Generation X (later known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. They were the musical starting point of the career of their frontman Billy Idol, [4] and issued six singles that made the UK singles chart and two albums that reached the UK Albums Chart.

William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English punk singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X.

Feb 28, 2021 · Generation X had basically invented Billy Idol's solo career before he left in February 1981. He even swiped their last single, scoring an early dance hit with his own remix.

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Feb 9, 2021 · Besides singles and E.P.s, Generation X recorded two full-length albums with their original line-up; the self-titled Generation X and Valley of the Dolls in 1978. After the other band members left in 1979, Tony James and Billy Idol put together a new version of the band.

Generation X (later known as Gen X) were an English punk band formed in London on 21 November 1976 by Billy Idol, Tony James, and John Towe; former members of Chelsea. They released a total of four studio albums (though Sweet Revenge was published without the consent of Idol and James).

Watch Generation X featuring Billy Idol perform “Your Generation” from their debut album on Marc Bolan’s TV show “Marc” on September 28, 1977.

Apr 26, 2019 · GENERATION X DEBUT EXPANDED EDITION OUT NOW! Released on April 26, 2019, the Generation X expanded deluxe edition CD set has been newly remastered from the original production tapes and includes 11 previously unreleased recordings.

Apr 6, 2020 · That is exactly what is happened with Generation X whose 1978 self-titled debut album finally received a deluxe edition in 2019. And was it worth the wait? That is what we are here to discover. For those that don’t know and haven’t read the entire Billy Idol series. Generation X is Billy’s band prior to him going solo in the 80’s.

Generation X, classic first wave English punk band led by Billy Idol and Tony James, which never got respect it deserved