Billy Idol is officially a permanent store on Hollywood Boulevard.
The 67-year-old, a three-time Grammy nominee, shared his love with his girlfriend China Chow when he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, ahead of the 40th anniversary of his self-titled debut album in July. I went with my family.
“It’s really crazy to win an award like this or be honored like this,” Idol said at the ceremony.
“I mean, in the 47 years since I started in Generation X, in the 35 years since I’ve been here, I couldn’t have imagined anything like this.” I had no hope, nothing, if there is nothing, if there is no future, I decided to do what I love and that’s what I did.I liked it so music It wasn’t for any other reason.
“Anyway, I didn’t expect this to last long. I was thinking maybe six months, a year, two years,” Idol added. “I could never have imagined something like this. It’s unbelievable.”
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Henry Rollins, one of the speakers paying tribute to his idol, pondered why so many had gathered to celebrate the punk icon.
“Billy Idol has rock ‘n’ roll in his veins and punk rock in his DNA. I mean, he’s the real deal, and maybe that’s why we’re here today,” said the 61-year-old. Rollins said. He remains himself and that takes a lot of guts and honesty. ”
OBEY founder Shepard Fairey also delivered a tribute in his speech, along with Idol friend and fellow Walk of Famer Andy Madhadian, actor Clifton Collins Jr. and longtime collaborator Steve Stephen. Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols also all voiced their support at the event.
The idol kissed Chow, 48, after his star was announced. It was a whole family outing as her son Willem Wolfe, 34, and his daughter Bonnie Blue, 33, were also accompanied by their spouses and children.
