It seems that Billy Idol, the tough-as-nails rock star who survived decades in the music industry, has a secret that has just rocked his family to the core. The revelation came after his daughter, Bonnie, took a DNA test she received as a Christmas gift, uncovering a shocking truth — she has a half-brother, Brant, a New Yorker born from a brief fling Billy had while touring in 1985.
This unexpected discovery came in the form of a match between Bonnie’s DNA and Brant’s. As it turns out, the two were both looking for their biological father at the same time. The bombshell was revealed in Billy’s new documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, where he opens up about his career, his struggles with addiction, and this long-buried family secret.
The documentary, which offers an intimate look at Billy’s life, highlights his incredible rise to fame, his battles with addiction, and the haunting experiences he endured in the high-pressure world of rock ‘n’ roll. Billy himself admits that the hardest part of his life has been the price he paid for fame — a turbulent journey filled with drink, drugs, and death-defying close calls. In one harrowing account, he recalls nearly dying from a heroin overdose at a party in London, an event that nearly ended his career before it even began.
Billy’s life came crashing down during a notorious trip to Bangkok, where a drug-induced incident caused him to destroy three hotel rooms and rack up £56,000 in damage. After being threatened with jail, hospitalized, and nearly dying in a hotel lift, Billy knew he had to turn his life around. That was the last time he used heroin.
But it wasn’t just his personal demons that he had to contend with. The documentary delves into Billy’s complicated love life, with one key moment standing out: a secret relationship that led to the birth of his son, Brant. Perri Lister, his former partner, recalls a dramatic moment when she overheard Billy making a secret phone call to a woman who was pregnant with his child. The revelation tore them apart, but Billy eventually made amends with his children, including Bonnie and Willem, his son with Perri.
For the first time, Billy shares his reflections on his life in music, his deep gratitude for surviving it all, and the profound emotions he experienced while watching his documentary. “Watching it, I thought, ‘What a nut!’” he admits, reflecting on his wild ride to fame. “But you have to be a little crazy to make it in this business.
The documentary is Billy’s chance to explain himself, not just to his fans but also to his family, including his four grandchildren. It’s his way of sharing his story, and maybe even coming to terms with it himself.
Billy’s story is one of survival, rock ‘n’ roll fame, and unexpected revelations that will leave you in shock. Billy Idol Should Be Dead is a rare glimpse into the man behind the iconic image, as well as the secrets that have haunted him for years.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
