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Steve Stevens on why the ’80s were Hamer time for the Billy Idol guitarist – and it was all thanks to Paul Stanley
By Andrew Daly published
Steve Stevens turns the clock back to May 1986 to tell us all about the Hamer SS1 he is holding on the cover of GW, and what became of all those other Hamers

“I was approached to join David Lee Roth’s band, initially… I didn’t want to be Eddie Van Halen part two”: Steve Stevens on laying down the Dirty Diana solo with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, recording Rebel Yell – and why Vai got it right with Roth
By Andrew Daly published
The Billy Idol guitarist discusses the folk guitar lick he adapted for one of his boss’ biggest hits, his secret-weapon amp, and how his early work is echoed in Idol’s upcoming return-to-punk record

“Gritty, fast-paced and hectic”: Billy Morrison recruits Steve Vai, John 5 and Ozzy Osbourne for his first solo record in 9 years
By Phil Weller published
The Billy Idol guitarist is set to team with a stellar cast – including his co-guitarist Steve Stevens – for a record that sees him reflecting on a riotous world, and you can hear the first single, Drowning, now

Steve Stevens teams up with Herman Li for Jason Becker fundraiser jam
By Matt Owen published
The pair pulled out all the stops during a virtual jam session, before partaking in the customary blindfold shred challenge

Watch Deadland Ritual Cover Black Sabbath, Velvet Revolver, Billy Idol at First-Ever Live Show
By Richard Bienstock published
Supergroup featuring Geezer Butler, Steve Stevens and Matt Sorum performed at the Troubadour in Hollywood.

Steve Stevens: The Right Way to Play Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell"
By Damian Fanelli published
Steve Stevens spill the beans about the lick's bluesy roots—and shows you how to play it correctly.

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Detail Acoustic 'Turned On, Tuned In and Unplugged' Tour
By Richard Bienstock published
The duo will perform Idol classics, along with covers and spoken-word interludes.
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