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Billy Idol: Crack Helped Me Quit Heroin
5 Mar
Summary
- Billy Idol revealed he used crack cocaine to overcome his heroin addiction.
- The rocker almost died from a heroin overdose before Top Of The Pops.
- A 1994 overdose collapse led Idol to turn his life around for his children.
Rock icon Billy Idol, 70, shared a startling revelation about his past addiction struggles. Appearing on the Club Random with Bill Maher podcast, Idol confessed that he used crack cocaine as a means to quit heroin. He stated that the method, while unconventional, ultimately proved effective for him.
Idol's battle with addiction has been extensive, including heroin, opium, pot, and alcohol. He recounted a near-fatal heroin overdose in 1984, just days before his scheduled performance on Top Of The Pops following the success of his album Rebel Yell. This incident saw him turning blue, requiring an ice bath to revive him.
Despite efforts to achieve sobriety over the years, it was a severe overdose that led to his collapse outside an LA club in 1994. This event marked a turning point, motivating him to prioritize his children and change his lifestyle. Now, Idol expresses enjoyment in his life and career, focusing on his health to sustain his performances.
