Billy Idol
Hard rock, Musical Artist
1955 –
Who is Billy Idol?
William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. Unlike other British punk rock artists, Idol claimed he was inspired by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Idol then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens.
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- Born
- Nov 30, 1955
Stanmore - Also known as
- William Broad
- William Michael Albert Broad
- Generation X
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Perri Lister
(1980 - 1989) - Linda Mathis
(1989 - )
- Perri Lister
- Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Tideway School
- Ravensbourne School
- University of Sussex
- Lived in
- Stanmore
- Patchogue
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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