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. Website William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first achieved fame in the 1970s as a member of the band. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol one of the lead artists during the -driven ' in the United States. Idol began his career in late 1975 as a guitarist in the punk rock band. However, he soon left the group and along with his bandmate formed Generation X with Idol being the lead singer.
The band achieved success in the United Kingdom and released three albums on before disbanding. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist. His debut studio album (1982) was a commercial success and with music videos for singles ' and ' Idol soon became a staple of then newly established MTV. His second studio album (1983) was a major commercial success with hit singles ' and '.
'Rebel Yell' a song by English rock musician Billy Idol. The title track of his 1983 album of the same name, it was first released as the album's lead single on 24. Please enter a valid US zip code. Billy Idol/Rebel Yell Billy Idol. 4.5 out of 5 stars 111. 1983; Number of Discs: 1.
The album was certified by the (RIAA) for shipment of two million copies in the US. In 1986 he released.
Idol had accumulated three UK top 10 singles, 'Rebel Yell', 'White Wedding' and ', and in 1988 he released a greatest hits album, which charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and the (BPI) certified it platinum. Idol then released two studio albums, (1990) and the (1993). Idol spent the second half of the 1990s out of the public eye focusing on his personal life. He made a musical comeback with the release of (2005) and again with (2014).
Contents. Life and career 1955–1975: Early life Idol was born in. The name 'Billy Idol' was inspired by a school teacher's description of him as 'idle'. In an interview on 21 November 1983, Idol said the name 'was a bit of a goof, but also part of the old English school of rock. And all that.
It was a 'double thing' not just a poke at the superstar-like people. It was fun, you know?' In another interview for in October 2014, he said that he wanted to be 'Billy Idle' but thought he could not because of star, and so chose Idol instead. In 1958, when Idol was two years old, his parents moved to. The family returned to England four years later with Idol and his younger sister, Jane (who had been born in the U.S.), settling in. In 1971, the family moved to, where Idol attended.
Idol also attended in. In October 1975, Idol went to to pursue an English degree and lived on campus but left after year one in 1976. He then went on to join the of fans, a loose gang that travelled into town when the band played. Idol's parents were devout and attended church regularly.
1975–1981: Generation X Idol first joined in 1975 as a guitarist. He and Chelsea bandmate soon left that group and co-founded, with Idol switching from guitarist to lead singer. Generation X was one of the first punk bands to appear on the music programme. Although a punk rock band, they were inspired by mid-1960s British pop, in sharp contrast to their more militant peers, with Idol stating; 'We were saying the opposite to and the Pistols. They were singing 'No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones', but we were honest about what we liked.
The truth was, we were all building our music on the Beatles and the Stones'. Generation X signed with and released three albums and performed in the 1980 film, before disbanding. 1981–1985: Solo career, Rebel Yell and breakthrough Idol moved to New York City in 1981 and became a solo, working with former manager Bill Aucoin. Idol's punk-ish image worked well with the glam rock style of his new partner on guitar,. Together they worked with bassist Phil Feit and drummer Gregg Gerson. Idol's solo career began with the Chrysalis Records EP titled in 1981, which included the Generation X song ', originally recorded for their last album, and a cover of ' song '.
Idol's debut solo album, was released in July 1982. Part of the MTV-driven ' of the US, in 1982 Idol became an MTV staple with ' and 'Dancing with Myself'. The music video for 'White Wedding' was filmed by the British director, and it received heavy rotation on MTV.
In 1983, Idol's label released 'Dancing with Myself' in the US in conjunction with a music video directed by, which played on MTV for six months. Idol's second LP, (1983) was a major success and established Idol in the United States with hits such as ',' ',' and '. 'Eyes Without a Face' peaked at number four on the US, and 'Rebel Yell' reached number six in the. This album and its singles saw Idol become popular in other countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand. 1986–1992: Whiplash Smile and Charmed Life. Idol performing during the Cradle of Love Tour, 1990 Idol released in 1986, which sold well. The album included the hits ', ' and '.
Idol filmed a video featuring 'Sweet Sixteen' in Florida's. In 1986, Stevens appeared with on the soundtrack. Their contribution was the winning instrumental, '. Stevens was working on Whiplash Smile, and Faltermeyer supplied the keyboards which led to both of them playing on the Top Gun score.
