Billy Idol's 'Eyes Without a Face': The Surprising Ballad That Became His First Top 10 Hit

In 1984, Billy Idol was known for bleach-blonde spiky hair, leather, and rebellious rock anthems. Almost no one expected him ...
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Billy Idol Reveals the Story Behind How Iconic Hit 'Rebel Yell' Got Its Name

British rockstar Billy Idol is one of the most beloved icons of the '80s. However, it wasn't until his hit song, and his album’s namesake, Rebel Yell that he truly became a bona fide superstar in ...
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Billy Idol gives Pine Knob an ardent rebel yell and so much more, more, more

80s rock was alive and well on a chilly summer evening at Pine Knob as two living legends performed almost to the midnight hour. Billy Idol and Joan Jett took thousands of people on a journey back in ...
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Rock rebel: Billy Idol on his first album in over a decade, surviving addiction, the Rock Hall and more

NEW YORK — When Billy Idol first entered American consciousness in the early ’80s, leather-clad and bleached hair in tow, he not only brought a punk rock sound to the mainstream. The Englishman ...
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Billy Idol, Joan Jett's Phoenix tour launch: MTV fever dream comes alive in the best way

Billy Idol and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts kicked off their "It's a Nice Day to...Tour Again!" tour in Phoenix. Idol performed hits like "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding," and "Mony Mony," alongside new ...
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'I still got what you need': Billy Idol's 'Rebel Yell' annihilates Austin's Moody Center

Billy Idol annihilated Moody Center with his signature sneer during a stopover in Austin supported by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Sunday. Jett and Idol, the king and queen of choosing distinct punk ...
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Billy Idol Reveals the Story Behind How Iconic Hit 'Rebel Yell' Got Its Name

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's been 42 years since the song debuted, but Idol still plays it with total passion and vigor all these years later. At a recent ...