Guitarist STEVE STEVENS Discusses New BILLY IDOL Songs
March 25, 2011, 13 years ago
GuitarInternational.com has issued the following report from Rob Cavuoto:
STEVE STEVENS is most notably recognized as the guitarist for BILLY IDOL, a partnership of 30 years that has produced countless Top 10 singles and platinum LPs. He is by far one of the most gifted guitarists to emerge from the ’80s music scene with his background being forged with the greats of the early ‘70’s like JIMI HENDRIX, JEFF BECK and JIMMY PAGE. Unknown to most, Steve also became an avid prog-rock fan, especially the likes of KING CRIMSON and YES.
Combining his hard rock background with Billy’s punk and dance influences, Idol became one of MTV’s early video stars, as such albums as 1982’s Billy Idol and 1983’s Rebel Yell became blockbuster hits — spurred on by Stevens’ inventive guitar work and outrageous glam rock image. I caught up to Steve to talk to him about Idol, his solo career, and his outrageous new reality show with his wife, Married To Rock.
Rob Cavuoto: You mentioned in your emails that you were in the studio with Billy Idol, can you tell us what’s going on?
Steve Stevens: "Yeah, Billy and I are back in the studio with our original producer Keith Forcey, with the three of going through ideas. As of right now, we plan to release groups of four new songs at a time throughout the year. We’re exploring more blues-rock and vintage stuff. I have a bunch of old Silvertone amps that I’m using in the studio right now for that sound.
"Billy and I have been working together for 30 years, so where do you go? We want to explore other areas and try to move in a little different direction. Everybody would love to have Rebel Yell part 2, but for us, we’ve already done it and play all the songs live. Also, a bit of news, Billy is also working on an autobiography."Read more at this location.
(Photo: Rob Cavuoto)
