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BILLY IDOL
Billy Idol started his musical career in 1976 as a member of the Bromley Contingent, which included members of the Clash and Siouxsie & the Banshees. Idol teamed with Tony James. Both joined the well-known punk legend Chelsea in its first incarnation. Idol and James subsequently left and formed Generation X. Though Generation X never toured the US, they did take it by storm in 1980 with their single named "Dancing with Myself”. He released an E.P. Don't Stop in 1981, with 2 GENX remixes and a cover of Tommy James's "Mony Mony." Idol utilized producer Keith Forsey, ex-Kiss manager Bill Aucoin, and ex-Elvis bodyguard Ed Parker in his corner. Idol then found raven-haired, spikey-top, veteran New York guitarist Steve Stevens. Before the release of the album Charmed Life in 1990, Idol had a near-tragic motorcycle accident in which he almost lost a leg. The artist recovered to release Cyberpunk , a work that combined the writings of William Gibson.
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