Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2021/03/26/steve-stevens-tells-the-stories-behind-billy-idols-rebel-yell.html
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That was a great interview! Odd timing. I was at the liquor store yesterday and saw Rebel Yell bourbon on the shelf. The song immediately came to mind.
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That’s a decent Whiskey/Bourbon, for like $10 US.
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Steve has always been one of my favorite guitarists. Really enjoy his Flamenco.A.Go.Go album when I want something a little different.
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So… Ron Wood’s parties came with cheap booze. Hopefully cocaine wasn’t full of baby laxative…
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I remember reading an interview with Stevens back in the 90’s where he mentions being a fan of Italian prog band PFM (Premiata Forneria Marconi-- “The Award Winning Marconi Bakery.”)
I thought that was odd at the time, but most musicians have diverse tastes.
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We also learn more about Stevens’ diverse influences, from Chuck Berry to Leo Kottke to Yes’ Steve Howe.
I’ve never seen a guitarist of that era, 60s thru the 90s, profiled who doesn’t have a similar range of influences…usually they cite many blues players, a few classic 50s rockers, a classic rocker or two, and some more esoteric players.
I kept trying to imagine what SS looked like without retaining his '80s hair, and I came up with:
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