Billy Idol

Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor

British (also US citizen) Stanmore, Harrow, London, England, UK

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ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Musician, Actor
NationalityBritish (also US citizen)
Date of Birth30/11/1955
Age70 years
BirthplaceStanmore, Harrow, London, England, UK

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameWilliam Michael Albert Broad

Personal Life

Move to US1981, Manhattan
Notable Incident1990 motorcycle accident

Career

Early CareerGeneration X (1970s punk band)
Solo Hits
  • White Wedding
  • Rebel Yell
  • Eyes Without a Face
  • Dancing With Myself
  • Hot In The City
  • Flesh for Fantasy
  • To Be A Lover
Awards
  • 3 Grammy nominations
  • 1 MTV Video Music Award (10 nominations)
  • 1 Brit Award

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Middlesex, England
2. Father moved to America, Billy followed
3. Almost lost leg in 1990 accident, missed Terminator 2 role
4. Started 1980s with mattress on floor in NYC apartment
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