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Generation X

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Biography

Although not as well as known as some of their peers (The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Damned, etc.), first wave U.K. punk rockers Generation X burst onto the scene at the same time as the others. And while they enjoyed some moderate success in their homeland, Generation X would become better-known as the launching pad for their singer, Billy Idol, who would go on to achieve great commercial success come the '80s. Originally formed in 1976, Generation X (which was named after a book that focused on battles between the Mods and the Rockers during the '60s) was comprised of guitarist Bob Andrews, bassist Tony James, drummer Mark Laff, and fronted by Idol. The group was eventually signed up by Chrysalis Records, resulting in a self-titled debut album in 1978 (the U.S. and U.K. versions contained different track listings), as Generation X became one of the first punk bands to appear on the popular British TV music program Top of the Pops.

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  1.  
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    On the floor of Tokyo
    Or down in London town to go, go
    With the record selection
    And the mirror reflection
    I'm dancing with myself
    Dancing With Myself - (3:20)  -  12,989 plays
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    The Greyhound's rockin' out tonight to maximum rockabilly
    When two punks choose to risk the subway for a tube to Piccadilly
    And the Zephyrs stir fast gangs for glory another dumb casualty
    Having fun in South West six when a hidden flick knife flicks
    Oh, kiss me deadly tonight
    Kiss Me Deadly - (4:47)  -  5,085 plays
  3.  
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    Trying to forget your generation
    You know all the ways when in what I see
    The ends must justify the means
    Your generation don't mean a thing to me
    I say your generation don't mean a thing to me
    Your Generation - (4:09)  -  3,683 plays
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    Jailhouse Rocker roots training down in Memphis
    Well, Liverpool Johnny rocks out round Paul's place
    Seconds away as the rhythm comes down
    Well, King faces King in the ring for the crown
    King Rocker, King Rocker
    King Rocker - (2:09)  -  3,345 plays
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    Ready, steady, go
    Ready, steady, go
    Ready, steady, go
    Ready, steady, go
    I'm not in love with television
    Ready Steady Go - (2:59)  -  3,756 plays
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