Idol has amassed a huge chunk of wealth. His primary source of income is his record sales and tours. He also earns a lot of money from royalties. As of 2024, Billy Idol has a net worth of $65 million.
Billy Idol Wife
Idol had a long-term relationship with Perri Lister since 1980 who is also a singer and dancer. The couple never married but had a son together. They split in 1989. Idol also has a daughter with Linda Mathis. He also has two grandchildren.
Overcoming Struggles
Idol has been an alcoholic and drug addict throughout his life and he struggled quite a bit with his addictions. He has a history of heroin and cocaine usage. He revealed that he had overdosed on more than one occasion. In 1994 Idol overdosed on GHB and collapsed. Later had the epiphany of not using drugs while thinking about his children and stopped using. He admits that he has been clean since 2003.
Idol became a naturalized American citizen in 2018. He also became the first person in history to play a concert at the Hoover Dam.
