Watch Billy Idol and Avril Lavigne carry out pop-punk collab ’77’ on ‘Kimmel’
Billy Idol and Avril Lavigne carried out their new collaborative single ’77’ on US TV this week. Watch beneath.
The pop-punk-influenced music seems on Idol’s first studio in over a decade, ‘Dream Into It’, which was launched final Friday (April 25).
On Monday evening (April 28), the 69-year-old singer-songwriter appeared on ABC‘s late-night discuss present Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! alongside Lavigne.
The pair, who have been each clad in black leather-based, traded verses and sang collectively on the energetic ’77’. It additionally noticed Idol’s guitarist Steve Stevens ship a solo.
Forward of the efficiency, Idol shared a video on social media by which he defined the which means behind the joint monitor.
“The music ’77’ attracts on parallels between England in 1977 and the US in the present day,” he wrote within the caption. “Having @AvrilLavigne on the music to symbolize the voices of in the present day made the music 3x higher.”
Within the clip, he added: “The music itself has touches of the previous – in addition to, I believe, nonetheless will be related in the present day. The primary verse is type of reflecting on the outsiders in society […] It made me take into consideration once I was younger, after we began in punk-rock and stuff in England.”
Lavigne stated she might “relate” to the which means, including: “Thanks a lot for having me on the music. It’s dope – I like it. After I first heard it I used to be like, ‘That is badass’. You’re a legend. I’m stoked to be on it, and the music’s superb.”
Watch beneath.
The music “77” attracts on parallels between England in 1977 and the US in the present day. Having @AvrilLavigne on the music to symbolize the voices of in the present day made the music 3x higher.
See us carry out “77” tomorrow evening on @JimmyKimmelLive Verify native listings. pic.twitter.com/lVzLVOEctk
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 27, 2025
‘Dream Into It’ – Idol’s first solo album since 2014’s ‘Kings & Queens Of The Underground’ – additionally comprises team-ups with Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
This summer time, Idol will play his solely UK headline present of 2025. The singer-songwriter will take to the stage on the OVO Wembley Enviornment on Tuesday June 24, following an look on the Ceaselessly Now Competition at The Nationwide Bowl in Milton Keynes two days prior (22). Find any remaining tickets here.
“Each time we play Wembley we’ve got an absolute blast and this summer time will likely be no exception!” Idol stated in an announcement. He’ll be joined on the gig by particular visitors and post-punk legends New Mannequin Military.
Tonight (April 30), Idol will kick off a joint North American tour with Joan Jett. You possibly can find any remaining tickets here.
Earlier this yr, Idol appeared on the longlist for the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame 2025. Nonetheless, it was introduced this week that he had not made it onto the listing of this yr’s inductees.