Billy Idol discussed the transition from substance abuse during his wild rock star days to being 'California sober.' His lifestyle change came after a 1990 motorcycle accident.
Billy Idol is looking back on his sobriety journey. During an interview with People, Idol shared that, at 68, he's now 'California sober' and no longer considers himself to 'be a drug addict anymore.' The musician told the outlet this decision came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle accident in 1990. 'I really started to think I should try and go forward and not be a drug addict anymore and stuff like that,' Idol said of the accident.
The 'White Wedding' crooner said he's been able to stay committed to his lifestyle change due to the people he surrounds himself with. 'A lot of my friends from the old days are sober. Steve Stevens is sober, and Billy Morrison in my band is sober. There are people around me who are sober. That helps a lot,' Idol told the outlet.
'm, I suppose, 'California sober.' I just tell myself I can do what I want, but then I don't do it. If I tell myself I can't do anything, I want to do it. So, I tell myself, 'You can do anything you like.' But I don't actually do it.' Idol acknowledged not everyone has the ability to be 'California sober,' so he considers himself 'really lucky.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Billy Idol Decided ‘Not to be a Drug Addict Anymore’ and Became California Sober Billy Idol opened up in a recent interview about his sobriety and becoming California sober decades after the height of his drug addiction.
Read more »
Billy Idol Reveals He's 'California Sober': 'I'm Not the Drug Addict That I Was'The rocker is opening up about his decision to kick his drug habit after a life-changing accident.
Read more »
Billy Idol shares videos of granddaughter Poppy RebelRachel Paula Abrahamson is a lifestyle reporter who writes for the parenting, health and shop verticals. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and elsewhere. Rachel lives in the Boston area with her husband and their two daughters. Follow her on Instagram.
Read more »
Billy Idol discusses the 40th anniversary of his classic album 'Rebel Yell'Rebel Yell was a merger of hard rock, New Wave and pop.
Read more »
Rock Legends Billy Idol, Gwen Stefani, and Travis Barker Star in Workday AdsRock legends Billy Idol, Gwen Stefani, and Travis Barker team up in Workday ads to promote the use of AI-powered platforms in career development and creating an agile workforce.
Read more »
‘Accidental Idol' Kayko Denies His Role on ‘American Idol’ Was FakeSam 'Kayko' Kelly-Cohen reflected on his accidental success on 'American Idol' after being discovered during friend Abby Blake’s audition
Read more »