Billy Idol

Also known as William Michael Albert Broad, William M. A. Broad

English singer

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Billy Idol is a musician whose professional work began in 1973. He was born on November 30, 1955. He has also used the pseudonym Steve Ferrua.

His official website, titled "Billy Idol," provides information regarding his latest tour dates, news, music, and merchandise.

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William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30, 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a…

Known for

Billy Idol Should Be Dead — Self2026
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow — Self2026
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol — Self2026
Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me — Self2026
Ozzy: No Escape from Now — Self2025
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music — Self - Performer2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self2024
DEVO — Self (archive footage)2024
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC — Self2023
Billy Idol: State Line — Self2023

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Key facts

Born: William Michael Albert Broad , ( 1955-11-30 ) 30 November 1955 (age 70) , Stanmore , Middlesex , England
Genres: New wave hard rock pop rock punk rock
Occupations: Singer songwriter
Years active: 1976–present
Labels: Chrysalis EMI Sanctuary BFI Dark Horse
Member of: Generation Sex
Formerly of: Generation X Chelsea
Website: billyidol .net

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Official website

Billy Idol

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Part of: Bromley Contingent
Given name: Albert
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Stanmore
Occupation: guitarist
Languages spoken: English language
Hair colour: blond hair
Genre: hard rock
Instrument: guitar
Record label: Chrysalis Records
Mass: 75
Official website: billyidol.net
Image: Billy Idol Lucca 2023.jpg
Height: 1.75
Residence: Los Angeles
Voice type: baritone

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Commons category: Billy Idol
date of birth: 1955-11-30
nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
Commons gallery: Billy Idol
different from: Bill Cartwright
start of work period: 1973-00-00
birth name: William Michael Albert Broad
name in native language: William M. A. Broad
pseudonym: steve ferrua
location of formation: United Kingdom
social media followers: 298295
topic has template: Template:Billy Idol
lifestyle: vegetarianism
unmarried partner: Perri Lister

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Encyclopedic overview

William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English rock singer. He achieved fame in the 1970s on the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of Generation X. He later embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made him a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in America.

Idol began his music career in 1976 as a guitarist in the punk rock band Chelsea, but left the group after a few weeks and formed Generation X with his former Chelsea bandmate Tony James. With Idol as lead singer, the band achieved success in the UK and released three studio 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 Idol became a staple of the then-new television channel MTV with the music videos for his singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding".

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