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idol

[ahyd-l] / ˈaɪd l /




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Idol: Look at Pink Floyd: David Gilmour and Roger Waters can’t stand being in the same room, let alone make music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Idol: They did the MC5 year before last.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division, New Order, Oasis, and Sade have all been nominated in the past, but were not selected for induction.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The announcements of the honorees came in a live episode of the "American Idol" competition, helmed by rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

As it turns out, my landscape of Gui’s Human Idol Emporium is not sarcastic at all, I don’t think.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson




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