Billy Idol

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How Billy Idol turned a song of crazed vengeance into the hit that made him a star

By Carol Clerk Published

From going nowhere in London with Generation X, to pop star and transatlantic hits, all it took Billy Idol was 15 minutes in a studio, and his sister getting pregnant

Tracks & Singles
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Billy Idol: the world's coolest grandad continues to deliver

By Dom Lawson Published

The Roadside EP is King Rocker Billy Idol's first new tunes in seven years

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Billy Idol to play 2022 arena shows in England, Scotland and Wales

By Classic Rock Published

Billy Idol lines up six -date UK leg of The Roadside Tour, with The Go Go’s in support

Concerts & Shows
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Billy Idol releases moody Bitter Taste single

By Fraser Lewry Published

Bitter Taste is taken from Billy Idol's upcoming Roadside EP, released next month on George Harrison's revived Dark Horse label

Bands & Artists
Toyah and Robert Fripp
Toyah and Robert Fripp are at it again

By Fraser Lewry Published

Perky pop star Toyah Wilcox and King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp cover Billy Idol's Rebel Yell as their ongoing Sunday Lunch videos continue to make their mark

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Billy Idol is on the next Miley Cyrus album

By Louder Last updated

Miley Cyrus recruits British punk legend Billy Idol for guest spot on forthcoming album

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Billy Idol lines up Las Vegas residency

By Scott Munro Published

Billy Idol confirms he’ll play 10 nights at the Pearl Concert Theater in the Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, in 2019

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King Rocker: The Confessions Of Billy Idol

By Ben Mitchell Published

He’s gone from punk rock upstart in the 70s to MTV royalty in the 80s to grizzled-yet-unrepentant survivor today. This is the story behind the sneer.

Interviews
The cover of Motley Crue's Generation Swine album featuring the band in suits and pig masks
The 20 Worst Rock Albums Ever

By Classic Rock Published

As AC/DC, Metallica, The Doors and countless more prove, even the greats sometimes deliver a stinker. From schmaltzy balladry to turgid techno rock, these are the worst albums ever made

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