Artists similar to
Billy Idol
English rock singer‐songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Billy Idol are David Bowie, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Police and Duran Duran, from the same rock, new wave and hard rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Billy Idol?
The artists most similar to Billy Idol are David Bowie, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Police and Duran Duran, from the same rock, new wave and hard rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Billy Idol?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Depeche Mode and R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Billy Idol" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Billy Idol?
Billy Idol is usually associated with rock, new wave, hard rock and classic rock (artist · GB · born 1955), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.