Generation X is a term used to describe generations in many countries around the world born from the 1960s and 1970s although the exact temporal boundaries of Generation X are not well defined. The term has become used in demography, the social sciences, and marketing, though it is most often used in popular culture.

Generation X were an English pop-influenced punk rock band, formed on 21 November 1976 by Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe.

The core members of Generation X were vocalist Billy Idol (who has since maintained a remarkable 25+ year solo career) and bassist Tony James (later of Sigue Sigue Sputnik and 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 Cove