Billy Idol
Born
30 November 1955 (70)
Place of Birth
Middlesex, England, UK
Also known as
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.
Filmography (40)
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
2026
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025
Ozzy: No Escape from Now
2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2025
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024
Billy Idol: State Line
2023
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023
I Want My MTV
2019
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017
New Wave: Dare to be Different
2017
Night Flight: Born Again
2016
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
Classic Quadrophenia
2015
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
Punk's Not Dead
2007
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005
Rockthology 2
2004
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004
Punk: The Early Years
2003
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
25 Years of Punk
2001
Heavy Metal 2000
2000
The Filth and the Fury
2000
The Wedding Singer
1998
Degeneration Punk
1997
Mad Dog Time
1996
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
The Doors
1991
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987