After Stevens' success, the partnership between Idol and Stevens fell apart. Besides playing an acoustic show for KROQ in 1993, Stevens and Idol did not tour again until early 1999. Stevens and Idol collaborated in the mid-1990s, playing with members and in 1995. Idol, Stevens, McKagan and Sorum performed 'Christmas in the USA' on in 1995. A remix album was released in 1987 called,. The album featured a live rendition of his of ' '.
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In 1987 the single topped the United States chart, and reached number 7 in the UK. The album had already been available in the UK for two years. Idol and his girlfriend moved from New York to Los Angeles. Lister became pregnant with Idol's son Willem Wolfe Broad, born on 15 June 1988. Idol did not stay loyal to Lister and started seeing Linda Mathis, who was 13 years younger than Idol. At the age of 19, Mathis became pregnant and chose to move in with her mother to have her child, a girl named Bonnie Blue Broad, born on 21 August 1989. Idol was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, which nearly cost him a leg, on 6 February 1990 in Hollywood.
He was hit by a car when he ran a stop sign while riding home from the studio one night, requiring a steel rod to be placed in his leg. Shortly prior to this, film director Oliver Stone had chosen Idol for a role in his film, but the accident prevented him from participating in a major way and Idol's role was reduced to a small part. He had also been 's first choice for the role of the villainous in; the role was recast entirely as a result of the accident.
Was released in 1990, and a video for the single ' had to be shot. The song had been featured in the film,. Since Idol was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist up.
The video featured video footage of him singing in large frames throughout an apartment, while Betsy Lynn George was trying to seduce a businessman. The video was placed in rotation on MTV. 'Cradle of Love' earned Idol a third nomination for. Against his doctors' advice, he also managed to make appearances to promote Charmed Life. 1993–2004: Cyberpunk, career decline and resurgence. Idol performing at the in Buckinghamshire, 1993 In 1993, Idol released. Regarded as experimental, it was recorded in a home studio using a computer, which was a new concept at the time.
Idol used Studiovision and to record the album. The album took ten months to make. Idol recorded the album with guitarist Mark Younger-Smith and producer Robin Hancock. Special editions of the album were issued with a floppy disk which contained a. It was one of the first albums which listed the e-mail address of the artist (idol@, now inactive) in its booklet. In 1996, Idol appeared in a live version of 's.
He played a Generation X reunion show in 1993. In 1994, Idol collapsed outside a Los Angeles nightclub due to an overdose on a drug called. GHB was a legal drug at the time, and mainly used by weight-lifters. After the incident, Idol decided that his children would never forgive him for dying of a drug overdose, and he began to focus more on fatherhood.
He has never admitted that he is totally off drugs, just that he has his habit under control. He claims to have first smoked marijuana at the age of 12, and also says he took acid at the age of thirteen. Cyberpunk pays tribute to with Idol's cover of '. Idol did not want to release an album during this period because he was having a lot of problems with his record label. It was decided that he would wind up owing the record company money if he produced anything. EMI hired producer Glenn Ballard to work with him on a new project, but Idol battled the label over creative differences and the album was put on hold.
In 1994, Idol and Steve Stevens contributed a song called ' to the soundtrack of the hit movie, starring and. Idol made a cameo appearance as himself in the 1998 film with Adam Sandler, in which Idol played a pivotal role in the plot.
The film also featured 'White Wedding' on its soundtrack. Idol also had a small part in the film, directed. Idol played 's drinking pal, Cat. He was also considered for the role of the villain, Jacob Kell, in, although ultimately was cast.
In 2000, Idol was invited to be a guest vocalist on. His contribution was on the song 'Into the Night', which he also. That year he voice acted the role of Odin, a mysterious alien character, in the animated fantasy film. Aired Billy Idol – on 16 April 2001. Idol and Stevens took part in a Storytellers show three days later. The reunited duo set out to play a series of acoustic/storytellers shows before recording the VH1 special. Another Greatest Hits CD was issued in 2001, with and ' ' appearing on the compilation.
The LP also includes a live acoustic version of 'Rebel Yell', taken from a performance at Los Angeles station KROQ's 1993 Acoustic Christmas concert. The Greatest Hits album sold one million of copies in the States alone, as well as being a success around the world, providing Idol with a big comeback. In the in Sydney, Idol entered the playing field for the half-time entertainment on a to the intro of 'White Wedding', where he managed to sing only two words before a power failure ended the performance. 2005–2009: Devil's Playground. Idol performing on stage at the in London, 2005, which came out in March 2005, was Idol's first new studio album in nearly 12 years.
