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“The world goes on, you go on and you change. You want to show the fans those changes, and you want to be able to verbalize them.”

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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