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Origin
Stanmore, United Kingdom
Active since
1955
Wikipedia
rocknew wavehard rockpop rockelectronicpunk rock

About Billy Idol

Billy Idol is a rock, new wave and hard rock artist from Stanmore, United Kingdom, active since 1955. ArtisFind has detected 8 plays of Billy Idol on 6 radio stations in the United States, Brazil and Mexico, most recently on Rede Aprizion - Pop & Rock do Brasil 8d ago. The song heard most often on air is “Dancing With Myself”.

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. With Idol as lead singer, the band achieved success in the UK and released three studio albums on Chrysalis Records before disbanding. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist Steve Stevens. His debut studio album Billy Idol (1982) was a commercial success, and Idol became a staple of the then-new television channel MTV with the music videos for his singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding".

Idol's second studio album Rebel Yell (1983) was a major commercial success, featuring hit singles "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face". The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 2 million copies in America, and he then released Whiplash Smile (1986). He released the greatest hits album Idol Songs: 11 of the Best (1988), which went platinum in the UK, and then released Charmed Life (1990) and the concept…

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Billy Idol on the radio in numbers

8
Plays detected
6
Stations
3
Countries
Aug 2026
First detected

Stations that played Billy Idol

Latest detected plays

  • Dancing With Myself8d ago
  • Run Rudolph Run9d ago
  • Dancing With Myself9d ago
  • Rebel Yell39d ago
  • Eyes Without A Face47d ago
  • Rebel Yell (Remastered 1999)86d ago
  • White Wedding88d ago
  • To Be A Lover93d ago

Most played Billy Idol songs on the radio

  1. 1Dancing With Myself2×
  2. 2Run Rudolph Run1×
  3. 3Rebel Yell1×
  4. 4Eyes Without A Face1×
  5. 5Rebel Yell (Remastered 1999)1×
  6. 6White Wedding1×
  7. 7To Be A Lover1×

Countries where Billy Idol is played on the radio

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Billy Idol FAQ

Which radio stations play Billy Idol?

Billy Idol has been detected on 6 radio stations, including Rede Aprizion - Pop & Rock do Brasil, 181.FM - Christmas Rock and 80s Online Radio.

Which Billy Idol songs are played most on the radio?

The songs heard most often on air are “Dancing With Myself”, “Run Rudolph Run” and “Rebel Yell”.

Where is Billy Idol from?

Billy Idol is from Stanmore, United Kingdom.

How can I listen to Billy Idol on the radio for free?

Pick one of the stations above on ArtisFind and press play — it’s free, with no signup or download.

Discography

  • Dream Into It

    2025

  • Night Flight, Vol. 1: The Billy Idol Interview

    2020

  • Kings & Queens of the Underground

    2014

  • Happy Holidays

    2006

  • Devil's Playground

    2005

  • Cyberpunk

    1993

  • Charmed Life

    1990

  • Whiplash Smile

    1986

  • An Interview With Billy Idol, Vol.1/No.2

    1986

  • Rebel Yell

    1983

  • Billy Idol

    1982

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