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In "Dancing with myself," Billy Idol chronicles key moments that forged his identity as a rock musician. He reflects on his English upbringing, studies at Sussex University, and close associations with the Sex Pistols, Chelsea, and Generation X. The memoir blends personal survival stories with a vivid celebration of punk's genesis, giving readers a firsthand account of music history from a front‑line participant.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Billy Idol
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