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.
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award — Best Male Rock Vocal Performance · 1991 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Male Rock Vocal Performance · 1987 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Best Male Rock Vocal Performance · 1985 · nominated
Filmography26 titles
Billy Idol: State Line
Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape from Now
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music
Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
The Doors
Dare to Be Different
The Filth and the Fury
Saturday Night Live
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
The Wedding Singer
American Idol
Viva la Bam
The Punk Rock Movie
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Glenn Martin, DDS
Punk's Not Dead
Heavy Metal 2000
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
D.O.A.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Mad Dog Time
The One Show
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol