The 22-year-old is in the midst of five sold-out shows at the Kia Forum as part of her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. By Nicole Fell Billie Eilish and the Forum are like birds of a feather.

But his first (and biggest) hit, Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” very nearly wound up on the dustheap of musical history. Over a recent lunch at the fabulous Frankie’s 925 ...