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When you think of Billy Idol, images of spiky blonde hair, snarling vocals, and punk-fueled anthems like Rebel Yell or White Wedding come to mind. Given his ties to the Sex Pistols and the late-1970s punk explosion, one might assume his biggest inspirations came from Sid Vicious or Johnny Rotten. …

In the vibrant cultural revolution of the 1960s, two bands towered above all others in shaping the future of popular music: The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Together, they spearheaded the British Invasion, altering the soundscape of rock and roll while influencing fashion, youth identity, and countercultural ideals. Both bands …