Idol reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens and producer Keith Forsey to record the album. It was after a concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom that Sanctuary Records approached Idol about making new music in his older style. The album was recorded with the entire band playing in one room, rather than each person recording their part separately. Idol's drummer, Brian Tichy, collaborated with Idol and Stevens and co-wrote some of the tracks on the album.
The first single and video to be released was '. The album reached No. 46 on the.
The album included a cover of '.' Idol played a handful of dates on the 2005 Vans and also appeared at the at, the in and. Guitarist Steve Stevens broke his while taking a few bags into his hotel in New Orleans. The guitarist had to perform most of the tour in a two piece removable cast. In 2006, as his only UK live date, he appeared headlining the Sunday night of. That same year he made an appearance on where he helped succeed in 'creating' a sunroof for his and performed live for for her birthday.
In 2006, Idol guested on his keyboardist 's solo album, covering the 1970 hit '. A video was made featuring Idol and guitarist. In November 2006, Idol released a Christmas album called. In 2008, 'Rebel Yell' appeared as a playable track on the video game, and 'White Wedding' on. The Rock Band 2 platform later gaining 'Mony Mony' and 'Rebel Yell' as downloadable tracks. On 24 June 2008, Idol released a new album,.
The compilation featured two previously unreleased tracks, 'John Wayne' and 'New Future Weapon.' A third track, 'Fractured,' was available for download on iTunes. He embarked on a worldwide tour, co-headlining with. In July 2009, Idol performed at the, Chicago for the United States television series. This performance was recorded and was released on DVD/Blu-ray as In Super Overdrive Live, on 17 November 2009. 2010–present: Kings & Queens of the Underground.
Idol performing at the In 2012, Idol appeared on the third episode of the series, How the Brits Rocked America. Idol released his 8th studio album in October 2014.
Whilst recording the album between 2010 and 2014, he worked with producer, Horn's former and bandmate and. Idol's autobiography, entitled Dancing With Myself, was published on 7 October 2014. Main article: Studio albums. (1982).
(1983). (1986).
(1990). (1993). (2005). (2006). (2014) Awards and nominations Grammy Awards Year Nominee/work Award Result ' Nominated ' Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominated ' Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominated MTV Video Music Awards The is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV.
Year Nominee/work Award Result ' Best Direction Nominated ' Best Art Direction Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Cinematography Nominated ' Best Editing Nominated ' Best Video from a Film Won ' Best Male Video Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Editing Nominated Brit Awards The are the 's annual pop music awards. Year Nominee/work Award Result Billy Idol – 'Cradle of Love' Best British Video Nominated See also., a stone structure where Idol got his inspiration for his song 'Sweet Sixteen'. Edmunds, Ben, untitled essay in Greatest Hits (2001). ConcertVault interview 21 November 1983.
on. Retrieved 28 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2011. The Daily Telegraph. 24 July 2008.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Retrieved 30 November 2011. The Biography Channel. 15 February 2010. Archived from on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012. William Ruhlmann. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Retrieved 23 August 2012. The Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard Books. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London, England: Guinness World Records Limited.
Marilyn Monroe Died Here – More Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks by Chris Epting, pg. 185.
on. Rock On The Net.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. Ultimate Classic Rock. Dave White. About.com Entertainment.
The Times (London, England). (8 August 1994): News: p5. 'The British rock star Billy Idol was released from hospital in Burbank, California, after he was admitted in a critical condition from an apparent drug overdose on Friday night.' . Both Billy Idol and his friend John Diaz discuss this incident/drug in MTV BTM interview 2001.
Retrieved 15 June 2014. Kilday, Gregg (8 March 1991). Retrieved 9 April 2014. 7 October 2002. Retrieved 9 April 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
Archived from on 19 October 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2009. Archived from on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2014. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
8 October 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. 17 June 2014.
Retrieved 18 October 2014. Archived from on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Reference bibliography. Larkin, Colin, ed. 'Idol, Billy'. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music. 2: Farian, Frank to Menza, Don. Further reading. Gilbert, Pat (Dec 2014).
