William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who holds dual British and American citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as a member of 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".
Billy Idol
Active - 1968 - 2023 |
Birth - Nov 30, 1955 |
Genres - Music, Documentary, History, Biography, Comedy
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Subgenres - Biographical Film, Buddy Film, Concert Film, Musical, Rock Music
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