Billy Idol is being candid about being "California sober" instead of traditional abstinence. The Generation X frontman, 68, revealed in an interview with People published Wednesday that after "a long time" he slowly "did achieve some sort of discipline" when it comes to substances.

English-American singer and musician Billy Idol said he is "California sober," meaning he indulges in an occasional glass of wine, after a 1990 motorcycle accident led him to reconsider his past substance abuse.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, singer Billy Idol opens up about being "California sober" and his relationship with substances nowadays.

Billy Idol has made major changes in his life since his peak fame in the '80s. The 68-year-old rock legend revealed that he's gradually become "California sober — a broad term that refers to people who choose to give up most alcohol and drug use,

Billy Idol has "got over" being a drug addict. The 68-year-old singer claimed he made a choice to "not be a drug addict anymore" after he almost lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 1990 and he feels "really lucky" that his substance abuse issues are behind him.

In a candid revelation during an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Billy Idol delved into the profound changes in his relationship with substances, offering a glimpse into his journey towards what he describes as being "California sober.

In a candid interview, iconic rocker Billy Idol opened up about the profound changes in his lifestyle, reflecting on his journey from the depths of addiction to a newfound sense of sobriety and balance.