'Just William'. 253 (6): 54–57. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to. Wikiquote has quotations related to:. on.
. Website William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first achieved fame in the 1970s as a member of the band. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol one of the lead artists during the -driven ' in the United States. Idol began his career in late 1975 as a guitarist in the punk rock band.
However, he soon left the group and along with his bandmate formed Generation X with Idol being the lead singer. The band achieved success in the United Kingdom and released three albums on before disbanding. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist. His debut studio album (1982) was a commercial success and with music videos for singles ' and ' Idol soon became a staple of then newly established MTV. His second studio album (1983) was a major commercial success with hit singles ' and '. The album was certified by the (RIAA) for shipment of two million copies in the US.
In 1986 he released. Idol had accumulated three UK top 10 singles, 'Rebel Yell', 'White Wedding' and ', and in 1988 he released a greatest hits album, which charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and the (BPI) certified it platinum. Idol then released two studio albums, (1990) and the (1993). Idol spent the second half of the 1990s out of the public eye focusing on his personal life. He made a musical comeback with the release of (2005) and again with (2014).
Contents. Life and career 1955–1975: Early life Idol was born in.
The name 'Billy Idol' was inspired by a school teacher's description of him as 'idle'. In an interview on 21 November 1983, Idol said the name 'was a bit of a goof, but also part of the old English school of rock. And all that. It was a 'double thing' not just a poke at the superstar-like people.
It was fun, you know?' In another interview for in October 2014, he said that he wanted to be 'Billy Idle' but thought he could not because of star, and so chose Idol instead. In 1958, when Idol was two years old, his parents moved to. The family returned to England four years later with Idol and his younger sister, Jane (who had been born in the U.S.), settling in. In 1971, the family moved to, where Idol attended.
Idol also attended in. In October 1975, Idol went to to pursue an English degree and lived on campus but left after year one in 1976. He then went on to join the of fans, a loose gang that travelled into town when the band played. Idol's parents were devout and attended church regularly.
1975–1981: Generation X Idol first joined in 1975 as a guitarist. He and Chelsea bandmate soon left that group and co-founded, with Idol switching from guitarist to lead singer. Generation X was one of the first punk bands to appear on the music programme. Although a punk rock band, they were inspired by mid-1960s British pop, in sharp contrast to their more militant peers, with Idol stating; 'We were saying the opposite to and the Pistols. They were singing 'No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones', but we were honest about what we liked.
The truth was, we were all building our music on the Beatles and the Stones'. Generation X signed with and released three albums and performed in the 1980 film, before disbanding. 1981–1985: Solo career, Rebel Yell and breakthrough Idol moved to New York City in 1981 and became a solo, working with former manager Bill Aucoin. Idol's punk-ish image worked well with the glam rock style of his new partner on guitar,.
Together they worked with bassist Phil Feit and drummer Gregg Gerson. Idol's solo career began with the Chrysalis Records EP titled in 1981, which included the Generation X song ', originally recorded for their last album, and a cover of ' song '.
Idol's debut solo album, was released in July 1982. Part of the MTV-driven ' of the US, in 1982 Idol became an MTV staple with ' and 'Dancing with Myself'. The music video for 'White Wedding' was filmed by the British director, and it received heavy rotation on MTV. In 1983, Idol's label released 'Dancing with Myself' in the US in conjunction with a music video directed by, which played on MTV for six months.
Idol's second LP, (1983) was a major success and established Idol in the United States with hits such as ',' ',' and '. 'Eyes Without a Face' peaked at number four on the US, and 'Rebel Yell' reached number six in the. This album and its singles saw Idol become popular in other countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand. 1986–1992: Whiplash Smile and Charmed Life. Idol performing during the Cradle of Love Tour, 1990 Idol released in 1986, which sold well. The album included the hits ', ' and '. Idol filmed a video featuring 'Sweet Sixteen' in Florida's.
In 1986, Stevens appeared with on the soundtrack. Their contribution was the winning instrumental, '. Stevens was working on Whiplash Smile, and Faltermeyer supplied the keyboards which led to both of them playing on the Top Gun score. After Stevens' success, the partnership between Idol and Stevens fell apart. Besides playing an acoustic show for KROQ in 1993, Stevens and Idol did not tour again until early 1999. Stevens and Idol collaborated in the mid-1990s, playing with members and in 1995.
