Generation X
Punk
The next Generation X concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Òran Mór in Glasgow, United Kingdom. See all 1 upcoming concerts
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About Generation X
Hometown
London, England
Formed
November 21, 1976
Genre
Punk
Before Billy Idol became an ’80s rock icon, he fronted the feisty, first-gen UK punks Generation X. Idol, drummer John Towe, and bassist Tony James were part of the pioneering punk band Chelsea before forming Generation X in London in 1976 with guitarist Bob “Derwood” Andrews. Two years later, with Mark Laff replacing Towe, they released their self-titled debut album. Bucking the punk trend of the times, they were instrumentally tight and featured pop-savvy hooks in their songs. Produced by Ian Hunter, 1979’s Valley of the Dolls found the band branching out, incorporating glam touches and a Who-like two-part conceptual epic (“The Prime of Kenny Silvers”). Less ambitious but more nuanced and New Wave-flavored, 1981’s Kiss Me Deadly included the first version of Idol’s future dance-rock staple “Dancing with Myself.” But Generation X split soon after its release, setting the stage for Idol’s solo career and James’ stint with the fashion-conscious electro-rockers Sigue Sigue Sputnik.
Members of Generation X include, or have included, Billy Idol, Tony James, James Stevenson and more.
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