Name: Billy Idol
Brand: Billy Idol

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b002626501

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-20

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602557363494

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

B003782402

Features an unreleased 1982 concert from the Roxy in West Hollywood and an epic unreleased 12+ minute(!) extended version of White Wedding.

2023-07-28

602455534804

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Artist

Billy Idol

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Capitol Records

Billy Idol is a British post punk/hard rock musician, songwriter, and artist. Born on 30 November 1955 in Stanmore, London, England, UK. He gained fame as a founding member of Generation X in 1976 before embarking on a successful solo career. After the release of his second studio album "Rebel Yell" in 1983, he became an international rock star and moved to the US to further his career.

Idol's music videos were known for their constant playback on MTV during its early days. His unique blend of punk rock and hard rock influences has earned him a dedicated fan base around the world.

Similar artists who share Billy Idol's energetic style include The Cars, The Romantics, Men At Work, Robert Palmer, INXS, Duran Duran, Wang Chung, Cheap Trick, Howard Jones, Pat Benatar,Thompson Twins,Fine Young Cannibals,Loverboy,A Flock Of Seagulls,
Simple Minds,Huey Lewis & The News ,The Cult ,The Human League ,The Go-Go's,and Alice Cooper.

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The eponymous debut studio album by English rock vocalist Billy Idol.

The cover shot alone perfectly encapsulates the clichés (the sultry pout, black leather vest, tattoos, and spiked bleached hair) of an entire era. After leaving the popular British punk outfit Generation X (represented here by their ubiquitous, if belated American breakthrough hit, "Dancing with Myself"), Idol was shrewd and/or lucky enough to pump up his image just in time for the rise of MTV, infuse his music with guitarist Steve Stevens's metal flash, and hook up with Kiss's former manager--though not necessarily in that order. Former Gen X producer Keith Forsey further burnished Idol's trademark snarl with accessible pop flourishes and yielded two sizable hits, "White Wedding" and "Hot in the City." While "Love Calling" weds some catchy vocal hooks with a Burundi beat to good effect, much of the rest comes off as flaccid, rushed filler. Though 24-bit mastering enhances the sound greatly, the album's brief 10 tracks could have benefited greatly from the inclusion of an original-release track ("Congo Man" was replaced by "Dancing with Myself" shortly after the album's initial '82 release) and several contemporary EP songs that are strangely MIA here

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