Billy Idol Interview

Arsenio Hall (1990) interviews Billy Idol during the Charmed Life era.

[@bandingo652]

In my opinion Billy is a touch underrated. His personality , Charisma & confidence. Truly unique.

[@classicgentleman6816]

I agree but the drugs man, I personally think it really messed idol up.

[@djmattplay]

Billy is a badass... 100% rock star but still humble... what he said about being yourself in your art is words to live by

[@nepntzerZer]

Yeah but the other guy actually has the word arse in his name. It's the first 4 letters. What do you think about that ? Come on tell me. Say something. Naw whatever man.

[@ne14lov22002]

Bahahahaha, your just blind is all...He sold out for worthless mon3y & fake fame... But what would you know ? Ohh thats's right... NOTHING

[@errata101]

​@@nepntzerZerhaha!

[@abaraonyenonye6651]

True. Very humble

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

@@nepntzerZer ... WTH is that comment supposed to be about?

[@angierae7653]

I can't believe he was 35 years old in this interview.....he looks so much younger. I'm so glad I had the privilege of growing up in the 80's and 90's and having access to such awesome musical artists during those 2 decades. The music they play NOWADAYS will NEVER COMPARE to the music I got to grow up listening 😊

[@bonsummers2657]

He looks 35,… people commonly look young through their 40's.

[@deadheadsg]

His voice sounds like 55 though..

[@Wishfulthinking-vp6tz]

He looks 35 here

[@katiamenezes8796]

Até hoje com 67 anos ,nem parece , fantástico este cara ,de espírito também .

[@garrybarry4286]

wow..

[@summerseverlasting]

I watch Billy Idol interviews when I'm upset lol, he always makes me laugh and calms my spirit

[@isabel1983]

same 😭

[@KSpartan]

I can relate

[@kerryation]

yes!

[@ceceoo3]

Me too. I watch his interviews and find myself sitting there probably looking like a smiling fool and not realizing it but I don't care

[@SilentKnight43]

Never would've thought back in the 80s that Billy Idol would have the staying power - but here we are in 2023 and he's still performing, still sounding good. And still has drive and passion for it. He's become a genuine icon of our generation...and his songs are timeless.

[@flamary429]

God in Heaven..he's so beautiful. And intelligent...and genuine. Love you Billy!! Don't ever change.

[@sandrajovic9304]

Perfect comment

[@lindevaniadalvasilva4367]

Eu também o amo muito, ❤ Love .

[@tammycoker5636]

tammy

[@tammycoker5636]

tammy

[@karelltulod3079]

Billy Idol I love the music of Billy Idol

[@kaelluv]

How could such a man be so handsome?😭😭😭😫😫😫

[@titoflorez]

30 years later and his music still rocks!

[@raffynjenny]

he was so hot and still is

[@ladykd2355]

THE world's most gorgeous man. I just can't stop looking at him, lol.

[@kelleedevore41]

Fine as HELL.

[@siddcandy]

Saw Billy Idol this year for the first time. Brilliant at 63. Made me look back on his carrier. Wow. This dude has always been a gem. Intelligent, good looking, talented. He got the full package. His autobiography is so full of genuine love for music. And that tells it all to me.

[@shirala1972]

Ákos Sidd Boda I’m reading the book now, love it

[@gmantramp404]

Dunno bout that when you mention vocal talent and I,m talking nowadays.. Recently watched a Gen Sex gig from 2018 and sorry to say but vocally it was really really dire weak flat I could go on and on but..... .....

[@gogoyubari366]

His carrier?

[@Dreamskater100]

​@@gogoyubari366 career*. Probably predicted text or typing error.

[@Dreamskater100]

Probably predicted text or typing error but you may want to change that to 'career' not carrier.

[@timmyreg]

I love his attitiude. Still to this day, the same energy.

[@bewareofchild2462]

"I was lucky to have a life that was worth getting better for." Good deal!

[@sherylsimmons8111]

Billy Idol was my favorite music artist of the 80's and still my favorite. So sexy, handsome, and charming. He blessed my teenage years back then.☺

[@revolutionday1]

He's still badass.

[@elenol1310]

With the prettiest smile.

[@pattyoneill6724]

Younger days had badass baby face, typical had boy !

