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Generation X

Active

1970s - 1980s

Formed

1976 in London, England

Disbanded

1981

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

British Punk Punk Punk/New Wave

Group Members

Billy Idol Bob Andrews Tony James John Towe Mark Laff Terry Chimes

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Generation X

Biography by Greg Prato

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British first-wave punk band, led by future solo star Billy Idol.
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Generation X

Generation X
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Kiss Me Deadly
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Perfect Hits 1975-1981

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