He was once a Rockstar icon known for leading London's punk rock scene with his youthful anthems.
His rebellious nature and lyrics, coupled with his signature sneer, led to him charting on the Billboard Top Ten multiple times throughout his career.
The rocker was at the epicenter of the 1980s MTV-driven Second British Invasion and personified the pop-punk genre.
But the 80s heartthrob was also infamously known for his addiction battle with heroin, pot, opium, and alcohol habit and a sex obsession.
Over the past few decades, these harmful habits took a complete 180, and he embraced a healthier lifestyle to match his energetic stage presence – even making a recent trip to the dentist.
Can you guess who he is?

He was once a Rockstar icon known for leading London's punk rock scene with his youthful anthems


This 80s heartthrob was also infamously known for his addiction battle with heroin, pot, opium, an alcohol habit and a sex obsession

Over the past few decades, these harmful habits took a complete 180, and he embraced a healthier lifestyle to match his energetic stage presence – even making a recent trip to the dentist
It's Billy Idol!
Now 69 years old, the mostly reclusive Rockstar emerged from his home to head over to a dental center in Los Angeles on January 21.
Idol, born William Michael Albert Broad, appeared to need more than a teeth cleaning. He grimaced multiple times on his way to the high-end orthodontist, Designer Smile, in North Hollywood.
On this trip, the punk singer's blonde hair kept with his usual brand of being gelled straight up in spikes.
He kept it comfy with an all-black set of sweatpants and two zip-up hoodies.
In Idol's left hand, he clutched his black hand-held bag and for accessories wore silver hoop earrings with a pair of black slippers.

On his trip to the dentist, Idol kept it comfy with an all-black set of sweatpants and two zip-up hoodies. In Idol's left hand, he clutched his black hand-held bag and for accessories wore silver hoop earrings with a pair of black slippers

Idol's Rebel Yell album, released in 1983, put Idol on the map. His arguably biggest song, Eyes Without a Face, peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100

The name Billy Idol was inspired by his school days, when a chemistry teacher wrote on his report card, 'idle'
These days, the legendary Rebel Yell singer is living a more low-key lifestyle but still is rocking alongside Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for their upcoming It's a Nice Day to... Tour Again trek, which starts April 30 in Phoenix, Arizona.
He lives in Los Angeles with his longtime girlfriend China Chow, the daughter of Michael, the co-founder of the Mr Chow restaurant chain.
Idol has never married but shares a son, Willem, 35, with Hot Gossip member Perri Lister, a daughter, Bonnie Blue, 34, from his relationship with Linda Mathis and another son with Lister whose existence was revealed as Brant Lee Northridge-Broad in 2023.
Brant's existence shocked fans when the punk rocker shared a series of family photos on his Instagram in September 2023.
In the caption, Idol revealed he had been visited by hitherto unknown son Brant and his grandchildren Mckenzie and Mason.
But the reveal of a secret son should come as no surprise as Idol's life as a rocker was marred with addiction to heroin, pot, opium, an alcohol habit and a sex obsession.

Idol is living a more low-key lifestyle but still plans to rock alongside Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for their upcoming It's a Nice Day to... Tour Again trek, which starts April 30 in Phoenix, Arizona

Idol revealed he had been visited by hitherto unknown son Brant Northridge-Broad who he shares with Hot Gossip member Perri Lister - he has another son with Lister named Willem

Billy posted on Instagram photos of his once unknown grandchildren and was seen going through a book with grandchildren Mckenzie and Mason

Through his daughter Bonnie Blue the rocker is also a grandparent to Poppy and MaryJane Rebel
It wasn't until 1994 when he collapsed outside an LA club due to an overdose that Idol decided to turn his life around for his children's sake.
And reportedly, he stopped using hard drugs in 2003. But did amend that he continued to smoke cannabis regularly.
He told DailyMailTV in 2019 that he put his life on the line many times due to his rock and roll excess days, but now admits 'he enjoys it more' and no longer swigs vodka bottles during sets.
'For a singer, you need a ton of breath. You have to be fit to be a singer. You can't just be up there,' he told our outlet.
'You'd have a heart attack and die on stage, which would be interesting, but I much prefer to get through the gig and do another one.'
Idol was born in Middlesex, England, before moving to the States in Patchogue, New York when he was two years old. The family moved back to England during his adolescence.

Idol lives in Los Angeles with his longtime girlfriend China Chow, the daughter of Michael who's the co-founder of the Mr Chow restaurant chain


Billy Idol enjoyed a sweet smooch with longtime girlfriend China Chow as he was finally honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Idol and China shared a tender moment with one of their grandchildren
The name Billy Idol was inspired by his school days, when a chemistry teacher wrote on his report card, 'idle'. But the superstar was born in London's up-and-coming 1970s punk scene.
He got the opportunity to become the frontman for the band Chelsea after the bass guitarist quit.
But he made it big as a solo rocker in the 1980s when he moved to the Big Apple and worked with former Kiss manager, Bill Aucoin, and jumped on the MTV Second British Invasion bandwagon.
His Rebel Yell album, released in 1983, put Idol on the map. His arguably biggest song, Eyes Without a Face, peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Although his time of hitting highs on the charts has slowed down, Idol's cultural relevancy lingers.
Most recently, Idol ceremoniously lit the Empire State Building red and blue, in honor of the 40th anniversary of his second solo studio album Rebel Yell, while in Midtown Manhattan on April 30, 2024.
To commemorate the anniversary, he reissued the two-disc 'expanded edition' of the record, which featured 13 bonus tracks - including the never-before-released track Best Way Out of Here and a cover of Rose Royce's 1978 song Love Don't Live Here Anymore.
In January 2023, Idol was honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame and was surrounded by his girlfriend, children and grandchildren.