Idol, Stevens, McKagan and Sorum performed 'Christmas in the USA' on in 1995. A remix album was released in 1987 called,. The album featured a live rendition of his of ' '. In 1987 the single topped the United States chart, and reached number 7 in the UK. The album had already been available in the UK for two years. Idol and his girlfriend moved from New York to Los Angeles.
Lister became pregnant with Idol's son Willem Wolfe Broad, born on 15 June 1988. Idol did not stay loyal to Lister and started seeing Linda Mathis, who was 13 years younger than Idol. At the age of 19, Mathis became pregnant and chose to move in with her mother to have her child, a girl named Bonnie Blue Broad, born on 21 August 1989. Idol was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, which nearly cost him a leg, on 6 February 1990 in Hollywood. He was hit by a car when he ran a stop sign while riding home from the studio one night, requiring a steel rod to be placed in his leg. Shortly prior to this, film director Oliver Stone had chosen Idol for a role in his film, but the accident prevented him from participating in a major way and Idol's role was reduced to a small part.
He had also been 's first choice for the role of the villainous in; the role was recast entirely as a result of the accident. Was released in 1990, and a video for the single ' had to be shot. The song had been featured in the film,. Since Idol was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist up. The video featured video footage of him singing in large frames throughout an apartment, while Betsy Lynn George was trying to seduce a businessman. The video was placed in rotation on MTV. 'Cradle of Love' earned Idol a third nomination for.
Against his doctors' advice, he also managed to make appearances to promote Charmed Life. 1993–2004: Cyberpunk, career decline and resurgence. Idol performing at the in Buckinghamshire, 1993 In 1993, Idol released. Regarded as experimental, it was recorded in a home studio using a computer, which was a new concept at the time. Idol used Studiovision and to record the album. The album took ten months to make.
Idol recorded the album with guitarist Mark Younger-Smith and producer Robin Hancock. Special editions of the album were issued with a floppy disk which contained a. It was one of the first albums which listed the e-mail address of the artist (idol@, now inactive) in its booklet. In 1996, Idol appeared in a live version of 's. He played a Generation X reunion show in 1993. In 1994, Idol collapsed outside a Los Angeles nightclub due to an overdose on a drug called.
GHB was a legal drug at the time, and mainly used by weight-lifters. After the incident, Idol decided that his children would never forgive him for dying of a drug overdose, and he began to focus more on fatherhood. He has never admitted that he is totally off drugs, just that he has his habit under control.
He claims to have first smoked marijuana at the age of 12, and also says he took acid at the age of thirteen. Cyberpunk pays tribute to with Idol's cover of '. Idol did not want to release an album during this period because he was having a lot of problems with his record label.
It was decided that he would wind up owing the record company money if he produced anything. EMI hired producer Glenn Ballard to work with him on a new project, but Idol battled the label over creative differences and the album was put on hold.
In 1994, Idol and Steve Stevens contributed a song called ' to the soundtrack of the hit movie, starring and. Idol made a cameo appearance as himself in the 1998 film with Adam Sandler, in which Idol played a pivotal role in the plot. The film also featured 'White Wedding' on its soundtrack. Idol also had a small part in the film, directed.
Idol played 's drinking pal, Cat. He was also considered for the role of the villain, Jacob Kell, in, although ultimately was cast. In 2000, Idol was invited to be a guest vocalist on.
His contribution was on the song 'Into the Night', which he also. That year he voice acted the role of Odin, a mysterious alien character, in the animated fantasy film. Aired Billy Idol – on 16 April 2001. Idol and Stevens took part in a Storytellers show three days later. The reunited duo set out to play a series of acoustic/storytellers shows before recording the VH1 special.
Another Greatest Hits CD was issued in 2001, with and ' ' appearing on the compilation. The LP also includes a live acoustic version of 'Rebel Yell', taken from a performance at Los Angeles station KROQ's 1993 Acoustic Christmas concert. The Greatest Hits album sold one million of copies in the States alone, as well as being a success around the world, providing Idol with a big comeback. In the in Sydney, Idol entered the playing field for the half-time entertainment on a to the intro of 'White Wedding', where he managed to sing only two words before a power failure ended the performance.
