Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad) is more than just a sneer, a peroxide-blonde quiff, and a leather jacket. He is a genuine rock chameleon who successfully bridged the gap between the raw, nihilistic energy of 1970s punk and the polished, anthemic power of 1980s arena rock. Emerging from the London punk scene as a member of Chelsea and later the legendary Generation X , Idol relocated to New York, reinvented himself as a solo artist, and became an MTV icon. His discography is a story of excess, reinvention, near-death comebacks, and a surprising amount of musical sophistication.
To explore his records is to hear the sound of the 1980s being built and then deconstructed. From the raw hunger of Billy Idol , to the peak perfection of Rebel Yell , the bloated ambition of Cyberpunk , and the humble grit of The Roadside —Billy Idol has earned every sneer, every "rebel yell," and every second of his legendary status. billy idol discography
