Steve Stevens - Let my Guitar do the Talking - Part 1

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • 🎸 Part 1 of the interview with guitar legend Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) discussing his unique guitar style, signature sound, and some unforgettable riffs. Tune in now for a rockin' experience! 🤘
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Komentáře • 474

  • @fredkelly4365
    @fredkelly4365 Před 5 měsíci +235

    Top bloke and deeply underrated musician

    • @vintagevinylvets1187
      @vintagevinylvets1187 Před 5 měsíci +2

      💯

    • @roncougar1
      @roncougar1 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Steve’s personality is AAAA+

    • @jaybd9329
      @jaybd9329 Před 5 měsíci +8

      Who said he’s underrated?

    • @JohnDoe-jc3cl
      @JohnDoe-jc3cl Před 5 měsíci +8

      🤮 If I hear
      “ underrated guitarist”
      “ covert narcissist “
      “ abuse “
      on the Internet again, I’m going to throw up 🤮

    • @squicker
      @squicker Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@JohnDoe-jc3clThis comment is under-rated

  • @BruceLee-zd9bw
    @BruceLee-zd9bw Před 2 měsíci +22

    This man is just from another planet.
    What a talented musician he really is.
    👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @zebra2346
    @zebra2346 Před 2 měsíci +24

    I love how Steve Stevens extracts every possible sound and texture from a guitar. Very unique and truly a great guitarist. Total respect

  • @shaunshelly3314
    @shaunshelly3314 Před 5 měsíci +114

    When I saw him play the unplugged set with Billy Idol, I realised that Steve Stevens is hugely underrated - his ability to play multiple parts simultaneously is just brilliant.

  • @joesatchton212
    @joesatchton212 Před 5 měsíci +95

    Steve Stevens is a monster player. Period. He and Billy idol belong on every single shortlist of greatest singer/axeslinger duos of all time.
    My favorite quote about Steve Stevens came out of one of the guitar mags back in the day. During a studio visit where Steve was recording the first Atomic Playboys record, the writer of the article commented that he heard the most incredibly precise, machine gun like rhythm playing he had ever heard. Every strike was perfect and in perfect time.
    That kind of rhythmic precision and excellence, to me, really describes a core element of Steve's playing style.

    • @davidsellers3639
      @davidsellers3639 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Steve is definitely bad ass and has a little different style and technique than you usually hear

    • @RolanTHUNDER
      @RolanTHUNDER Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah, he's fantastic!

    • @HAL900032
      @HAL900032 Před 4 měsíci +1

      so badass its hard to understand just by looking at him . never misses a beat.

    • @piotrmartyniuk7689
      @piotrmartyniuk7689 Před měsícem

      Jest super
      Brak słów na takie talenty ❤

  • @rudolfbittnermusic
    @rudolfbittnermusic Před 5 měsíci +30

    Stevens is a living legend.

  • @yanicklajoie6237
    @yanicklajoie6237 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You can't be underrated and have been part of any MJ songs legacy. He's a legend since a while, world is just overwhelmed by tons of distractions. Hearing him unplugged shows even more of his musicianship and talent.

  • @michaelschmidt9708
    @michaelschmidt9708 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Steve is such a bad ass. His 'Flamenco A Go-Go' solo album is one of THE greatest guitar albums of all time. Incredibly expressive.

  • @cybergnetwork588
    @cybergnetwork588 Před 5 měsíci +11

    For those saying he is underrated, shut up. Everybody knows how good he is and he is very well rated guitar player.

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 Před 5 měsíci +32

    What a LEGEND. So humble and a fan as much as a player.

  • @YourMomsSideDude
    @YourMomsSideDude Před 4 měsíci +25

    I just love this guy. So down to earth and a killer guitarist.

    • @lincthomas7178
      @lincthomas7178 Před 4 měsíci +1

      LISTEN TO ATOMIC PLAYBOYS ALBUM!!

    • @batphink2655
      @batphink2655 Před 4 měsíci

      @@lincthomas7178 I still haven't heard these guys I keep forgetting Thanks for reminding me!

