Generation X (later known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. They were the musical starting point of the career of their frontman Billy Idol, [4] and issued six singles that made the UK singles chart and two albums that reached the UK Albums Chart.

Gen X: Released: January 1981; Label: Chrysalis; Formats: 7", 12" 60 "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

All these COOL Generation X albums have been presented below in chronological order. We have also included all original release dates with each Generation X album as well as all original Generation X album covers.

Explore Generation X's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Generation X on AllMusic.

Generation X, from the title of a pulp '60s paperback book of shock interviews about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll with teenagers of the day. Initial gigs - including the opening night at the legendary Roxy club - went well. Generation X soon had a considerable reputation as a live band.

The core members of Generation X, a seminal British punk rock band with heavy new wave and power pop influences, were singer-songwriter Billy Idol (who has since maintained a remarkable 40+ year solo career) and bassist Tony James (later of Sigue Sigue Sputnik and for a spell Sisters of Mercy before settling in Carbon/Silicon).

Generation X (also known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band, formed on 21 November 1976 by Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe. Three members of Generation X were previously in Chelsea, along with lead singer Gene October.

Generation X (later known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band from London in the late 1970s, primarily remembered today for being the musical starting point of the career of its frontman/vocalist, Billy Idol.

2024年8月29日 · Generation X, fronted by Billy Idol, was a key English punk band from the late '70s. Their melodic punk style and iconic albums like Generation X and Valley of the Dolls helped shape the punk movement.

2019年4月15日 · Released in March 1978, Generation X – now repackaged in a deluxe edition – stands as one of the great punk debuts, showcasing the strengths of Idol and James as songwriters while framing the live magic of a group road-hardened by 15 months of solid gigging.