The core members of Generation Xwere vocalist Billy Idol(whose since maintained a remarkable 25+ year solo career) and bassist Tony James(later of Sigue Sigue Sputnikand for a spell The Sisters of Mercy). Generation X was formed in 1976 after guitarist Billy Idol (aka William Broad) and bassist Tony James decided to go out on their own, leaving Gene October, the leader of their then band Chelsea. In December of 76, they played the first punk gig at mecca club The Roxy in London's Covent Garden neighborhood with friends from "the Bromley contingent" Siouxsie and the Banshees, a band featuring a young Sid Vicious. The blatantly image conscious group soon secured management, fired their first drummer, and auditioned over 50 drummers before settling on of Subway Sect. They were photogenic and signed a worldwide long term deal to Chrysalis (also home of Blondie) and had popsmith Phil Wainman, producer of Bay City Rollersand Sweetmix their debut album.
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Generation X

The first[last?] lot make a few mistakes
They didn't die young, they got big waists
We got let down at the back of Earls Court
[ And?] We sware that night we'd never get caught
Cos we were smarter than they were (they were)
We started out with guitars and hate
With our rooms in the clouds we could hardly wait
Our legs apart, our amps up high
The stage caught fire (then?) the charts blew up
And we play more than they do (they do)
Promises Promises
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
We made our shirts with sprays and knives
Then we saved up for weeks for Malcolm's strides
Our hair was short we said what we thought
We'd never be scared [we'd] never be bought
Never sell out like they did - they did
Promises Promises
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
Soon you'll get your gear form Marks and Sparks
Punk'll take over Top of the Pops
Think you're having a real cool time?
Watch out kid you're next in line - Oh Yeah
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
Do you remember the promises promises - I do-
Where were you in '75
When there weren't no gigs and we were jive
(Promises promises promises remember)
No one gave a shit for our Rock'n'Roll dream
R men laughed re-release the Cream
(Promises promises promises remember)
And they thought we were stupid
And they thought we were stupid
And we promised we'd get back get back
Do you remember the Promises Promises
Do you remember the Promises Promises
What I do, what I do, what I do, w