Billy Idol is a British rock icon known for blending punk energy with stadium-ready hooks; his hits like "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell" helped define 1980s rock. A charismatic solo artist and former Generation X frontman, Billy Idol continues to attract fans with high-energy performances and a lasting catalog of Billy Idol songs.
Billy Idol survived a near-fatal motorcycle crash in 1990 that caused serious head injuries and temporary memory loss, yet Idol eventually recovered and returned to performing.