“Billy Idol Should Be Dead” traces the life and career of the British punk pioneer turned rock ’n’ roll icon with the signature spiky blond hair and black leather outfits.
Rock legend Billy Idol is included in the newly announced nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 alongside Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Oasis, Sade, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley (RIP) and many more. See the complete list of nominees along with the fan vote here.
In celebration of the nomination, Idol, a longtime Las Vegas resident headliner and performer, is debuting the brand new trailer for his documentary “Billy Idol Should Be Dead” – watch and share it here.
“Billy Idol Should Be Dead” debuts in theaters nationwide starting Friday, Feb. 27, following its premiere at TLC Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. See here for screenings and tickets.
“Billy Idol Should Be Dead” traces the life and career of the British punk pioneer turned rock ’n’ roll icon with the signature spiky blond hair and black leather outfits and whose hits include “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Eyes Without a Face,” “Cradle of Love” and his No. 1 hit remake of “Mony, Mony.”
Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol and his family, peers and collaborators, “Billy Idol Should Be Dead” digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker.
The lens is also on Idol’s meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad challenges Idol had to overcome to not only just survive, but also to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock ’n’ roll five decades into his career.
Idol recently shared a clip discussing his departure from his early band Generation X – watch and share the clip here. Additional information on “Billy Idol Should Be Dead” is here.
