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Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955 in Middlesex, England) is an English musician. Idol lived in worthing before attending Sussex University for only a year before joining the bromley contingent of keen Sex Pistols fans. During this period, Idol decided to become a musician and formed a band called Generation X in 1976. Generation X signed to Chrysalis Records and released three successful albums before breaking up. |
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News in english
about Billy Idol
(June / 2009)
Rock N’ Roll High school Date: 04 Jun 2009
Santa Monica Mirror -
Billy Idol, Venice and Dave Mason performed at For The Arts Benefit Concert at the Samohi Greek Theatre on Saturday, May 30. Samohi student musicians from Orchestra, Jazz Band and Choir performed throughout the evening. 100% of net proceeds raised at the event will fund arts programs in the Santa Monica/ Malibu public school district.
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Billy Idol Rocks the House - Closes Topanga Days Country Fair with Venice Date: 04 Jun 2009
Topanga Messenger -
If you had looked at the quiet rustic stage on the grassy sports field of the Topanga Community House the way a mother sparrow obviously had sometime before the Memorial Day Weekend when she built her nest in its old gutters and laid her eggs, you might think that a non-profit music festival in a little town of less than 10,000 surrounded by State Park land, would not necessarily be the place ...
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What Works: Top vocal group recording in northeast Ohio Date: 15 Jun 2009
WKYC Cleveland -
NEWTON FALLS -- Mike Talanca was one of the recording industry's top recording engineers, helping create the sound of the Rolling Stones, Foreigner, Michael Bolton, Billy Idol and others.
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Lost Rewatch: White Rabbit Date: 16 Jun 2009
Houston Chronicle -
Lost "White Rabbit" Originally aired October 20, 2004 Recap: White Rabbit Mario Perez: ABC (via lost-media.com)"I can't believe I forgot to bring shoes." Is it just me, or does anyone else sing Billy Idol's "White Wedding" when you hear "White...
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Rebel with a cause Date: 20 Jun 2009
The Star -
Billy Idol led a ‘generation’ of 1970s punk rockers before embarking on a stunning solo career.
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Tori Amos - Amos Considered Joining Idol For A Rebel Yell Date: 24 Jun 2009
ContactMusic -
TORI AMOS almost joined BILLY IDOL's band when she was a struggling pianist looking for a record deal.The Cornflake Girl hitmaker feared she'd never make it as a solo...
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