Billy Idol

British post punk/hard rock musician, songwriter, and artist.

Born: 30 November 1955 in Stanmore, London, England, UK.

Idol first achieved fame as a founding member (with Tony James) of London punk rock band Rebel Yell" (1983), became an international rock star, and moved to the US to pursue his career.

His music videos are also known for their constant playback on the nascent television network MTV.