William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who holds dual British and American citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven 'Second British Invasion' in the United States. The name 'Billy Idol' was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as 'idle'.
Instruments: Bass Guitar • Guitar • Voice • Singing
Genres: Punk Rock • Dance-Rock • New Wave • Hard Rock
Occupations: singer, actor, film actor, songwriter, musician, guitarist