BILLY IDOL
BEST OF '87/88: His "best of" collection, of course! Vital Idol offers special mixes of Billy's greatest. Hang in there for a new 1988 release! PROFILE: Billy Idol first gained attention In an English punk band called Generation X before pursuing a solo career.
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BILLY IDOL
REBELS WITH A CAUSE
BEST OF '87/88: His "best of" collection, of course! Vital Idol offers special mixes of Billy's greatest. Hang in there for a new 1988 release!
PROFILE: Billy Idol first gained attention In an English punk band called Generation X before pursuing a solo career. he's .now ultra-famous on his own with guitarist/sidekick Steve Stevens and records like Rebel Yell and his self-titled debut.
FIRST/LAST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Billy's latest hit, "Mony Mony," is actually a re-recorded version of a song that was featured on his first solo record several years ago.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Rebel Yell, Billy's third record, was his first ever to go double-platinum.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: Idol's real moniker is William Broad.
QUOTE: "You work hard and save your money to buy a record. If I put out a record, it's going to have to have 10 songs I believe are the best I can do or I won't bother."
