Night Flight - Billy Idol Video Profile (1983)
: 25 minutes
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synopsis
Join us for an exclusive interview with Billy Idol on Night Flight during the show's 1983 season (he came back for a second interview in 1985, which is also streaming now!) Promoting his self-titled solo debut, Idol discusses why he left Generation X to go solo, his early rock 'n' roll influences, and the English class system. Also featuring a 1972 Beat Club performance by the Grease Band.
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