  • @pietgeyer3788
    @pietgeyer3788 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Unglaublich schön,er ist für mich der beste, sympathischste Gitarrist überhaupt, Steve, Hut ab,man sollte ihm ein Denkmal setzen ❤❤

  • @whenwedecay
    @whenwedecay Před 5 měsíci +97

    Stevens is a highly underrated guitarist. He's a phenomenal talent that can play anything

    • @michaelb.42112
      @michaelb.42112 Před 5 měsíci +7

      He's pretty rated !

    • @jaybd9329
      @jaybd9329 Před 5 měsíci +7

      I think you mean unpopular. So many miss-use the term ‘underrated’. All guitarists know he’s highly rated

    • @whenwedecay
      @whenwedecay Před 5 měsíci

      @@jaybd9329 guitarists know, there's an entire generation that associates Steve Stevens with 80's hair bands. Yes, he is underrated by them

    • @ScragNath
      @ScragNath Před 4 měsíci +2

      Can he play the Spoons?

    • @whenwedecay
      @whenwedecay Před 4 měsíci

      @@ScragNath I don't know. The subject is guitar playing. Stevens can play any style or genre on a guitar

  • @brettgarsed
    @brettgarsed Před 5 měsíci +43

    That is a MASSIVE guitar tone!! Love Steve, amazing musician all around.

    • @davidsellers3639
      @davidsellers3639 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It’s the extra little notes he is adding that changes the sound,sadly too many are really missing what they are hearing

  • @aleksandarculum
    @aleksandarculum Před 5 měsíci +42

    It's incredible to see him play so easily 😮

  • @nickyb6435
    @nickyb6435 Před 3 měsíci +7

    35 years ago my 18 year old self made sure i got to see Steve Stevens live, one of my better decisions in life

  • @batphink2655
    @batphink2655 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I can't believe how humble and soft spoken Steve is for such a brilliant guitarist, seems fame never got to his head which is a good thing!

  • @fonkamex
    @fonkamex Před 5 měsíci +29

    Love this guy. He is a great rock guitarist.

  • @LetzBeaFranque
    @LetzBeaFranque Před 5 měsíci +18

    Mr Stevens is a brilliant rock guitarist. Creatively he is right up there with his heroes.

  • @Mike-eq4ky
    @Mike-eq4ky Před 5 měsíci +38

    This guy is awesome... so underrated. He's very much an original and I love his style and approach to composition.

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere Před 5 měsíci +39

    I clicked on this to see what was going on and this turned out to be the most humble, fun,
    least pretentious guitar discussion I've seen/ heard in a real long time. This made me love Stevens.
    Thanks man!

  • @robertdiehl1281
    @robertdiehl1281 Před 5 měsíci +14

    He, makes rock and roll fun. Full of energy and passion.

  • @toddclarke1580
    @toddclarke1580 Před 5 měsíci +18

    That Tone is amazing .

  • @davidc.9261
    @davidc.9261 Před 12 dny

    What an incredibly talented musician. A pleasure to listen to.. and modest.

  • @jferg999
    @jferg999 Před 3 měsíci +3

    One of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents, Steve.

  • @zundap100
    @zundap100 Před 5 měsíci +14

    I love Steve Sevens, he is a nice and humble guy and an amazing guitar player. Thanks for video.

  • @edmotler2115
    @edmotler2115 Před 3 měsíci +4

    What an amazing musician. He's been killing it his entire carrier. Legend.

  • @robbieparker9959
    @robbieparker9959 Před měsícem

    Seen him live with Billy Idol. Best concert I've been to and I've done some of the big ones. Got the pick he threw into the crowd. Phenomenal guitar player.

  • @myronman3
    @myronman3 Před 5 měsíci +6

    i have been a fan of his since i was 10. i am 51 now. i REALLY enjoy his playing. he is one of my all time favorites.

  • @oldtimer4888
    @oldtimer4888 Před 4 měsíci +7

    He's not underrated if you've understood for decades how damn good he is. Thank you for the the great music over the years Steve!

  • @armandoquisiverdi2706
    @armandoquisiverdi2706 Před 17 dny

    Brilliant how he uses extra items to add unique sounds...And a humble person for sharing some guitar techniques....A great musician !...

  • @colonelrobertshaw9170
    @colonelrobertshaw9170 Před 5 měsíci +11

    steve really is a great guitarplayer , he and billy made some awsome music

  • @chrisbolton5461
    @chrisbolton5461 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Superb guitarist and humble with it.