[@tonistacey7647]

Love those Bad Boys

[@isabel1983]

Billy is incredible to say the least. I love how he speaks his mind in every interview and is so carefree, it’s something to look up to. ❤️

[@summerseverlasting]

same! hes very down to earth and i enjoy that

[@isabel1983]

@@summerseverlasting yesss! he has so many good qualities 😍 that’s why I love him 😩

[@summerseverlasting]

@@isabel1983 omg me tooooo 😭😍😫

[@elizabethdavison9249]

Billy is my life-long love!!!!!!!!! I am 44 and i have absolutely LOVED him for 37 years! Always have, always will….. He is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxox

[@outpost31737]

I never understood why the British press turned on Billy Idol. No wonder he emigrated to the USA. I think Billy's highly intelligent and a brilliant writer. He's still rocking at 66!

[@eriklarsson3188]

The English press is nasty manure.

[@romeo_scorpio]

when i see Billy..i see Prince and Elvis ..such a bad ass !

[@erikalodewijks6812]

I dont see Prince but he surely is the punk rock version of Elvis

[@izzy_6283]

J Purple i dont see how he had anything in common with Prince. No disrespect to the dead but he was more of a shy & reserved type while Billy is completely opposite

[@trainrover]

-Billy- P O S E R

[@tubucoco]

J MJ - Yeah, that is a good comparison, he's like a cross between Prince and Elvis. Those faces he makes is similar to the faces that Prince makes, the same kind of swag!

[@tubucoco]

@@izzy_6283 Prince was shy and reserved away from the stage, but on the stage the complete opposite! His swag and personna was complete bad boy on stage, just go and look at his concerts and videos!

[@thesupremekai]

Loving me some Billy Idol! God he just makes me smile. 😁

[@summerseverlasting]

ikr?!

[@heidithomas5455]

He certainly has lived a charmed life and he's still living it. God bless Billy idol. He's certainly well named, idol says it all.

[@user-fn5hx9bs4y]

teacher gave him this title , for being lazy. Truth.

[@DiiDee66]

I love his passion. His love of music. You can tell by the way he expresses it.

[@SuperRubydarling]

I just saw him this past Saturday March 16 , 2019 at the Ace theather in Los Angeles playing with Steve Stevens and they were Awesome , Billy sounded incredible share some good stories , Magical night ...BILLY IDOL FOREVER❤❤❤❤❤

[@rek55544]

Oh behold 😍. What a beautiful sight this man is, I can't get my eyes off him. I'm literally absorbing him, & listening n watching every word his mouth is forming... Oh sigh 💕💕💘

[@LittleLulubee]

Daaaaaamn, he is SMOKIN 😍😍😍

[@ogrebattle22763]

He's still around... doing his thing & you've got to give him credit the guy wasn't just a one hit wonder & gone he really did do some memorable songs that are still great to listen to after all these years... I used to listen to him & his first band Generation X...

[@jaytash1021]

Interviewers were always intimidated by his strong personality

[@fionam3735]

What a gorgeous man, no wonder he got the women

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

No wonder why that host let him kiss him!

[@pisceslove9]

Yes, yes, yes!😊💕

[@mychemicalgerardd]

I'm his woman

[@deelee4933]

He looks like one of the Golden Girls here. His '84 interview with Lettermen though😍😍😍😍

[@robinm744]

@@mychemicalgerarddcool

[@ritakanyo]

He had a guardian angel 😇 he still rocks 😍 💪🎸🎶 and he's a humble guy ❤stay safe😷!

[@lilamydogscruffy8842]

A beautiful looking Man. Very articulate, talented and one of a kind.

[@questtheinfinite1984]

Coolest white dude on planet earth..his music is a big reason i started playing guitar

[@arturgajewskiphotog]

I keep seeing Vanilla Ice in him 😂😂

[@paulhay7791]

Steve Stevens and Billy were/are great together.

[@terrell6439]

@@arturgajewskiphotog ,

[@jaredhamilton6913]

@quest same here...Billy started it all for me. Then Oz..Sab...a little Metallica...Pantera and BLACK LABEL.

[@HyperHorse]

@@arturgajewskiphotog No.

[@monickalynn4365]

Talented,gorgeous!Still both today,rock on Billy

[@Mintcar923]

Billy is a trip! I didn't quite remember he had such a deep raspy voice..

[@fueledbychlorine]

Michael Guerra he did past the 80’s era he sounds like Keith Richards now lol 😂

[@jamesmason8436]

He didn't when he was younger. Years of drugs and smoking by the sounds of it. Singing would put a strain on it as well I suppose.

