Generation X

British punk rock band · English post‐punk band aka “Gen X”

Members

• John Towe 1976-11-21–1977-04 (drums (drum set)) · Discogs, MusicBrainz
• Billy Idol 1976-11-21–1981-02 (lead vocals) · Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
• Tony James 1976-11-21–1981-02 (bass guitar) · Discogs, MusicBrainz
• Bob Derwood Andrews 1976–1979-12 (guitar) · Discogs, MusicBrainz
• Mark Laff 1977-04–1980-01 (drums (drum set)) · Discogs, MusicBrainz
• Terry Chimes 1980–1981 (drums (drum set)) · Discogs, MusicBrainz
• James Stevenson 1980–1981 (guitar) · Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

Billy Idol & Gen X Billy Idol With Generation X GEN X Gemeration X Gen X Gen-X Gen.X GenX Genaration X Genaretion X Generation Generation X Generation-X Generation.X GenerationX Generatione X Generazion X Generazione X Generetion X Genration X Genx 4 Génération X ジェネレーション X ジェネレーションX

Links

• VIAF viaf.org/viaf/151122762
• allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000202545
• discogs www.discogs.com/artist/264096
• discogs listed en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X_(band)
• discogs listed www.empty.de/GenerationX.htm
• discogs listed www.nemsworld.com/genx/daybyday.htm
• discogs listed www.punk77.co.uk/groups/generationx.htm
• discogs listed www.facebook.com/GenerationXArchiveScrapbook
• fanpage www.nemsworld.com/genx/
• fanpage fanart.tv/artist/4c141ecd-23f9-4881-9a8c-27e7e7a
• free streaming open.spotify.com/artist/16rBQwiRISNwmIZFChMees
• free streaming open.spotify.com/artist/1inWec2E2UgfzMAhwjgTXe
• free streaming www.deezer.com/artist/190652
• last.fm www.last.fm/music/Generation%20X
• lyrics genius.com/artists/Generation-x
• myspace myspace.com/generationx
• other databases id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92120155
• other databases d-nb.info/gnd/6066784-9
• other databases rateyourmusic.com/artist/generation_x
• other databases www.musik-sammler.de/artist/11046/
• other databases www.muziekweb.nl/Link/M00000028617/POPULAR/
• other databases www.whosampled.com/Generation-X/
• purchase for download music.apple.com/us/artist/13796412
• purchase for download open.qobuz.com/artist/39245
• secondhandsongs secondhandsongs.com/artist/9009
• social network www.facebook.com/142327302614893
• social network www.instagram.com/generationx_official/
• songkick www.songkick.com/artists/117116
• soundcloud soundcloud.com/generation-x-official
• streaming music.amazon.com/artists/B008OSS6QU
• streaming music.apple.com/gb/artist/13796412
• streaming tidal.com/artist/11039
• streaming tidal.com/artist/7252147
• streaming www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QKQXGE
• wikidata www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1157004
• wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X_(band)
• youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UC33IBopEVvNxtmpAoKMMm_Q
• youtube music music.youtube.com/channel/UC33IBopEVvNxtmpAoKMMm

Identifiers

mbid: 4c141ecd-23f9-4881-9a8c-27e7e7af708c · wikidata: Q1157004 · isni: 0000000123596597 · discogs: 264096 · apple_music: 13796412 · spotify: 1inWec2E2UgfzMAhwjgTXe

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