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Generation X (also known as Gen X) were an English punk rock band, formed on 21 November 1976 by Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe.
Originally formed as Chelsea along with lead singer Gene October, they soon broke away from October and changed their name to Generation X (after Jane Deverson’s 1965 sociology book, a copy of which was owned by Idol’s mother). Idol switched from guitar to vocal duties, and Bob “Derwood” Andrews joined as lead guitarist. They played their first live show on 21 December 1976 at The Roxy (becoming the very first band to play at the venue).
Towe was later replaced on drums by Mark Laff (ex-Subway Sect), to complete the “official” line-up, before the band signed to Chrysalis Records and released their first single, “Your Generation” in September, 1977. This configuration would remain through their first two albums, the self titled, Generation X (1977), followed by Valley Of The Dolls (1979).
Generation X were one of the first punk bands to appear on the popular BBC Television music program Top of the Pops. Unlike other punk bands, Generation X ignored some of the ‘rules’ and ‘ideals’ adopted by UK punk rock bands, taking inspiration from British pop of the 1960s. In 1977, they covered John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth”, and in 1979 they teamed up with veteran old-school rocker Ian Hunter who produced their second album Valley of the Dolls.
There were differences in the group’s musical direction that they struggled to resolve. They wanted to remain true to their punk roots while pursuing a heavier rock sound. Internal disagreements came to a head in late 1979 during the recording of what was to have been their third album.
Originally formed as Chelsea along with lead singer Gene October, they soon broke away from October and changed their name to Generation X (after Jane Deverson’s 1965 sociology book, a copy of which was owned by Idol’s mother). Idol switched from guitar to vocal duties, and Bob “Derwood” Andrews joined as lead guitarist. They played their first live show on 21 December 1976 at The Roxy (becoming the very first band to play at the venue).
Towe was later replaced on drums by Mark Laff (ex-Subway Sect), to complete the “official” line-up, before the band signed to Chrysalis Records and released their first single, “Your Generation” in September, 1977. This configuration would remain through their first two albums, the self titled, Generation X (1977), followed by Valley Of The Dolls (1979).
Generation X were one of the first punk bands to appear on the popular BBC Television music program Top of the Pops. Unlike other punk bands, Generation X ignored some of the ‘rules’ and ‘ideals’ adopted by UK punk rock bands, taking inspiration from British pop of the 1960s. In 1977, they covered John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth”, and in 1979 they teamed up with veteran old-school rocker Ian Hunter who produced their second album Valley of the Dolls.
There were differences in the group’s musical direction that they struggled to resolve. They wanted to remain true to their punk roots while pursuing a heavier rock sound. Internal disagreements came to a head in late 1979 during the recording of what was to have been their third album.
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Pryde escreveu:
Please vote for COCK SPARRER in The British Rock Artists League!!
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TheOnlyRoc escreveu:
I dont see why a fan of Gen X would have a problem with Green Day. They did the same thing Gen X attempted to do (bring punk to the mainstream) but succeeded.
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grossy2 escreveu:
that's nothing to brag about...
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TheOnlyRoc escreveu:
they brag about being one of Green Day's favourite punk bands in the booklet of Kiss Me Deadly.
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towzak escreveu:
Kiss me deadly is a wonderful track. Unfortunately, Billy Idol was plastic so Gen X evaporated pretty quiclkly into Billy's self esteem and self loving. First album worthy of a good shout - after that it all goes downhill. Punk band ? bout 5 minutes yeah but lost the plot.
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t0talimm0rtalz escreveu:
awesome band
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fantomsquid escreveu:
solo idol makes me want to puke but the first Generation X album is Indispensable.
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time_2waste escreveu:
i agree with kinksy
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killergrl09 escreveu:
Youth youth youth is all time favorite!
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BlueSuedeShoe escreveu:
Kiss Me Deadly, Billy.
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heyletsgetknown escreveu:
what's remarkable is that billy idol was able to maintain a career outside of generation x.
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bamboocha69 escreveu:
мне нравица ready steady go!
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tosser67 escreveu:
Memories of teenage sex 'n' drugs 'n' violence for kicks.........need I say more?
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Solvant escreveu:
Wild Youth/Wild Dub, it makes me to dance with myself !
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psychopeach escreveu:
lets sink another drink
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grossy2 escreveu:
one hundred punks RULE!
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golden__boy escreveu:
GENERATION X rock's. (!!!)
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kinsky escreveu:
One of the best first wave punk bands of all time without question.
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FrozZzy escreveu:
one of my favorite band, indeed.
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