British rockstar Billy Idol is one of the most beloved icons of the '80s. However, it wasn't until his hit song, and his album’s namesake, Rebel Yell that he truly became a bona fide superstar in ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. When British rocker Billy Idol was recording his second full-length solo ...
In the early 1980s, Billy Idol exploded onto the American music scene with “Dancing with Myself,” the neo-punk anthem that he originally recorded with Generation X. He had recently left England for ...
CBS 6 reports that Kings Dominion has announced they are changing the name of the landmark wooden roller coaster to “Racer 75.” The amusement park said the new name gives recognition to ACE, the ...
The year 1984 was a big one for Billy Idol. While his self-titled debut album from two years earlier had produced two successful singles—“Hot in the City” and “White Wedding”—it would be the Rebel ...
Billy Idol will commemorate the 40th anniversary of his sophomore album Rebel Yell with a deluxe expanded edition set to arrive on April 26. The new reissue will feature several previously unreleased ...