gold star for USAHOF
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1958 Preliminary VOTE Not in Hall of Fame News

1958 PRELIMINARY RESULTS: Thank you to all of you who have participated…

23rd Mar, 2024 Read More
We have added eight names to the 2025 Hockey Futures Not in Hall of Fame News

This March, we have been working diligently on adding to our futures…

20th Mar, 2024 Read More
The Country Music Hall of Fame Names its 2024 Class Not in Hall of Fame News

The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the three new members who…

19th Mar, 2024 Read More
The Video Game Hall of Fame names the 2024 Finalists Not in Hall of Fame News

The Strong Museum is back at it, giving us another reason to…

19th Mar, 2024 Read More
Our All-Time Top 50 Tampa Bay Rays Have Been Revised to Reflect the 2023 Season Not in Hall of Fame News

Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of…

18th Mar, 2024 Read More
The 2026 Basketball Futures are up Not in Hall of Fame News

This March, we have been working diligently on adding to our futures…

16th Mar, 2024 Read More
Managing Football Teams and Tracking NFL Scores with Football Apps From the Desk of the Chairman

Today, when technology seamlessly integrates into every aspect of life, the world…

28th Mar, 2024 Read More
The Impact of Technology on NBA Training and Performance Analysis in 2024 From the Desk of the Chairman

In the drumming hall where wood meets technology, NBA has transmogrified into…

28th Mar, 2024 Read More
Win Big with RocketPlay's Sport-Themed Pokies From the Desk of the Chairman

Unlock success at RocketPlay's sport-themed pokies. Discover tips for choosing the best…

27th Mar, 2024 Read More
Is USMNT striker Haji Wright a future Hall of Famer? From the Desk of the Chairman

Soccer players aren’t always natural fits when it comes to USA sports…

27th Mar, 2024 Read More
The entertaining NIFL Premiership From the Desk of the Chairman

The NIFL Premiership is the top tier of the Northern Ireland Football…

27th Mar, 2024 Read More
Moisture Wicking; Top T-Shirt Materials For Breathability From the Desk of the Chairman

Summer is nearly here, and for many people, that means switching out…

25th Mar, 2024 Read More
The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 4 Episode 30 The Buck Stops Here

Kirk Buchner & Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall…

The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 4 Episode 29 The Buck Stops Here

Kirk Buchner & Evan Nolan look at th latest Hall…

Season 1 Episode 13 -- Seven Little Girls, Paul Evans How the Hell Was This a Hit?

Kirk Buchner, Andrea Tessmann and Brad Nelson, look at the…

Verne Lewellen (Season 2 Episode 10) Vinny Makes the Hall of Fame Case For....

Vinny Lospinuso discusses former  @packers  great, #VerneLewellen, and why he…

The Buck Stops Here -- Hall of Fame News -- Season 4 Episode 28 The Buck Stops Here

Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan look at the latest Hall…

100 Active Potential Football Hall of Famers

Visit the Fictitious Halls of Fame!

FAHOF JPGFicRockLogo

You May Also Like...

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Robbie Robertson's Last Waltz DDT's Pop Flies

Quite honestly, I can't you tell how many times I've seen The…

Remembering Gordon Lightfoot DDT's Pop Flies

The church bell will ring one last time for Gordon Lightfoot, "the…

Project/Object Live Music Head

Project/Objectan interview with André Cholmondeleyby Live Music HeadOriginally published at timessquare.com on…

A Conversation with Greg Wyard Live Music Head

A Conversation with Greg Wyardby Live Music Head“A good song is like…

LATEST RANKINGS

211. Weird Al Yankovic Rock and Roll

If you would have asked people in the 1980s when the Rock…

540. Sia Rock and Roll

Australia's Sia was an anomaly as she did not hit it big…

1. Vince Carter Basketball

Vince Carter played his college ball at North Carolina, where he was…

40. Tyson Chandler Basketball

We honestly think that Tyson Chandler is among one of the most…

123. Billy Idol

This page generously sponsored by: Nobody yet! Sponsor it on Patreon to be the first name on this list!
123.  Billy Idol

There are many artists on this list who are easy to categorize. If you were take one look at Billy Idol, you would assume he was a Punk Rock star, and while he was initially one (with his band Generation X), musically it would be difficult to say that he was the first Punk star of the MTV generation. It would be more accurate to say he was the first star of MTV who “looked” like a Punk superstar.

After Generation X folded, Billy Idol embarked on a solo career that eclipsed expectations. Idol still looked like a Punk Rocker, but musically he was creating songs that blended Pop, Metal hooks, a touch of New Wave into a series of songs that were danceable and appealed to numerous demographics. His bad boy good looks were a natural fit for television and he had such crossover appeal that his albums would fit almost any genre. Currently Billy Idol is viewed by some as a guilty pleasure of the decade of decadence and as long as that is the purveying perception, Idol will have difficulty making the Hall.

 

FilmStrip Rock.Billy Idol

www.billyidol.net

Should Billy Idol be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2007
  • Country of Origin: United Kingdom (London, England)
  • Why they will get in: A series of success and Punk Rock roots combined with American success helps his cause.
  • Why they won't get in: He is not as respected as other Pop stars and viewed by some as more image than substance.
  • Nominated in:  Never
  • Essential Albums: Billy Idol (1982)
    Rebel Yell (1983)
    Whiplash Smile (1986)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: White Wedding (From Billy Idol, 1982)
    Hot in the City (From Billy Idol, 1982)
    Rebel Yell (From Rebel Yell, 1983)
    Flesh for Fantasy (From Rebel Yell, 1983)
    Shock to the System (From Cyberpunk, 1992)

Should Billy Idol be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2%

SHAKY KNEES MUSIC FESTIVAL

May 05, 2024

Buy your Tickets to see Shaky Knees Music Festival HERE!

BILLY IDOL

May 12, 2024

Buy your Tickets to see Billy Idol HERE!

BILLY IDOL

May 15, 2024

Buy your Tickets to see Billy Idol HERE!

BILLY IDOL - PREMIUM PACKAGE

May 17, 2024

Buy your Tickets to see BILLY IDOL - PREMIUM PACKAGE HERE!

 
Last modified on Sunday, 04 June 2023 18:19
Tagged under

Comments powered by CComment