Billy Idol
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Billy Idol visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of his hit album "Rebel Yell." He flipped the famous light switch, lighting the building Red and Blue with a Lighting Bold in the Mast. Idol then had an exclusive performance for fans alongside guitarist Steve Stevens.
- His stage name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a note written by his teacher on a badly written paper he made in school.
- His albums "Rebel Yell" (1983) and "Whiplash Smile" (1986) were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
- Idol received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording on January 5, 2023. It is located in front of Amoeba Music.
