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Billy Idol Nearly Loses Leg And Life #rock #facts #rockstar #80srock #shorts #short
Reflecting on that period in his life, Billy Idol shared, "I had to really think about my future, where I was going. It was a bit of a watershed time for me. I had to change my life, and I had to think about things. I mean, I was kind of destroying myself, really. And I had young children as well at that time. I was thinking, ‘What am I saying to them by continuing to be a drug addict and nearly having an accident that seriously hurt me and possibly could have killed me?’ … I needed to get a hold of myself. I was going to kill myself, or I was going to go crazy, or be locked up forever. The motorcycle accident was a good sign of ‘You’ve got to stop.’”
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At the time of the accident, Billy Idol was under the influence of alcohol and "some kind of Quaalude or something
The accident had been a particularly nightmarish and painful chapter in his life. At the time, uncertainty loomed as he grappled with the potential loss of his leg or even his life.
Bitter Taste," Billy Idol's song inspired by his motorcycle accident, is the first musical composition where he explicitly addresses this life-altering event.
In the end, "Bitter Taste" became a reflection of both his personal journey and the broader challenges that people were facing during the pandemic, serving as a source of identification and empathy for his audience.
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