Rockshow episode 89 Generation X

RockerMike and Rob discuss the history of Generation X. 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 the launching pad for their singer, Billy Idol, who would go on to achieve great commercial success come the '80s. Originally formed in 1976, Generation X (which was named after a book that focused on battles between the Mods and the Rockers during the '60s) was comprised of guitarist Bob Andrews, bassist Tony James, drummer Mark Laff, and fronted by Idol. The group was eventually signed up by Chrysalis Records, resulting in a self-titled debut album in 1978 (the U.S. and U.K. versions contained different track listings), as Generation X became one of the first punk bands to appear on the popular British TV music program Top of the Pops. Generation 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. Origin: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom (1976) Members: Billy Idol, Tony James, Mark Laff, Bob Andrews, James Stevenson, Terry Chimes, John Towe Genres: Punk rock, Pop-punk, New wave https://billyidol.net/generation-x/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1inWec2E2UgfzMAhwjgTXe https://www.iheart.com/artist/generation-x-28372/ Amazon.com › Generation-XGeneration X - Generation X - Amazon.com Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/generation-x/13796412 Facebook › ... › Musician/BandGeneration X - '70s UK Punk Band - Home | Facebook YouTube › watchWeb resultsGeneration X - Your Generation (1977) - YouTube #british #generationxband #generationx #punkrockers #punk #punkrock #punkfashion #punkgirl #punkrockmusic #1977punkrock #musically #music #musicvideo #musician #musiclover #musiclife #musicislife #billyidol #billyidolforever #billyidolconcert #billyidollive #billyidoltribute #billyidol4rnrhof Please follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.com Get your T-shirt at www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedup And https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/ Subscribe to the Youtube channel Hit the like button --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support