Historical Artist Profile
Billy Idol
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2026
Biography & Overview
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English rock singer. He achieved fame in the 1970s on the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of Generation X. He later embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made him a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in America. Idol began his music career in 1976 as a guitarist in the punk rock band Chelsea, but left the group after a few weeks and formed Generation X with his former Chelsea bandmate Tony James.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
6 Charted Tracks
"Mony Mony "Live""
Entered Charts: 1987
#1 HIT
"Cradle Of Love (From "Ford Fairlane")"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #2
"Eyes Without A Face"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #4
"To Be A Lover"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #6
"Sweet Sixteen"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #20
"Hot In The City"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #23
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
15 Charted Tracks
"White Wedding"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #6
"Mony Mony"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #7
"Sweet Sixteen"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #17
"Eyes Without A Face"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #18
"To Be A Lover"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #22
"Don'T Need A Gun"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #26
"Cradle Of Love"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #34
"Prodigal Blues"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #47
"Speed"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #47
"Flesh For Fantasy"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #54
"Hot In The City"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #58
"Bel Yell"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #62
"Catch My Fall"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #63
"La Woman"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #70
"Mony Mony "Live""
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #91