Billy Idol

The Billy Idol guitarist loved the CBGB scene but credits many other artists as inspirations.

Idol's brood got bigger a few years ago, thanks to a chance connection made courtesy of a DNA test.

Billy Idol's right-hand man also discusses his new signature line of Ciari guitars.

The spiked-hair singer's records mirror his life, from sneering punk to MTV star.

Singer recalls being embraced by the scene early in his career.

He recalls having to "escape from the audience" after a crowd grew enraged by the symbol.

Punk rock pinup was hot in Bat City.

Singer says he "would be dead" if he hadn’t changed his ways.

In addition to their biggest solo hits, both stars revisited the work of their former punk rock bands.

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