Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad) is a British-American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to prominence as a central figure of the punk rock movement before becoming a global pop-rock icon. His stage name was famously inspired by a schoolteacher's critique, where he was described as "idle."
Idol began his musical journey in late 1976 as a guitarist for the punk band Chelsea. His tenure with the group was brief, as he soon departed to co-found Generation X with bassist Tony James. As the frontman, Idol led the band to significant success within the United Kingdom's burgeoning punk scene. Generation X released three studio albums through Chrysalis Records, blending high-energy punk with a melodic sensibility that set the stage for Idol’s future solo endeavors.
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
Similar artists
Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
Participation
Chelseaguitar, original
Generation Xlead vocals, originalFans
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On the radio
Stations that played Billy Idol in the last 30 days
- Cradle of Love
Radio Utopia Firenze
Italy · Rock
- 38×
Classic Rock Danmark
Denmark · Rock - 38×
GOAT Radio
Switzerland · Rock - 36×
- 0 N - New Wave on Radio
Germany · Pop - 35×
Wonder 80's
Portugal · Rock - 34×
BR - The Classic Rock
Brazil · Metal - 34×
Rock Radio Best Ballads SLO
Slovenia · Hard Rock - 34×
Rock Radio
Slovenia · Alternative Rock - 34×
Radio 1 Rock (AAC 128)
Bulgaria · Metal - 33×
Oxygen The 80s Hits
Hungary · Rock - 33×
103.9 rock
Hungary · Rock - 32×
181.FM - Rock 40 (Rock & Roll)
United States · Rock - 32×
Galaxy Music The Rock Classic
Greece · Rock
Discography