[@st.nimbos]

He didn't. It was the crack during the 80s

[@experienceanimation217]

I'm not a massive fan of his music, but his interviews are world class. Proper cool dude

[@wendileona]

...in other words, Billy IS Billy, he is WHO he is, and not not some fabricated...iPod ready...rock star. He's very actually a very positive, real down to earth, but also a bad ass!

[@ladypalomino3151]

I love Billy Idol, he is one cool rocker. The older he gets, the better he looks, he ages well. I have his CD's and i still listen to them. His music never gets old either. When i have his music blaring in my car. Rebel Yell..it seems to release all the stress in me.

[@annemariemccullough681]

Gorgeous looking man!!!

[@Non-Serviam300]

I love his energy and zest for life. I wanna see more of that in the world!

[@yeahwtv]

OMG..he is just so freaking hoooot!!!!

[@heesanoice7637]

His latest work is every bit as great as anything he’s ever done. Still a great performer.

[@Connie1Fan]

The coolest man on earth! Mega charismatic ❤

[@user-pt9ty9yz5c]

Боже, что за улыбка!!! За такую улыбку можно все отдать!!! Шикарный певец!!! Обожаю!!! 💋💋💋💋💋💋👍👍👍👍👍👍💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@charmaekemler3009]

i will always be a billy idol fan for life finally saw him in 2004 and he was so good

[@midnightmilkman1]

He is a Treasure to the World..Long live Billy Idol 💙

[@ValenciaFan1]

From "You have to look at what you do, and love it....." and forward he showed the spirit of a true life-lover.

[@kimatalasiawomenfighter1975]

My heart 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗is pounding out of my chest being hypnotized by this attractive, smokin hot gentleman, "Billy Idol".

[@irisrose4732]

Wow! This was like a flash back for me. I remember watching this very interview with my family back in '90. I was only 15 years old, and my, how quickly time flies and things change in life. I'm a fan of Billy's forever!

[@d.b.2997]

Love Billy!!! Just saw him in concert, and it was phenomenal. He's still got it even in 2023. He is so hot!!!!

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

Such a cool humble guy.

[@alexandraa1831]

Beautiful soul great interview

[@thePorecla]

"... say back in England..." BLOODY BRIT!!! You gooootttaaaa love Billy!!!

[@christianew.2367]

True fans - and You look really happy and relaxed after months in hospital🌼

[@ginaferracini9375]

Love him he has the looks and the brains ..rock on Billy ❤ 2023.

[@DelicatelyDestroyed]

what a beautiful man!

[@courtney4127]

Lord that lip curl!!!! 😍😍😍

[@cristalle1]

Damn that's hot!!! I remember this interview. Can't wait to see him in Canada this fall!!

[@spaceo8568]

That outfit. Iconic.

[@michaelkennedy8135]

He has a rare attitude you love

[@booger1966]

He always makes me smile ❤

[@Marceamor]

I love his hair!! he's just great!

[@mercurystarr]

AWESOME! I'M SEEING HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SATURDAY! I REMEMBER SINGING HIS SONGS AS A KID AROUND THE HOUSE!😍

[@francospecchia9283]

I HAVE LISTENED TO BILLY IDOL FOR A 40 YEAR , STILL HE SENDS ME EMOTIONS AND GOOD MUSIC, MANY OTHER ARTISTS HAVE BEEN LOST DURING THEIR TIME, BUT BILLY IS ALWAYS TALENTIOUS HE HAS REMAINED FAITHFUL TO HIS MUSICAL KIND ... GREETINGS ✋🤑✋ FROM ITALY 🇮🇹,

[@huskvarsm]

Thats what rock and roll is all about keep it real billy.

[@Saddsynumber1]

Billy Idol is awesome! He's a person that will never say never :-)

[@abelcain44]

watched an interview from 1985 and he didn't yet have that smexy hoarsekinda voice when he speaks but he has it in this one and damnit! do i love that voice :3

[@madridista89]

Yes his voice during the 80s was more smooth without the rasp. End 80s and early 90s it got all sexy raspy. Sadly after 2000 it went to hell and got all croaky.

[@babss44]

Charmed life - love you BILLY ❤❤❤ you make me HAPPY!!!

[@dizzotizzo69]

I was crushed between 2 cars with both legs having a compound level IV injury. I was scheduled for amputation and a trauma Dr. came in and saved my legs by giving me a muscle graft from my back, vein graft, arterial graft, skin grafts and bone grafts from my pelvis. My lung collapsed and I had to have my achilles tendon cut in half to lengthen it. The driver took off and she was caught a month later from reward posters. It took me over 2 years to be able to walk again.