  • @Riv66
    @Riv66 Před 5 měsíci +12

    He's incredible. Amazing player.

  • @LichaelMewis
    @LichaelMewis Před 3 měsíci +3

    Love Steve's playing.

  • @sabba25
    @sabba25 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Class act! True musician

  • @user-KrishnaBlessings
    @user-KrishnaBlessings Před měsícem

    Just the best guitarist alive, thanks for your Inspiration and divine performance ❤❤❤

  • @przemysawrajewski7357
    @przemysawrajewski7357 Před 5 měsíci +9

    One of the best ever.

  • @zeppelinmexicano
    @zeppelinmexicano Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the way this guy plays. He's quite the technician, but also has that feel for real music.

  • @RacerX888
    @RacerX888 Před 5 měsíci +7

    I saw Steve twice with Billy Idol many years ago. The absolute best live guitar performances I have ever seen. The man is a legend!

  • @cristianocollarin2236
    @cristianocollarin2236 Před 2 měsíci +3

    what a great guitarist Steve is!

  • @steveskuras2515
    @steveskuras2515 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Totally agree with the underrated comments. He's so underrated and such a great guitarist. He can play anything and has some of the most iconic riffs in rock and roll. Rebel Yell, Dancing with Myself White Wedding

  • @JohnDoe-jc3cl
    @JohnDoe-jc3cl Před 5 měsíci +3

    7:13
    F K !
    “ Eyes w o a Face” riff
    Wow. That’s Rock and Roll !

  • @EricSmith-fp4gq
    @EricSmith-fp4gq Před 4 měsíci +3

    One of my top five player's of all time. Thank Steve, and Billy ( you compliment each other so perfect) for some amazing music. Love you brother

  • @mrmaclipstick5183
    @mrmaclipstick5183 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I agree with everyone that he was so underrated. I think when heavy metal started to take over.. he was just overshadowed cuz so many guitarists were booming in the 80s to early 90s. I know he wasn't always with Billy Idol. Played with others like Vince Neil and Michael Jackson. I remember also having Atomic Playboys. But.. it just never really blew up for him.

  • @wcreview8227
    @wcreview8227 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Steve Stevens is a Legend AND he has been seen locally where I live ad where he is from !! Long Island!! Great Player

  • @aandc2005
    @aandc2005 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Steve is such outstanding guitar player!! One of very favorites! Love the delay so beautiful!!!👍🎸🤘

  • @jjw3956
    @jjw3956 Před 3 měsíci +1

    One cool dude right here. Down to earth guy beyond a doubt.

  • @hybris159
    @hybris159 Před 3 měsíci +2

    One of my absolute favourite guitarist 👍👍🏆

  • @kennethgiaramita4978
    @kennethgiaramita4978 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Steve I used play at Zappa's during the early 80s.I saw you many times with one hand clap.You were amazingly exceptual even in those days.You even saw me rehearse at my studio on bath ave in Brooklyn.As i was leaving you paid me a compliment and said "your a really good bass player."Coming from you i regard that as the greatest acknowledgement that I ever received back in my playing days.I'll never forget that.Thanks for the memories.

  • @randyjohnson5426
    @randyjohnson5426 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Steve is such a fantastic guitar player with many tricks in his bag.
    Im a guitar lover and appreciate all the different sounds a guitar player can create....EVH was the king of cool sounds and influenced so many people.
    If anyone else is the same as me check John 5's latest video promoting his new " Ghost" guitar....the song is strung out.

  • @tonyeckman4822
    @tonyeckman4822 Před 5 měsíci +4

    He rules. Still looks killer and plays even better.

  • @miked8227
    @miked8227 Před 2 měsíci

    Just totally awesome in the rebel yell video. One kick ass song too. I’m 60 and we blow out the stock speakers in my 2023 Chevy Suburban when the fm station plays it.

  • @nicky4745
    @nicky4745 Před měsícem +1

    Stevens ist für mich der Beste Gitarrist. Und bestimmt ein lieber der nicht abgehoben ist. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @thestuwrightwright
    @thestuwrightwright Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good God. One of the best. And his tone!

