Steve Stevens Talks 30+ Years with Billy Idol, Top Gun Theme, Michael Jackson & More | Interview

Easily one of the flashiest guitarists—both visually and instrumentally—to emerge from the '80s rock scene, Steve Stevens is the total package when it comes to being a Guitar Idol. Best known for his 30-plus-year partnership with Billy Idol, his work on Michael Jackson's classic "Dirty Diana", his Grammy Award-winning performance on the iconic "Top Gun Anthem" and his work with Vince Neil on "Exposed." Guitar Interactive Magazine editor Jonathan Graham sits down with Steve to talk about his incredible career, future music releases, signature gear and so much more in this exclusive interview.

0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Playing Wembley
1:23 - Taking the Show on the Road
3:13 - Delayed release of The Cage
5:24 - Gear used on Billy Idol 'The Cage'
06:10 - Using Knaggs Guitars
8:51 - Using Tube Amplifiers with IR's Live
10:38 - The Distinctive Aspect of using Tube Amp
17:06 - Where music started for Steve Stevens
20:51 - Trusting Instincts while writing Music
24:17 - Atomic Playboys
26:27 - Not wanting to do Typical LA Glam
28:24 - Early Records with Billy Idol
31:32 - Recording Dirty Diana with Michael Jackson
33:47 - Story behind the Top Gun Theme
35:47 - Outro