Billy Idol

name

Billy Idol

gender

male

appearence

fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, a little strong body, tattoo on right arm

ocuppation

rock singer

likes

rock n' roll, singing, playing guitar, live shows, hot women, drinking, smoking

early life

Idol was born in Stanmore, Middlesex , England as William Albert Michael Broad. Billy Idol 's name was inspired by a teacher's description of him as "idle". In an interview on November 21, 1983, Idol also mentions that the name "was a joke, but also part of the old school English rock. Billy Fury and all that. It was a 'double thing' not just a poke for superstar-type people. It was all kind of — everyone was doing it too — it was fun, you know?" He goes on to say that the name "really doesn't always backfire, only with stupid people who take it seriously." In 1958, when Idol was two years old, his parents moved to Patchogue, Long Island , New York, United States. The family returned to the UK four years later with Idol and a young child, Jane (who had been born in the United States), settling in Dorking, Surrey. In 1971 the family moved to Bromley, south-east London, where he attended Ravensbourne School for Boys . Idol (rather William Broad) also attended Worthing High School for Boys in West Sussex. In October 1975, he went to the University of Sussex to pursue a degree in English and live on campus (East Slope) but left after a year (1976). He then joined the Bromley Contingent, fans of the Sex Pistols , a group that traveled to the city when the band played.

carrer

He began his musical career as a member of the Bromley Contingent , a group of followers of the Sex Pistols , which included members of The Clash and Siouxsie and the Banshees . Billy teamed up with Tony James (who later went to Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Sisters of Mercy ), both were part of the first formation of the legendary and famous punk band Chelsea , soon after leaving Chelsea and forming the band Generation it came from a book about Youth Rock Culture in the 60s. Generation After three albums released, the group disbanded in 1980 and the following year, Billy Idol decided to invest in a solo career. He moved permanently to the United States and, alongside the highly respected guitarist Steve Stevens , released great hits such as "Dancing With Myself", "Mony Mony", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Eyes Without a Face", "Flesh For Fantasy", "Sweet Sixteen", "Don't Need a Gun" and "Cradle Of Love".