  • @rickfigueroamusic
    @rickfigueroamusic Před měsícem +1

    There is a band called Black Light Syndrome. He teams up with Terry Bosio and Tony Levin. What he does on those two albums is wonderful. What a talent!

    • @levibondjr4650
      @levibondjr4650 Před 14 dny +1

      Thank you for sharing. Gonna look into that.

  • @twocentproductions5326
    @twocentproductions5326 Před měsícem

    Steve makes the difference from a good guitar riff and a iconic guitar riff 👍

  • @johnglenn1457
    @johnglenn1457 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I seen Billy Idol a few years back and Steve is a monster on the guitar!!!

  • @aahmed8239
    @aahmed8239 Před 5 měsíci +6

    "Man For All Seasons" is a killer track with Amazing Solo ❤

    • @guitarfan84
      @guitarfan84 Před 5 měsíci +1

      yes! the jazzy solo at the end

  • @gregoryrollins59
    @gregoryrollins59 Před 2 měsíci

    Dude, eyes without a face have always been my favorite songs by you guys. Even when people would ask me why I like Billie Idol, I'd say Steve Steven's. Love your sound.
    Peace and Ahev

  • @ThinkReal
    @ThinkReal Před 5 měsíci +4

    My favorite guitarist.

  • @pioneer318
    @pioneer318 Před 3 měsíci

    Уровень Стивенса просто высочайший, мастер своего дела💪💪💪😎😎💪😎

  • @TraceeRae
    @TraceeRae Před 2 měsíci

    I saw Billy idol and Steve Steven’s back in the late 80’s, with the cult opening, amazing line up, the cult was on the electric album tour.

  • @user-co6tz3yn7v
    @user-co6tz3yn7v Před 2 měsíci +1

    Stevens is a guitar legend!🤘

  • @alanlatimer1024
    @alanlatimer1024 Před 2 měsíci

    I will love to see Steve with Billy Idol live killer tones rhythm and lead

  • @Stratisfied22
    @Stratisfied22 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Stevens is just phenomenal, a genius as far as playing exactly what the song needs without ever over doing it.

  • @eldoroonie
    @eldoroonie Před 5 měsíci +3

    Please release more music, Steve!

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 Před měsícem

    A lovely person and a stunning guitar player...superb!!

  • @koolkutz7
    @koolkutz7 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Steve is a great guitar player, very creative. I love all his work over the years.

  • @user-sx3yc3yb8j
    @user-sx3yc3yb8j Před 4 měsíci +2

    Forever growing and getting better. Very underrated. My hero

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Před 2 měsíci

    Phenomenal guitar player. I love Steve Stevens. Listen to "Flesh for Fantasy" = a guitar-tone . . . Tour de Force !!!

  • @roberthind3394
    @roberthind3394 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love Steve, such a humble & modest man.

  • @VoviqueTOcean414
    @VoviqueTOcean414 Před 4 měsíci

    The rhythm guitar part in Billy's "Eyes Without A Face" - the best guitar riff you could ever experience. Trust me)

  • @UntitledPanda
    @UntitledPanda Před 29 dny

    Raygun! Love that sound from "The Sun Road" with Bozzio and Levin. So good....

  • @189951
    @189951 Před měsícem

    J'adore Stevens, depuis sa collaboration avec Billy Idol dont il est devenu essentiel et inséparable, il est pour moi un de mes 10 meilleurs guitaristes au monde, car il a une qualité rare comme Tony Iommi et Steve Rothery, c'est de pouvoir reproduire sur scène quasiment à l'identique ce qu'il joue sur un disque et avec quasiment le même son, c'est là que l'on comprend que l'on à affaire à des guitaristes qui travaillent toujours et encore leur instrument et leur son, ce sont des perfectionnistes!
    I love Stevens, since his collaboration with Billy Idol from which he has become essential and inseparable, he is for me one of my 10 best guitarists in the world, because he has a rare quality like Tony Iommi and Steve Rothery, that of being able to reproduce on stage almost identically what he plays on a record and with almost the same sound, this is where we understand that we are dealing with guitarists who always and again work on their instrument and their sound, they are perfectionists!
    From France 💙🤍❤

  • @eddieharcourt6049
    @eddieharcourt6049 Před 2 měsíci

    The guy is amazing. Let's just go with that.

