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Date of Birth
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30-November-1955
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Place of Birth
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Stanmore
(United Kingdom)
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Nationality
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United Kingdom
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Also know as
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William Broad, William Michael Albert Broad, Generation X, Μπίλι Άιντολ, Γουίλιαμ Μάικλ ΑλμπεÏÏ„ ΜπÏοντ
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Profession
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Singer, Musician, Actor, Songwriter
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William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. Unlike other British punk rock artists, Idol was inspired by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens.
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