2005–2009: Devil's Playground. Idol performing on stage at the in London, 2005, which came out in March 2005, was Idol's first new studio album in nearly 12 years. Idol reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens and producer Keith Forsey to record the album. It was after a concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom that Sanctuary Records approached Idol about making new music in his older style.
The album was recorded with the entire band playing in one room, rather than each person recording their part separately. Idol's drummer, Brian Tichy, collaborated with Idol and Stevens and co-wrote some of the tracks on the album. The first single and video to be released was '. The album reached No. 46 on the.
The album included a cover of '.' Idol played a handful of dates on the 2005 Vans and also appeared at the at, the in and. Guitarist Steve Stevens broke his while taking a few bags into his hotel in New Orleans. The guitarist had to perform most of the tour in a two piece removable cast. In 2006, as his only UK live date, he appeared headlining the Sunday night of. That same year he made an appearance on where he helped succeed in 'creating' a sunroof for his and performed live for for her birthday.
In 2006, Idol guested on his keyboardist 's solo album, covering the 1970 hit '. A video was made featuring Idol and guitarist.
In November 2006, Idol released a Christmas album called. In 2008, 'Rebel Yell' appeared as a playable track on the video game, and 'White Wedding' on. The Rock Band 2 platform later gaining 'Mony Mony' and 'Rebel Yell' as downloadable tracks.
On 24 June 2008, Idol released a new album,. The compilation featured two previously unreleased tracks, 'John Wayne' and 'New Future Weapon.' A third track, 'Fractured,' was available for download on iTunes.
He embarked on a worldwide tour, co-headlining with. In July 2009, Idol performed at the, Chicago for the United States television series. This performance was recorded and was released on DVD/Blu-ray as In Super Overdrive Live, on 17 November 2009.
Billy Idol Rebel Yell Album
2010–present: Kings & Queens of the Underground. Idol performing at the In 2012, Idol appeared on the third episode of the series, How the Brits Rocked America.
Idol released his 8th studio album in October 2014. Whilst recording the album between 2010 and 2014, he worked with producer, Horn's former and bandmate and. Idol's autobiography, entitled Dancing With Myself, was published on 7 October 2014. Main article: Studio albums. (1982). (1983).
(1986). (1990). (1993).
(2005). (2006). (2014) Awards and nominations Grammy Awards Year Nominee/work Award Result ' Nominated ' Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominated ' Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominated MTV Video Music Awards The is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV.
Year Nominee/work Award Result ' Best Direction Nominated ' Best Art Direction Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Cinematography Nominated ' Best Editing Nominated ' Best Video from a Film Won ' Best Male Video Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Special Effects Nominated ' Best Editing Nominated Brit Awards The are the 's annual pop music awards. Year Nominee/work Award Result Billy Idol – 'Cradle of Love' Best British Video Nominated See also., a stone structure where Idol got his inspiration for his song 'Sweet Sixteen'. Edmunds, Ben, untitled essay in Greatest Hits (2001). ConcertVault interview 21 November 1983. on. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
Retrieved 11 October 2011. The Daily Telegraph.
24 July 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2011. The Biography Channel. 15 February 2010. Archived from on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
William Ruhlmann. Retrieved 9 April 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
The Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard Books. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London, England: Guinness World Records Limited.
Marilyn Monroe Died Here – More Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks by Chris Epting, pg. 185. on. Rock On The Net.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. Ultimate Classic Rock. Dave White. About.com Entertainment. The Times (London, England). (8 August 1994): News: p5.
'The British rock star Billy Idol was released from hospital in Burbank, California, after he was admitted in a critical condition from an apparent drug overdose on Friday night.' . Both Billy Idol and his friend John Diaz discuss this incident/drug in MTV BTM interview 2001. Retrieved 15 June 2014. Kilday, Gregg (8 March 1991). Retrieved 9 April 2014.
7 October 2002. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
Retrieved 11 October 2011. Archived from on 19 October 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2009. Archived from on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2014. 18 October 2013.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014. Archived from on 13 April 2014.
Retrieved 9 April 2014. Reference bibliography.
Larkin, Colin, ed. 'Idol, Billy'. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music. 2: Farian, Frank to Menza, Don. Further reading. Gilbert, Pat (Dec 2014). 'Just William'.
253 (6): 54–57. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to. Wikiquote has quotations related to:. on.