Generation X, the band Billy Idol and Tony James left Chelsea to start, had a string of some of the best
singles of the early punk era, were the first band of its kind to be on Top Of The Pops, were the
first to explore multicultural territory, and were early supporters of Rock Against Racism.
But their unabashed love of ‘50s and ‘60s pop culture was a triple no-no, because punk:
a) having “no future,” couldn’t have a past either;
b) detested the “commercialism” of pop; and
c) was anti-culture.
Lynn, I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying these photos and songs. You've obviously put a lot of time and effort into it ....... much appreciated! ~V~
