Categories SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Billy Idol Released “Whiplash Smile” 35 Years Ago Today Post author By MAGNET Staff Post date October 20, 2021 35 years ago today, Billy Idol released Whiplash Smile. Man for all seasons. Read our live review from 2019: Billy Idol & Steve Stevens On An Acoustic Trip, Tryin’ To Stay Hip, Sayin’ Their Prayers ← Live Review: Patti Smith, New York City, Sept. 19, 2021 → MAGNET Classics Podcast: The Real Story Behind Matthew Sweet’s “Girlfriend”