Generation X

Generation X

The core members of Generation X, a seminal British punk rock band with heavy new wave and power pop influences, were singer-songwriter Billy Idol (who has since maintained a remarkable 40+ year solo career) and bassist Tony James (later of Sigue Sigue Sputnik and for a spell Sisters of Mercy before settling in Carbon/Silicon). Generation X was formed in 1976 after guitarist Billy Idol (a.k.a William Broad) and bassist Tony James decided to go out on their own, leaving Gene October, the leader of their then band Chelsea. Read more on Last.fm

Appearances

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11

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

Mimed Performances

7

Repeat Performances

4

Live Performances

0

Satellite Performances

0

Music Videos

0

Linked Performances

0

Artist Appearances

Episode Performance
08/11/1996 Your Generation
Mimed Performance
08/12/1994 Wild Youth
Mimed Performance
30th Anniversary Special King Rocker
Mimed Performance
26/04/1979 Valley Of The Dolls
Mimed Performance
05/04/1979 Valley Of The Dolls
Mimed Performance
15/02/1979 King Rocker
Mimed Performance
01/02/1979 King Rocker
Mimed Performance
04/01/1979 King Rocker
Mimed Performance
09/03/1978 Ready Steady Go
Mimed Performance
08/12/1977 Wild Youth
Mimed Performance
15/09/1977 Your Generation
Mimed Performance

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