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Billy Idol

Rock isn't art, it's the way ordinary people talk.

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Billy Idol means that rock music is not meant to be seen as highbrow or elite like traditional art, but rather as a natural form of expression used by everyday people. It captures how regular individuals communicate their feelings and experiences in a straightforward, relatable way.

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