Episode #65 - Steve Stevens. Steve is one of the most original guitarists to emerge from the ’80s rock scene, best known for his 30 year partnership with Billy Idol, his work on Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana”, his Grammy Award winning performance on “Top Gun Anthem” and his work with Vince Neil on “Exposed”.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:37 - Welcome Steve & Living In California
0:02:38 - Learning the Guitar at a Young Age
0:05:12 - Guitar Teacher's Advice
0:06:35 - Fame Music School
0:08:08 - The Hip Kid in School & The Concert
0:09:30 - Working for the Bra Company
0:11:20 - The Name "Steve Stevens"
0:13:13 - The Fine Malibus & Bill Aucoin
0:15:30 - Working with Billy Idol & First Record
0:19:14 - "Eyes Without a Face"
0:21:54 - Working With Harold Faltermeyer & Grammy
0:23:38 - "Dirty Diana" With Michael Jackson & Bubbles
0:25:19 - Working with Robert Palmer
0:27:27 - Vince Neil "Exposed" Album
0:30:33 -Touring with Van Halen
0:32:30 - It's Cool to Shred Again
0:33:42 - Kings of Chaos
0:35:00 - Sebastian Bach at The Iridium
0:38:05 - Deadland Ritual
0:39:10 - Mick Jagger Phone Message
0:40:30 - Working with Ozzy Osbourne
0:42:15 - Steve's Solo Record
0:45:22 - Flamenco Guitar & Bryan Adams
0:47:15 - New Billy Idol Record With Butch Walker
0:49:20 - David Lee Roth Offer
0:50:20 - Guitar Player Persona
0:52:45 - Meeting Slash
0:54:55 - Billy Idol Fans & Inspiration
0:56:30 - Keys to Success
0:58:50 - Sobriety & Adrenaline Rush
1:00:55 - Josie Stevens (Steve's Wife)
1:04:05 - Wounded Warriors
1:06:40 - Steve's New Website & Ray Guns
1:07:55 - Steve On Cameo & Twitter
1:09:55 - Married to Rock TV Show
1:11:25 - Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp
1:12:48 - Wrap Up
Steve's Website:
https://www.stevestevensguitar.com
Wounded Warrior Project:
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!