Billy Idol

Billy Idol

Birthday: 1955-11-30

Place of Birth: Middlesex, England, UK

Biography: William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30, 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.

Movies

The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, wai...

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The Filth and the Fury
The Filth and the Fury

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, ...

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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and...

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Heavy Metal 2000
Heavy Metal 2000

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler becomes possessed with a...

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Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive Live

Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in ...

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Mad Dog Time
Mad Dog Time

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious ri...

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Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers
Billy Idol: VH1 Storytellers

Taped in New York City for the VH1 Storytellers show in April, 2001: Is intended to burnish the lega...

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D.O.A.
D.O.A.

Documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vi...

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Punk: The Early Years
Punk: The Early Years

Shot in 1977 and 1978, this dynamic documentary follows the early days of the punk movement from its...

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The Punk Rock Movie
The Punk Rock Movie

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78...

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Rockthology 2
Rockthology 2

Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led Zeppelin, J...

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Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s....

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Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again

Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Bro...

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Billy Idol: State Line
Billy Idol: State Line

Join legendary punk icon Billy Idol as he makes history by playing the first ever live concert in fr...

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The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

Elaborate mixed-media production documenting the Who's 1996/97 tour of the USA with special guests B...

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Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
Rockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8

This compilation DVD features music videos with rarely seen footage of up-close and in-depth intervi...

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Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2

Featuring the Original Live Countdown performances by the World biggest artists from the 70s and 80s...

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Punk's Not Dead
Punk's Not Dead

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty undergro...

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Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990

Billy Idol, recorded live at London's Wembley Arena, on December 22nd 1990, during the Charmed Life ...

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Classic Quadrophenia
Classic Quadrophenia

Pete Townsend's reinvention of The Who's Quadrophenia for the classical music genre (composed by par...

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The Doors
The Doors

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morris...

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Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits....

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Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story

They have raged on for forty years, cutting a swath across continents and lighting the fuse of revol...

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Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015

Billy Idol - Live at Austin City Limits Festival 2015 Setlist: Postcards From the Past Dancing Wi...

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Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
Billy Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005

Billy Idol live in concert, as broacast on German TV station WDR during the 2005 Rockpalast Rock Am ...

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New Wave: Dare to be Different
New Wave: Dare to be Different

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over ha...

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The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage...

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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David...

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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts....

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25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk

Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock ...

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I Want My MTV
I Want My MTV

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, ...

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Degeneration Punk
Degeneration Punk

Amusing ARTE Special with SEX PISTOLS, CLASH, GENERATION X, DEAD BOYS, DAMNED, and more This rare d...

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Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL
Billy Idol - VITAL IDOL

Here at last-VITAL IDOL-the long-awaited debut collection of some of the most popular videos of the ...

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Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!

Prostrate probing interviews! Live action murder! Naked people! Tired death-rockers! And more! Much ...

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The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was perform...

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The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-T...

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VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las ...

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturda...

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Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing...

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Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver ...

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Ozzy: No Escape from Now
Ozzy: No Escape from Now

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and...

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A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music

A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, a two-hour special “highlighting Latin music’s lasting impact a...

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