Billy Idol

Billy Idol

Born 1955-11-30 (age 70) Middlesex, England, UK
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Biography

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 worldwide fan base.

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Known For

The Doors
The Doors

1991

as Cat

The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer

1998

as Himself

Heavy Metal 2000
Heavy Metal 2000

2000

as Odin (voice)

Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time

1996

as Lee Turner

Ozzy: No Escape from Now
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
The Filth and the Fury
The Filth and the Fury

2000

as Self (archive footage)

25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk

2001

as Self

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
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A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

2025

as Self - Performer

The Punk Rock Movie
D.O.A.
D.O.A.

1981

as Self