Billy Idol Rocks On: Electrifying Tours, Star Collabs, and Advocating for Mental Health

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Billy Idol has been in the midst of a significant run of public appearances and musical collaborations. On September 25, Idol lit up the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, headlining another stop on his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” The night was especially noteworthy as Avril Lavigne joined Billy on stage for a high-octane duet of their song “77,” with Idol also helping Lavigne celebrate her birthday backstage with a surprise cake, as reported by The Music Universe and highlighted by Audacy. The event also marked Avril’s first in-person meeting with Joan Jett, rounding out an evening buzzing with music history and star power.

Social media has been full of concertgoers sharing their experiences from recent shows. One Seattle show on September 20 was immortalized on YouTube by Klaydawg Barks, who chronicled Idol’s 77th concert of the year—proof that Billy’s energy remains as high-voltage as ever, and his fanbase is as devoted and engaged as it’s ever been. The North American tour teamed Idol with none other than Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, giving old-school punk and rock devotees plenty to cheer for.

Most notably in terms of long-term impact, Idol has been tapped for the 2025 Above Ground benefit concert, rescheduled for October 26 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. This high-profile event, originally postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires, will see Idol performing alongside a supergroup roster including Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Nine Inch Nails’ Josh Freese, Moby, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, Steve Stevens, and special guests Cypress Hill. Multiple outlets like Blabbermouth, Consequence, and Seacoast Oldies report that the performers will play full-album sets of the New York Dolls and The Cars’ self-titled debuts, with all proceeds going to MusiCares for mental health and suicide prevention. Idol’s repeated involvement in Above Ground since its inception in 2018 is cementing his legacy not just as a performer, but as an advocate for mental health—an issue that continues to resonate widely.

No verified business controversies or speculative stories have surfaced about Idol in recent days. Meanwhile, Idol’s upcoming show with guitarist Steve Stevens, scheduled for October 29 at Vibe Nightclub at Morongo, is fueling fresh buzz, with fans sharing excitement across ticketing platforms and event boards. Headlines are echoing a consistent theme: Billy Idol is still packing venues, making musical headlines, and leveraging his icon status for social good.

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