  • @ALANRMOREY
    @ALANRMOREY Před 2 měsíci

    Who the HELL ever underrated Steve? Everybody says UNDERRATED UNDERRATED WHO?

  • @daviddalziel884
    @daviddalziel884 Před 3 měsíci

    Saw Steve with Billy Idol and Deadland Ritual and he was amazing. His playing on Bozzio Levin Stevens album is great too .

  • @phhuynh9881
    @phhuynh9881 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I recognise his way of playing , Steve is just awesome guitar player

  • @anomx1116
    @anomx1116 Před 5 měsíci +2

    First time checking this out, and have to say (being an experienced musician myself) this guy is awesome.

  • @Viper_555
    @Viper_555 Před 2 měsíci

    STEVE!!! Steve’s talent is/was held back within the Billy Idol band. We’re given a little sample of what could be (a kick-ass guitar driven song) and then, all the sudden, it’s over. What a tease! The only time he was allowed to let loose was during his live solos.

  • @adrianisbert4690
    @adrianisbert4690 Před 2 měsíci

    Increible guitarrista!! saludos desde Argentina!!!

  • @rhitee417
    @rhitee417 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Best Guitarist 🎸 dude rocks!

  • @lindapatino1591
    @lindapatino1591 Před 13 dny

    This guy is really good!!! Very impressive!

  • @TheWoodyJohnson
    @TheWoodyJohnson Před 3 měsíci

    What a guy! His demeanor, character, and attitude are all great! I’m glad he’s here and sharing all those nuggets of guitar playing secrets! Underrated? Not if we know who he is and give him proper admiration! Here’s to you Steve! 👍🏻🔥🎸

  • @zeljkoloparic2351
    @zeljkoloparic2351 Před 2 měsíci

    Simply the best!!!

  • @juanziegler1471
    @juanziegler1471 Před 4 měsíci

    I think he is a kind soul. Takes care of Billy during live performances.

  • @davewielhouwer11
    @davewielhouwer11 Před 2 měsíci

    Such a great guitarist, seems like a super nice guy too

  • @DanielHuman1996
    @DanielHuman1996 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The ray gun is freaking amazing!

  • @Hardvolume007
    @Hardvolume007 Před 4 měsíci

    One of the most well rounded players out there. ALWAYS great tone. His amps always had that edge..

  • @A_Final_Hit
    @A_Final_Hit Před 4 měsíci +1

    Would love to see Mr. Stevens and Brian Setzer trading licks work each other. Each of them has forgotten more licks than the rest of us even know.

  • @andyr7267
    @andyr7267 Před 2 měsíci +1

    DAMN STEVE!!!

  • @apstech4618
    @apstech4618 Před 3 měsíci

    That tone is insane! Nobody has that tone.

  • @ElGuapoMikesell
    @ElGuapoMikesell Před 3 měsíci

    Steve Steven’s you are a hall of famer in my eyes wish you got more recognition much love!

  • @WarwickSmiley-oi1xf
    @WarwickSmiley-oi1xf Před měsícem

    That's a Big Sound Coming from the Guitar, My Experience is That it Takes Talent to keep the Noise under Control. I have Over the years come to Respect his Ability with His Guitar..

  • @SebaStarscream
    @SebaStarscream Před měsícem

    Maybe not a name for the masses, but for the ones who are blessed to have at least some musical knowledge, SS is THE MAN

  • @VangeliRock
    @VangeliRock Před 4 měsíci

    Love how he ackowledges Page and Townshsend. Steve Stevens in his own right is an amazing rock guitarist and composer of music. I love how he plays.

  • @rustyblasco7201
    @rustyblasco7201 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm so glad he touched upon the notion of distortion flattening the potential fullness of chords. I've been a metal and rock fan for a long time, but I'm also a lover of harmonically interesting chord structures. Clean(er) sounds bring out this vertical quality the best.

  • @jeffgillespie1377
    @jeffgillespie1377 Před 2 měsíci

    I like how he explains so well what he’s doing

  • @MikeSchuhe-ih3hh
    @MikeSchuhe-ih3hh Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks you...Thats.. Life!!!