Billy Idol

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.

Known For

Himself

The Wedding Singer

Self (archive footage)

The Filth and the Fury

Self - Audience Member

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Odin (voice)

Heavy Metal 2000

Vocals

Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Lee Turner

Mad Dog Time

Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

Self

D.O.A.

Self

Punk: The Early Years

Self

The Punk Rock Movie

Self (archive footage)

Rockthology 2

Self

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Self

Night Flight: Born Again

Self

Billy Idol: State Line

Billy Idol

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

Self

Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

Self (archive footage)

Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Self

Punk's Not Dead

Vocal, Songwriter

Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

Self

Classic Quadrophenia

Cat

The Doors

Self (archive footage)

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Self

Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

Vocals

Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Self - Singer / Songwriter

New Wave: Dare to be Different

Self

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Self

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Self

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Self

25 Years of Punk

Self

I Want My MTV

Degeneration Punk

Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

Cousin Kevin

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

Self

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

Self

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Self

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

Self

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Self - Performer

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

Self

I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

43

Gender

Male

Birthday

1955-11-30

Place of Birth

Middlesex, England, UK

Also Known As

William Michael Albert Broad