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Billy Idol

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William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is a British-American singer, songwriter, and musician. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the United States. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".

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2018

Vital Idol: Revitalized

2016

BFI Live!

2014

Kings & Queens of the Underground

2013

Icon

2012

So80s (SoEighties) Presents Billy Idol

2011

Billy Idol / Rebel Yell

2009

In Super Overdrive Live

2009

Deep Cuts

2009

10 Great Songs

2009

10 Great Songs

2008

The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself

2006

Happy Holidays: A Very Special Christmas Album

2005

Devil’s Playground

2002

VH1 Storytellers

2001

Greatest Hits

1997

An Interview with Kris Needs

1993

Cyberpunk

1991

Idol Rocks

1990

Charmed Life

1990

Live In Wembley Arena

1988

Idol Songs: 11 of the Best

1986

Whiplash Smile

1985

Vital Idol

1983

Rebel Yell

1982

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