Top bloke and deeply underrated musician

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.

This man is just from another planet. What a talented musician he really is. 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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.

I love how Steve Stevens extracts every possible sound and texture from a guitar. Very unique and truly a great guitarist. Total respect

For those saying he is underrated, shut up. Everybody knows how good he is and he is very well rated guitar player.

Steve is such a bad ass. His 'Flamenco A Go-Go' solo album is one of THE greatest guitar albums of all time. Incredibly expressive.

Stevens is a living legend.

Stevens is a highly underrated guitarist. He's a phenomenal talent that can play anything

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!

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.

What a LEGEND. So humble and a fan as much as a player.

That is a MASSIVE guitar tone!! Love Steve, amazing musician all around.

I just love this guy. So down to earth and a killer guitarist.

It's incredible to see him play so easily 😮

This guy is awesome... so underrated. He's very much an original and I love his style and approach to composition.

Unglaublich schön,er ist für mich der beste, sympathischste Gitarrist überhaupt, Steve, Hut ab,man sollte ihm ein Denkmal setzen ❤❤

That Tone is amazing .

Love this guy. He is a great rock guitarist.

Mr Stevens is a brilliant rock guitarist. Creatively he is right up there with his heroes.

35 years ago my 18 year old self made sure i got to see Steve Stevens live, one of my better decisions in life

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!

He, makes rock and roll fun. Full of energy and passion.

One of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents, Steve.

I love Steve Sevens, he is a nice and humble guy and an amazing guitar player. Thanks for video.

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.

He's incredible. Amazing player.

What an amazing musician. He's been killing it his entire carrier. Legend.

steve really is a great guitarplayer , he and billy made some awsome music

What an incredibly talented musician. A pleasure to listen to.. and modest.

Superb guitarist and humble with it.

One of the best ever.

Brilliant how he uses extra items to add unique sounds...And a humble person for sharing some guitar techniques....A great musician !...

Class act! True musician

Totally agree with the underrated comments. He's so underrated and such a great guitarist. He can play anything and has some of the most iconic riffs in rock and roll. Rebel Yell, Dancing with Myself White Wedding

Love the way this guy plays. He's quite the technician, but also has that feel for real music.

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.

Stevens ist für mich der Beste Gitarrist. Und bestimmt ein lieber der nicht abgehoben ist. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

Love Steve's playing.

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!

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.

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

Steve is such outstanding guitar player!! One of very favorites! Love the delay so beautiful!!!👍🎸🤘

what a great guitarist Steve is!

He rules. Still looks killer and plays even better.

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.

Just the best guitarist alive, thanks for your Inspiration and divine performance ❤❤❤

7:13 F K ! “ Eyes w o a Face” riff Wow. That’s Rock and Roll !

Steve Stevens is a Legend AND he has been seen locally where I live ad where he is from !! Long Island!! Great Player

Steve is such a fantastic guitar player with many tricks in his bag. Im a guitar lover and appreciate all the different sounds a guitar player can create....EVH was the king of cool sounds and influenced so many people. If anyone else is the same as me check John 5's latest video promoting his new " Ghost" guitar....the song is strung out.

One cool dude right here. Down to earth guy beyond a doubt.

"Man For All Seasons" is a killer track with Amazing Solo ❤

Stevens is a guitar legend!🤘

One of my absolute favourite guitarist 👍👍🏆

Just totally awesome in the rebel yell video. One kick ass song too. I’m 60 and we blow out the stock speakers in my 2023 Chevy Suburban when the fm station plays it.

I seen Billy Idol a few years back and Steve is a monster on the guitar!!!

Please release more music, Steve!

Stevens is just phenomenal, a genius as far as playing exactly what the song needs without ever over doing it.

Good God. One of the best. And his tone!

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!

My favorite guitarist.

Steve makes the difference from a good guitar riff and a iconic guitar riff 👍

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

I will love to see Steve with Billy Idol live killer tones rhythm and lead

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.

The ray gun is freaking amazing!

STEVE!!! Steve’s talent is/was held back within the Billy Idol band. We’re given a little sample of what could be (a kick-ass guitar driven song) and then, all the sudden, it’s over. What a tease! The only time he was allowed to let loose was during his live solos.

Forever growing and getting better. Very underrated. My hero

Phenomenal guitar player. I love Steve Stevens. Listen to "Flesh for Fantasy" = a guitar-tone . . . Tour de Force !!!

I recognise his way of playing , Steve is just awesome guitar player

J'adore Stevens, depuis sa collaboration avec Billy Idol dont il est devenu essentiel et inséparable, il est pour moi un de mes 10 meilleurs guitaristes au monde, car il a une qualité rare comme Tony Iommi et Steve Rothery, c'est de pouvoir reproduire sur scène quasiment à l'identique ce qu'il joue sur un disque et avec quasiment le même son, c'est là que l'on comprend que l'on à affaire à des guitaristes qui travaillent toujours et encore leur instrument et leur son, ce sont des perfectionnistes! I love Stevens, since his collaboration with Billy Idol from which he has become essential and inseparable, he is for me one of my 10 best guitarists in the world, because he has a rare quality like Tony Iommi and Steve Rothery, that of being able to reproduce on stage almost identically what he plays on a record and with almost the same sound, this is where we understand that we are dealing with guitarists who always and again work on their instrument and their sound, they are perfectionists! From France 💙🤍❤

Raygun! Love that sound from "The Sun Road" with Bozzio and Levin. So good....

The guy is amazing. Let's just go with that.

Love Steve, such a humble & modest man.

Best Guitarist 🎸 dude rocks!

DAMN STEVE!!!

Steve is a great guitar player, very creative. I love all his work over the years.

A lovely person and a stunning guitar player...superb!!

Simply the best!!!

Уровень Стивенса просто высочайший, мастер своего дела💪💪💪😎😎💪😎

This guy is really good!!! Very impressive!

I think he is a kind soul. Takes care of Billy during live performances.

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! 👍🏻🔥🎸

First time checking this out, and have to say (being an experienced musician myself) this guy is awesome.

Saw Steve with Billy Idol and Deadland Ritual and he was amazing. His playing on Bozzio Levin Stevens album is great too .

Dam that guitar sounds good 😮

Such a great guitarist, seems like a super nice guy too

GREAT TALENT 🎸 STEVE . GREAT'S 👋

One of the most well rounded players out there. ALWAYS great tone. His amps always had that edge..

Increible guitarrista!! saludos desde Argentina!!!

Love how he ackowledges Page and Townshsend. Steve Stevens in his own right is an amazing rock guitarist and composer of music. I love how he plays.

Super guy! Super tricks!! Best guitarist to me!!!

Master of the instrument

Thanks you...Thats.. Life!!!

Steve Steven’s you are a hall of famer in my eyes wish you got more recognition much love!

I like how he explains so well what he’s doing

I'm so glad he touched upon the notion of distortion flattening the potential fullness of chords. I've been a metal and rock fan for a long time, but I'm also a lover of harmonically interesting chord structures. Clean(er) sounds bring out this vertical quality the best.

Beast!!🤘🤘🤘❤

Jesus Christ, have I been hiding or has he? OOoooooo, what a talent! Instant fan here, I just saw his solo from the Idol concert at Hoover Dam. He's just too good.