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  1. On This Day: July 16, 1982 – Billy Idol Releases His Debut Album

    On This Day: July 16, 1982 – Billy Idol Releases His Debut Album

    On this day July 16, 1982, Billy Idol released his self titled debut album Billy Idol, launching his solo career after rising to fame with Generation X. The album reached number 45 on the Billboard 200 and introduced American audiences to a new wave rocker with punk roots and pop star charisma...
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    Released Today Billy Idol’s Rebel Yell - November 10, 1983

    On this day, November 10, 1983, Billy Idol released his second album, Rebel Yell, in the United States. This album became a major success, reaching #6 on the Billboard charts and climbing to #2 in Germany and New Zealand. Featuring hits like “Eyes Without a Face,” “Rebel Yell,” and “Flesh for...
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    On This Day, October 24, 1983 - Billy Idol Released the Single “Rebel Yell”

    On this day, October 24, 1983, Billy Idol released the iconic single “Rebel Yell.” The song, with its rebellious energy and powerful guitar riffs, became one of Idol’s signature tracks and a major hit during the ’80s. Featured on his second studio album of the same name, “Rebel Yell” helped...
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    Billy Idol Released His Debut Album Don’t Stop - On This Day, October 24, 1981

    On this day, October 24, 1981, Billy Idol released his debut solo album Don’t Stop. The album, which reached #77 on the Billboard charts, featured the hit single “Mony Mony,” a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells’ classic. Don’t Stop introduced Idol’s signature rebellious style and set the...
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    Billy Idol Released Whiplash Smile - Today, October 20, 1986

    On this day, October 20, 1986, Billy Idol released his third studio album Whiplash Smile. The album peaked at #6 on the Billboard charts, driven by hit singles like “To Be a Lover” and “Sweet Sixteen.” Known for his signature blend of punk attitude and rock charisma, Whiplash Smile further...
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    Kiss Me Deadly (1981)

    Title: Kiss Me Deadly Artist: Generation X Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Dancing With Myself - 3:46 2 - Untouchables - 3:37 3 - Happy People - 4:27 4 - Heavens Inside - 2:58 5 - Triumph - 3:25 6 - Revenge - 4:22 7 - Stars Look Down - 4:39 8 - What Do You Want...
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    Whiplash Smile (1986)

    Title: Whiplash Smile Artist: Billy Idol Genre: Post-Punk Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Worlds Forgotten Boy - 5:43 2 - To Be a Lover - 3:52 3 - Soul Standing By - 4:35 4 - Sweet Sixteen - 4:17 5 - Man for All Seasons - 4:39 6 - Don't Need a Gun - 6:18 7 - Beyond Belief - 4:02 8 -...
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