Punk Icon Billy Idol Talks New Tour, Releases New Album - AARP
Punk icon says he’s in ‘a really great place’ as he releases first new record in a decade and begins North American tour
www.aarp.orgHere are the latest updates on Billy Idol I could gather recently:
- Billy Idol announced US tour dates for the summer as part of his ongoing live run, with presales and VIP packages referenced on his official site. This suggests continued touring activity in 2026. [source: Idol official site listing 2026 U.S. dates]
- A new album and related projects have been mentioned in interviews and press coverage, including a release around 2025–2026 era, featuring collaborations with artists like Avril Lavigne and Joan Jett, and a documentary project that covers his career and health. [sources: official site news mentions Dream Into It; AARP interview coverage]
- There have been health-related notes in recent years (MRSA diagnosis in 2022 and subsequent touring adjustments), but Idol has continued to perform and release music, including EPs like The Cage and touring itineraries in Europe and North America. [sources: Wikipedia summary of 2022–present; official site release notes]
Illustration: A timeline sketch
- 2022: Health challenges; MRSA and a postponed tour
- 2022–2023: The Cage EP and North American tour
- 2024–2026: Dream Into It album and extended touring, potential collaborations
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