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“Part of the punk attitude was that you should project your music through your whole body... show your personality as much as possible.”

Quote by Billy Idol

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Billy Idol is a British rock musician born on November 30, 1955. Known for his unique musical style and stage persona, he is one of the icons of 1980s rock. His music blends punk, rock, and pop elements, with hits like 'White Wedding' and 'Rebel Yell'. more

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