"Kings & Queens" was primarily produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs. Idol will launch a fall European tour in support of the record; the 3-week, 11-show run starts November 5 at the 02 Academy in Birmingham, UK.

The rocker has just published his self-written memoir, "Dancing With Myself." The autobiography delivers a brutally honest account of Idol's journey to fame - from his early days as frontman of the pioneering UK punk band Generation X to his international solo career.