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,"
1 | Hot In The City | 11 Of The Best |
2 | To Be A Lover | Billy Idol: Greatest Hits |
3 | Rebel Yell (Live) | Billy Idol: Greatest Hits |
4 | Catch My Fall | 11 Of The Best |
5 | Mony Mony | 11 Of The Best |
6 | Yellin' At The Christmas Tree | Kevin And Bean's Christmastime In The 909 |
7 | To Be A Lover | 11 Of The Best |
8 | Catch My Fall | Billy Idol: Greatest Hits |
9 | White Wedding (Part 1) | The Very Best Of Billy Idol-Idolize Yourself |
10 | White Wedding | 11 Of The Best |
11 | Rebell Yell | Rebel Yell |
12 | The Loveless | Charmed Life |
13 | Cradle Of Love | Charmed Life |
14 | Pumping On Steel | Charmed Life |
15 | L. A. Woman | Charmed Life |
16 | Yellin' At The Xmas Tree | Devil's Playground |
17 | Flesh For Fantasy | Billy Idol: Greatest Hits |
18 | Dancing With Myself | 11 Of The Best |
19 | Dancing With Myself | The Very Best Of Billy Idol-Idolize Yourself |
20 | Rebel Yell | 11 Of The Best |