[@kebokev7519]

Very unique looking man....very good looking......and Arsenio asked some great questions

[@mjsmith1965]

I miss the Arsenio Hall show! I missed this episode though. Love Billy Idol's stuff!

[@charlenewilliams879]

His so cool and honest just himself no faking it❤❤❤❤

[@VictorJhonson]

hes so cheeky

[@karencorbin533]

2:20 To have a life that is worth getting better for. Remember that everyone, when your down in the dumps. Ride the wave the best you can and put on some Billy Idol music, it cheers me up every time without fail!

[@belladonna1999]

This is one of the best Idol videos on youtube.

[@summerseverlasting]

oh my gosh he's so cuteee

[@thaisaven]

He looked fantastic here 🥰

[@Choumichel]

Arsenio is humble during the interview which brings out the best of Idol

[@petyachervenkova7600]

Amazing Billy ,beautiful bad boy!

[@karenteasdale7341]

Just fantastic

[@peggyghirardello275]

Billy is gorgeous handsome cute sexy

[@cosmickat5816]

Billy your an angel ❤️🙏

[@marymiller6188]

I think I've been glamoured 😍

[@nikan6872]

Mary Miller girl! You said it!

[@pamela253]

Me too.

[@henkpoog1264]

I come from the Netherlands, and I never seen those interviews with Billy Idol, he is a very intelligent and well speaking guy !! Love these older video's! Thanks ! Greetings Lillian 🌹👍🏻

[@Sprinklespritz]

Sexy.. he invented swagg

[@TotalMishap]

Elvis did. But Billy's got it too.

[@spiritanimal8836]

@@TotalMishap Little Richard

[@HikariYamino]

He is a walking sex god. I can't take it

[@Pamela-ss1vz]

nia do not!! Get carry Away, Billy idol is not God , he is A Regular Person.

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

@@Pamela-ss1vz He has unearned power over others. He's worshipped. That falls into the category of a god. He IS one of many gods walking the earth...

[@nopretribrapture2318]

@Mark Richardson NEVER, i use to fancy him like crazy many years ago but not now,it was just a teenage crush

[@slyny6052]

Jedidah Fire u call walking death a “god”... u stupid af

[@danielamarillas4488]

There is no god. Billy idol is GOD

[@ggg645]

He seems bad guy but he have a nice kind face and when he smile it makes me smile too ^___^

[@Pamela-ss1vz]

Billy idol is A Bad Boy.the way he lived his Life back in the day and now.there are women that Like Bad Boys.I Have a Jealous streak .

[@enolam99]

❤ Billy Idol... The best front man for a band EVER ! ! ! Saw him Aug 25/ 2924 St John's Newfoundland Best concert EVER. Billy is 68 now. Incredible voice, band, and energy.

[@NiseyGerl]

Gawd I love his hair!!!!!

[@RetroJenny]

Billy is so cool.

[@LittleTut]

Dang, 80's icon. Nothing like the 80's music, from Billy Idol, Boy George, Michael Jackson, groups like the Commodores (Lionel Richie), The Eagles, Phil Collins and old R&B singers who parlayed into 80's music; Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, etc. The electronic keyboards, I mean just the sound. And when they sang, you understood every single word.

[@Kiscsillag71]

Hi Billy! Happy birthday to You, from Hungary!

[@robinpees7472]

Billy idol is so cute an funny what a down to earth guy stayed true to sejf

[@tiffanystarbeck2279]

The is the most beautiful man in the world !

[@AGDJ79]

Billy is a fucking legend!

[@sandrajovic9304]

Charmed life! I remember this interview from watching Arsenio all through grade 9. Billy is good people. Beautiful. His ADHD is actually a spark💥💫💕✊

[@carrieashley1954]

oh Billy you made my mouth wAter

[@lisacooper8987]

He still looks the same feb 2020 interview handsome same voice 😍

[@huertaxrdjl]

Handsome devil

[@LordBicen]

Billy has always been a Rockin Pimp! Talent, Style, Humor, and Class. Loads of all but not especially in that order. I saw this live when i was in High school. Miss the Arsenio Hall show... Was one of the best late night shows ever. Better than Leno, Conan, Craig and absolutely, no disputing, better than Letterman's gap-toothed ass.

[@KramerUSA]

I saw him in Edgefield, Portland last night. He is still unbelievable.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

BILLY IDOL RULES !!!!!!!!