Billy Idol recently revealed that discovering he had an unknowingly son, Brant Broad, didn't stir the shockwaves one might expect. Instead, the rock legend responded with composure, hinting at an inkling that had always lurked in the back of his mind. The truth surfaced when his daughter Bonnie conducted a DNA test, unveiling Brant as Billy's flesh and blood. However, given the wild escapades of his youth, Billy admitted the revelation wasn't entirely unexpected.
In an interview with The i newspaper, the rock icon reflected, "Perhaps there was a fleeting moment of surprise, but upon deeper contemplation, it made a strange kind of sense. In the hedonistic whirlwind of the '70s and '80s, we indulged in passionate, fleeting encounters with countless strangers. The rock 'n' roll lifestyle often blossoms unexpected offspring."
Billy has forged a strong bond with Brant, who resides in New York and follows in the footsteps of his father and uncle by working in construction. With warmth in his voice, he added, "We're close friends, and I hold him dear. He's a stand-up guy."
In the documentary titled *Billy Idol Should Be Dead*, the singer recounted a harrowing brush with death from a heroin overdose, expressing gratitude for his miraculous survival and the subsequent triumph of his hit song *Rebel Yell*.
