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.
One of my favorite things about Billy Idol is every time you see them together on stage you can tell how lucky Billy knows he is to have this man by his side.
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.
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.
Blows my mind watching him show all these techniques. It's the talent and creativity of Eddie or Jimi with the mindset of a fan and teacher. This is a master musician.
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!
A woman I know went to a large group dinner in San Francisco and Steve Stevens was one of the guests. She said she fell in love with him the minute they started talking. He was very humble and oozed cool , with no rock star attitude at all. Just a great guy.
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.
Here’s an example of why Steve Stevens is great: In a decade, when every rock guitarist wanted to be soloing ala Eddie Van Halen gymnastics, (and Steve has the chops also), he takes an 18 bar solo in White Wedding , instead of blowing, develops a very simple, but beautiful, weaving, melodic part, which resolves like a satisfying end to a movie. That instrumental guitar part cut through the noise on the radio and holds up great through time. Dude was smart.
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.
Where have I been for the last 30 years this guy is EXTRAORDINARY!! If he’s not a highly recognized guitar player in the music industry then somethings terribly wrong. WOW- just WOW. 💝💃🏻💃🏻👍
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!
Steve is an incredible guitarist and very down to earth and humble. He has a very unique style and take that are all his own. I'm a huge fan of his. I think the riff in Eyes Without a Face is one of the most memorable and badass guitar riffs of all time, no matter how simple it is.
Steve created many of my favorite riffs, from my teen years. From 'White Wedding' to 'Eyes Without A Face', his licks always kicked ass. Thanks, Steve!
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.
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
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! 👍🏻🔥🎸
This man is just from another planet.
What a talented musician he really is.
👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely!!
I love how Steve Stevens extracts every possible sound and texture from a guitar. Very unique and truly a great guitarist. Total respect
Gotta luv what u do
Top bloke and deeply underrated musician
💯
Steve’s personality is AAAA+
Who said he’s underrated?
🤮 If I hear
“ underrated guitarist”
“ covert narcissist “
“ abuse “
on the Internet again, I’m going to throw up 🤮
@@JohnDoe-jc3clThis comment is under-rated
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.
Yep,totally rad
THATS CORRECT!!!
It was mind blowing.
He started with Classical guitar so it makes sense!
One of my favorite things about Billy Idol is every time you see them together on stage you can tell how lucky Billy knows he is to have this man by his side.
What a LEGEND. So humble and a fan as much as a player.
35 years ago my 18 year old self made sure i got to see Steve Stevens live, one of my better decisions in life
That is a MASSIVE guitar tone!! Love Steve, amazing musician all around.
It’s the extra little notes he is adding that changes the sound,sadly too many are really missing what they are hearing
He uses special pick ups in his guitars, almost all of them are retrofitted with custom pick ups
One of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents, Steve.
He, makes rock and roll fun. Full of energy and passion.
Love the way this guy plays. He's quite the technician, but also has that feel for real music.
What an amazing musician. He's been killing it his entire carrier. Legend.
I just love this guy. So down to earth and a killer guitarist.
LISTEN TO ATOMIC PLAYBOYS ALBUM!!
@@lincthomas7178 I still haven't heard these guys I keep forgetting Thanks for reminding me!
Mr Stevens is a brilliant rock guitarist. Creatively he is right up there with his heroes.
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.
Steve is definitely bad ass and has a little different style and technique than you usually hear
Yeah, he's fantastic!
so badass its hard to understand just by looking at him . never misses a beat.
Jest super
Brak słów na takie talenty ❤
アトミックプレイボーイズのレコーディング時はスティーヴめちゃくちゃかっこいい時期ですね、スタジオ覗けただけで羨ましい
Unglaublich schön,er ist für mich der beste, sympathischste Gitarrist überhaupt, Steve, Hut ab,man sollte ihm ein Denkmal setzen ❤❤
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.
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!
Blows my mind watching him show all these techniques. It's the talent and creativity of Eddie or Jimi with the mindset of a fan and teacher. This is a master musician.
Superb guitarist and humble with it.
Love this guy. He is a great rock guitarist.
I always enjoy watching Steve explain guitar playing. He’s like a kid talking about his favourite hobby. No pretence just skillful enthusiasm.
Which guitar player has a ton of pretense?
One of the best ever.
Stevens is a highly underrated guitarist. He's a phenomenal talent that can play anything
He's pretty rated !
I think you mean unpopular. So many miss-use the term ‘underrated’. All guitarists know he’s highly rated
@@jaybd9329 guitarists know, there's an entire generation that associates Steve Stevens with 80's hair bands. Yes, he is underrated by them
Can he play the Spoons?
@@ScragNath I don't know. The subject is guitar playing. Stevens can play any style or genre on a guitar
It's incredible to see him play so easily 😮
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!
Here here!! 👍🏻🎸🔥❤️🔥
This guy is awesome... so underrated. He's very much an original and I love his style and approach to composition.
Steve one of my all time favorites.
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!
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.
I love Steve Sevens, he is a nice and humble guy and an amazing guitar player. Thanks for video.
That Tone is amazing .
I’ve always enjoyed his guitar playing. Seems like a humble dude.
He's incredible. Amazing player.
He really is!
