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Billy Idol

Born
Nov 30, 1955 · Age 70
Place of birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Gender
Male
Movie credits
47
TV credits
20
Also known as (1)
  • William Michael Albert Broad

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.