During this conversation we talk about the many facets of his amazing career. What follows is an exclusive Rock Music Star interview with Steve Stevens. This rock heavy, all-instrumental, eclectic, guitar master-piece showcased Stevens’ innovative fret board skills. “Memory Crash” proved that Stevens’ is truly one of the most gifted and skilled guitarist in rock music. But Stevens still found time to release his third solo record, “Memory Crash” in 2008. In 2001, Stevens and Idol reunited, and have remained together, touring and recording ever since. During this time, he rediscovered his passion for Flamenco guitar, and in 1999, released an outstanding instrumental record in this style entitled, “Flamenco a Go-Go.” Stevens then took some time off to get sober and to get refocused and recharged. With Neil, Stevens recorded, in 1993, the hard-driving, glam-metal styled record, “Exposed.” But with the musical climate changing from rock to grunge, Stevens didn’t see much of a future with Neil, so he departed. But shortly after, Stevens was recruited by Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, after Neil termination from Motley Crue. However, Monroe and Stevens clashed on the musical direction of the band. Stevens then hooked up with former Hanoi Rocks vocalist, Michael Monroe.
Unfortunately this project failed to achieve the success that Stevens had hoped for, resulting in Stevens discontinuing this project.
Stevens left the Billy Idol band in the late 80’s, to form his own group- “Steve Stevens’ Atomic Playboys.” In this band, Stevens was able to unleash his true sonic self by playing some of the most extreme and intense guitar of his career. Stevens had so many guest appearance requests, that he had no choice, but to turn most of them down. And when Stevens collaborated with music and movie soundtrack composer, Harold Faltermeyer in 1986 on the “Top Gun Anthem,” it resulted in the duo winning a Grammy-Award in 1987, for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.” Soon after, everyone from Michael Jackson to Robert Palmer demanded that Stevens’ unique guitar flair be incorporated into their songs. As an integral member of the Billy Idol band, Stevens’ brilliant and distinctive guitar style was a major contributing factor in the multi-platinum selling and chart-topping success that Billy Idol experienced. During the 1980’s, Brooklyn, NY – born guitarist Steve Stevens was one of the most popular and in-demand musicians in rock and pop music.
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