Generation X
Generation X
Formed: 1976
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Disbanded: 1981
Genre: Alternative
Styles: Punk Rock, Rock
Group Members: Billy Idol, Terry Chimes, Tony James, Mark Laff, John Towe, Bob Andrews
Biography: Although not as well as known as some of their peers (the Clash, the Sex Pistols, the Damned, etc.), first wave U.K. punk rockers Generation X burst onto the scene at the same time as the others. And while they enjoyed some moderate success in their homeland, Generation X would become better-known as ...Read full biography
Generation X [UK]
Released: 1979
Label: EMI
Critics' Rating:
Cocky and commercial -- and sporting some of Billy Idol's better lyrics -- Generation X is more like glam or straight power pop with punk themes than pure punk. The guitar freakout at the end of "Youth ...Read full review
BBC Live-One Hundred Punks
Released: 2003
Label: Strange Fruit
Critics' Rating:
Coming as part of 2003's Generation X revival, BBC Live -- One Hundred Punks captures the sweet snarl and yowl of these great punk progenitors across two live concerts recorded for the BBC. Thankfully ...Read full review
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