Stanmore, Middlesex, England
Punk rock, hard rock, glam rock, dance-rock, new wave, post-punk, dance-punk
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first achieved fame in the 1970s as a member of the punk rock band Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol one of the lead artists during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the United States.
Idol began his career in late 1975 as a guitarist in the punk rock band Chelsea. However, he soon left the group and along with his bandmate Tony James formed Generation X with Idol being the lead singer. The band achieved success in the United Kingdom and released three albums on Chrysalis Records before disbanding. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist Steve Stevens. His debut studio album Billy Idol (1982) was a commercial success and with music videos for singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding" Idol soon became a staple of then newly established MTV.
Don't Stop (1981) EP
Billy Idol (1982)
Rebel Yell (1983) 1999 Rem.
Vital Idol (1985) remix,'87 Rem.
Whiplash Smile (1986)
Charmed Life (1990)
Cradle of Love (1990) Single
L.A. Woman (1990) Single
Cyberpunk (1993)
Shock to the System (1993) Single
Speed (1994) Single
Greatest Hits (2001)
VH1 Storytellers (2002) Live
Devil's Playground (2005)
Happy Holidays (2006)
The Very Best of... Idolize Yourself (2008)
Kings & Queens of the Underground (2014) Jap.Ed.
BFI Live! (2016)