Class act! True musician
Absolute legend! Love his work, could listen to him all day.
steve really is a great guitarplayer , he and billy made some awsome music
A woman I know went to a large group dinner in San Francisco and Steve Stevens was one of the guests. She said she fell in love with him the minute they started talking. He was very humble and oozed cool , with no rock star attitude at all. Just a great guy.
Stevens is a living legend.
Love Steve's playing.
Steve Stevens it's another Jedi playing guitar!!!! Supreme, MASTER!!!!!
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
Brilliant how he uses extra items to add unique sounds...And a humble person for sharing some guitar techniques....A great musician !...
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.
Just the best guitarist alive, thanks for your Inspiration and divine performance ❤❤❤
Here’s an example of why Steve Stevens is great: In a decade, when every rock guitarist wanted to be soloing ala Eddie Van Halen gymnastics, (and Steve has the chops also), he takes an 18 bar solo in White Wedding , instead of blowing, develops a very simple, but beautiful, weaving, melodic part, which resolves like a satisfying end to a movie. That instrumental guitar part cut through the noise on the radio and holds up great through time. Dude was smart.
Steve Stevens are one of the Universe Wonderfully ,Magical guitar player on this Planet!Thanks that I saw him live!
Steve is such outstanding guitar player!! One of very favorites! Love the delay so beautiful!!!👍🎸🤘
Love Steve, such a humble & modest man.
Serious guitar monster, and he is so gifted in writing and playing - total package and I love Steve.
what a great guitarist Steve is!
Steve Stevens is truly a Great Rock Legend.
Thank you friend for sharing your talent.
Your humility makes you greater.
One of my absolute favourite guitarist 👍👍🏆
I have always loved Steve's musicality and raw sound. He's one of my favs.
Steve Stevens is a Legend AND he has been seen locally where I live ad where he is from !! Long Island!! Great Player
One cool dude right here. Down to earth guy beyond a doubt.
Forever growing and getting better. Very underrated. My hero
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!
No you didn’t
Steve is a living legend and looks like he could be Vincent from "Creature Feature 👻's" brother 👍🏻👍🏻
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.
What an amazing musician and humble human being! I've clicked just to check some out and just couldn't stop until it was over
What an incredibly talented musician. A pleasure to listen to.. and modest.
I love his technical knowledge, his explanations and demonstrations, plus his love for the guitar. Steve is a phenomenal musician. 👍😎✌️
Your body could grow old but the talent never goes away. Thank you sir. It was lovely to listen to you play guitar. You are freaking awesome.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I only know Steve’s playing from the 80’s. But he is absolutely amazing and I’m going on deep dive of his catalog.
Why would you be embarrassed by this?
He is So Great and in his element. Music just changed.
Steve is one of my heroes!I'm always deeply impressed by watching him.
What a wonderful guy!
Greetings from Germany,KREUZZER!
Tragically underrated. Phenomenal player, tone, feel etc. Love his work.
Good God. One of the best. And his tone!
Steve is a great guitar player, very creative. I love all his work over the years.
I seen Billy Idol a few years back and Steve is a monster on the guitar!!!
Please release more music, Steve!
He's the man, my favorite since decades ago, But still one the The bests we could see and feel and hear in our life. Thank you steve
Underrated? Maybe that is putting it lightly, but certainly underrecognized for his ability and talent! 🎵🤘
He rules. Still looks killer and plays even better.
Great musician with so much humility 👊🇺🇸👊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Where have I been for the last 30 years this guy is EXTRAORDINARY!! If he’s not a highly recognized guitar player in the music industry then somethings terribly wrong. WOW- just WOW. 💝💃🏻💃🏻👍
He's such a cool dude and just amazing guitar player. Such great licks and super smooth.
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!
Thank you for sharing. Gonna look into that.
Always knew who he was but I had no idea he was so human, like a kid, still excited about his guitar after all the years and accolades.
Steve is an incredible guitarist and very down to earth and humble. He has a very unique style and take that are all his own. I'm a huge fan of his. I think the riff in Eyes Without a Face is one of the most memorable and badass guitar riffs of all time, no matter how simple it is.
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.
Steve Steven’s you are a hall of famer in my eyes wish you got more recognition much love!
One of my best guitarists to watch while he explains and plays .
Steve created many of my favorite riffs, from my teen years. From 'White Wedding' to 'Eyes Without A Face', his licks always kicked ass. Thanks, Steve!
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.
Clean as ...what a lovely guy. Never seen him before. Thank you.
"Man For All Seasons" is a killer track with Amazing Solo ❤
yes! the jazzy solo at the end
First time checking this out, and have to say (being an experienced musician myself) this guy is awesome.
Can listen to him all day
HAS TO BE ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE BEST! One of my favorites. Wish he had of been able to carry on with Billy. All faded away......
Stevens is just phenomenal, a genius as far as playing exactly what the song needs without ever over doing it.
He's so humble... seems like you could talk with him for hours, like you knew him for years? 👍👍💯💯❤❤
My favorite guitarist.
This man is a VIRTUOSO on the guitar! And just like Jeff Beck, it’s a tragedy how many people don’t know his name!
the most well rounded lead n rhythm guitarist ever. can do it all and does it flawlessly.
God he is the greatest!!! One of my top 5!
Epitome of that gorgeous 80s tone in anthemic rock. Great player and tone smith.
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
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! 👍🏻🔥🎸