Generation X Formation
Becomes singer of Generation X as the London band emerges from the first wave of British punk.
Role range: 1976-
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Billy Idol Biography and Timeline
Follow Billy Idol through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Billy Idol, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1976–1979Years on this page
1976
1977
Your Generation Chart Entry
Your Generation enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number thirty-six.
Role range: 1976-
1978
Ready Steady Go Chart Entry
Ready Steady Go enters the Official Singles Chart during Generation X's first major release period.
Role range: 1976-
Generation X Debut Album
Generation X's self-titled debut enters the UK albums chart and peaks at number twenty-nine.
Role range: 1976-
1979
King Rocker Chart Entry
King Rocker enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number eleven.
Role range: 1976-
Valley of the Dolls Album
Valley of the Dolls enters the UK albums chart during Generation X's second album campaign.
Role range: 1976-
Valley of the Dolls Single
Valley of the Dolls enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number twenty-three.
Role range: 1976-
Friday's Angels
Friday's Angels enters the Official Singles Chart during the later phase of the original Generation X lineup.
Role range: 1976-
Records, sources and methodology
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