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Middlesex, England (1976 – present)
Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955 in Middlesex, England) is an English musician. Idol lived in worthing before attending Sussex University for only a year before joining the bromley contingent of keen Sex Pistols fans. During this period, Idol decided to become a musician and formed a band called Generation X in 1976.
Generation X signed to Chrysalis Records and released three successful albums before breaking up. Idol moved to new york City and began working as a solo artist and working with Steve Stevens, soon becoming MTV staples with “
White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself,” the latter of which had originally been recorded with Generation X. Idol’s second LP, Rebel Yell (1984) was a blockbuster success, and established Idol’s superstar status in the usa with singles like “Eyes Without a Face,” “Flesh for Fantasy,” and the title cut.
Idol did not release a new album until 1986; Whiplash Smile sold very well and proved to be a smash, including the hits “To Be A Lover,” “Don’t Need A Gun,” and the Country-flavored “Sweet Sixteen.” Stevens soon left for a solo career and Idol continued. A live cover of Tommy James’ “Mony Mony” (the studio version of which was an Idol staple from early on) did well on MTV.
Generation X signed to Chrysalis Records and released three successful albums before breaking up. Idol moved to new york City and began working as a solo artist and working with Steve Stevens, soon becoming MTV staples with “
White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself,” the latter of which had originally been recorded with Generation X. Idol’s second LP, Rebel Yell (1984) was a blockbuster success, and established Idol’s superstar status in the usa with singles like “Eyes Without a Face,” “Flesh for Fantasy,” and the title cut.Idol did not release a new album until 1986; Whiplash Smile sold very well and proved to be a smash, including the hits “
To Be A Lover,” “Don’t Need A Gun,” and the Country-flavored “Sweet Sixteen.” Stevens soon left for a solo career and Idol continued. A live cover of Tommy James’ “Mony Mony” (the studio version of which was an Idol staple from early on) did well on MTV.
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slezye wrote:
make me scream, all night all night. my fav song of all time
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NihiliFacere wrote:
<3
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frater_vio wrote:
\m/
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Inaginary wrote:
Dancing With Myself *DANCE*
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4Stas wrote:
RRRRRRRRoCK \m/
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Faktorialis wrote:
white wedddin' !!!!!!
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teta_micika wrote:
i love this man!
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innapalooza wrote:
<3
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Banba777 wrote:
what a rebell !!!!!!!! awesome !!!!
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Fruitpepper wrote:
Such a Rebell Yell <3
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Chalchihut wrote:
Saw him having a concert in Turkey in my dream.. If only this could be true.. :'(
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ThaEzzy wrote:
Its a shame I havent heard more of this as of lately, It's really great music and probably some of the first I was introduced to. Before I even really heard music (age 5? god knows), but I know this was what my dad heard the first good many years of me growing up so I'll thank this guy for giving me some good-ass rock roots. I guess INXS and Thin Lizzy deserver a mention as well. Funny how musics changed so much.
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martinisettlin wrote:
White Wedding ♥
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Chalchihut wrote:
The very first poster I put on my wall was his. ^-^
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fmaratz wrote:
Check out his "VH-1 Storytellers" CD and DVD. It's awesome! Billy is on top form, the show is packed with fun, dynamics, an awesome setlist and an intimate, enthusiastic setting! Have a taste here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VupSxZezdqA
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konfabulacja wrote:
billy idol był zajebiście dobrą dupą.
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xxbrooke16xx wrote:
John Wayne is incredible. I don't think he's made a bad song really. More people should listen :)
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Untouchable1406 wrote:
I didn't know that Sweet Sixteen is his song, Billy Idol is so amazing and btw why isn't John Wayne amongst top tracks :(, that song is so great, well i guess nobody(I mean alot of people) ever heard for album Idolize Yourself-.-'
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MorticiaVouk wrote:
Oh baby, pretty baby, I'm wild for you alright. rrragh
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douce_soleil wrote:
Such a human waste your eyes without a face!
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