Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Steve Stevens

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Published 2016-05-11

String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. In this episode Steve Stevens of Billy Idol discusses his history and relationship with playing guitar, songwriting, and his Ernie Ball strings.

Watch additional episodes of Ernie Ball: String Theory here: ernieb.al/1QtdTx9

Steve Stevens plays Ernie Ball M-Steel strings: ernieb.al/1R6tZgC

All Comments (21)

@vicesquadpunk 8 years ago

One if the most ignored and underrated players in the past 40 years. A man of many talents.... Much respect :-)
@Zoe321 8 years ago

"Once nirvana became popular it was almost embarrassing if you could play well" that's the truest statement ever- guitar needed the 90's to remind us never to abuse such a beautiful instrument.
@MikeMassions 7 years ago

I love Steve’s playing. His style is so tasteful and thoughtful.
@patricknm252 8 years ago

TOTAL BEAST. Steve Stevens is A COMPLETE BEAST.
@CashCurran 7 years ago

Criminally underrated guitarist. Seriously!!
@HillsideOak 7 years ago

Like many have said Steve probably didnt get all the credit he deserves.....his taste is excellent......his choice of notes are a special mix for sure.....such a nice guy too!!!
@benbradley1475 3 years ago

I admire his attack so so much. So much tone from his pick attack.
@keithfields1178 4 years ago

Appreciate his outlook on the guitar. Every day, Every Morning it’s there for me. This hunk of wood has got me through this walk of life through hell and has never disappointed me. The feeling of I’m gonna escape this place for awhile, but I’ll be back. Got me through the worst of this living hell, buried 2 brothers, my only sister and now both my parents. I need to escape sometimes and get things strait, it’s this hunk of wood and steel that allows me to endure this place.
@danielmiddleman8613 4 years ago

I didn't really start to get into his playing until I heard Vince Neil's first solo album. He does a great solo on the Set Me Free cover.
@srnad88 7 years ago

I could listen to this man play 24 hours a day. His note selection is always spot on for my ears.
@MARIO.GUITAR 7 years ago

I love Steve Stevens' playing, great musician.
@astrophotonics9470 8 years ago

Steve..class act. Playing some tasty shit as usual.
@Ibaneddie76 7 years ago

STEVE STEVENS IS AN AMAZING GUITARIST, VERY UNDERRATED I HATE SAYING THAT PEOPLE TOSS IT AROUND TO MUCH BUT THINK ABOUT WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED WITH IDOL. HE MANAGED TO PLAY BLAZING SOLOS AND ROCK RIFFS INCORPORATED WITH EXTREMELY CATCHY POP/PUNK/ROCK/NEW WAVE, NOT EASY TO DO HE WAS SUBTLE WHEN NEEDED AND COULD BLAST YOU IN THE FACE WITH A MEMORABLE SOLO OR MONSTER RIFF WHEN THE SONGS OPENED UP. IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO 80'S IDOL I ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO REALLY LISTEN TO THE SONG STRUCTURES AND STEVE'S PLAYING ITS AMAZING.
@TheNatureScapes 5 years ago

This man KNOWS!!!
@ardhansyafriezal156 3 years ago

Top Gun's anthem theme song is his masterpiece and true legend.. respect 🙏
@Deuterium2H 7 years ago

I spy, with my little eye, a Kemper Profiler! Sounding great.
@mikodelosreyes9883 4 years ago

Wow! The legend of Steve Stevens. Very talented and musical
@damon6852 7 years ago

love u Steve!!!! U and Blackmore r my favorite!!
@darylm.stephens9603 7 years ago

such a cool dude, laid back and honest bout his music nice to hear.
@johndrake2729 7 years ago

Awesome musician. I love his playing.