Dancing With Myself: The Billy Idol Autobiography

Dancing with Myself

by Billy Idol

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Billy Idol is one of the most iconic and influential rock stars of all time. With his signature sneer, spiky hair, and rebel attitude, Idol has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In his autobiography, Dancing With Myself, Idol tells the story of his life, from his early days as a punk rocker in London to his rise to international fame. It is a candid and revealing account of Idol's struggles with addiction, depression, and self-destruction, as well as his triumphs and successes.

Dancing With Myself is a must-read for any fan of Billy Idol. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of a man who has overcome adversity to achieve his dreams.

Early Life

William Michael Albert Broad was born on November 30, 1955, in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. His father was a teacher and his mother was a housewife. Idol has described his childhood as "unhappy" and has said that he was often bullied by his classmates.

Idol began playing guitar at the age of 14. He dropped out of school at the age of 16 and moved to London to pursue a career in music.

Punk Rock

In London, Idol became involved in the punk rock scene. He joined the band Generation X in 1976 and released three albums with the group. Generation X was one of the most popular punk bands of the era, but they never achieved mainstream success.

Idol left Generation X in 1981 and began a solo career. His debut album, Don't Stop, was a commercial success and spawned the hit singles "Dancing With Myself" and "White Wedding."

International Stardom

Idol's second album, Rebel Yell, was an even bigger success than his debut. The album featured the hit singles "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face." Idol became a global superstar and was featured on the covers of magazines such as Rolling Stone and Time.

Idol continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He has also starred in several films and television shows.

Struggles

Idol has struggled with addiction and depression throughout his life. He has been arrested several times for drug possession and has been in and out of rehab. Idol has also been open about his struggles with depression and has said that he has attempted suicide.

Despite his struggles, Idol has continued to be a successful musician. He has released several albums in recent years and continues to tour the world.

Triumphs

Idol has achieved many triumphs in his life. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has received a Grammy Award.

Idol is a survivor. He has overcome adversity to achieve his dreams. He is an inspiration to millions of people around the world.

Dancing With Myself is a must-read for any fan of Billy Idol. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of a man who has overcome adversity to achieve his dreams.

Idol's story is a reminder that anything is possible if you never give up. It is a story of hope and redemption. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Dancing with Myself

by Billy Idol

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	82439 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	337 pages

FREE