Steve Stevens

Steve Stevens opens up about his longtime friendship with Billy Idol, working with Billy Morrison and what makes his new signature guitar so special.

Guitarist recalls artistic, spiritual and physical reasons for rejecting singer's approach — and reveals the next Billy Idol album will be a return to roots.

Guitarist Steve Stevens remembers sessions for a No. 1 single five years after the chart-topping "Beat It."

Steve Stevens also plays on the song, which will be part of Morrison's upcoming album.

Shepard Fairey and Henry Rollins will be the guest speakers for the Jan. 5 ceremony.

"It became apparent that the tide had changed, and all of the kind of Seattle sound was now becoming the next thing," says guitarist.

King of Pop recruited guitarist for "Dirty Diana" song and video.

"We wanted it to be personal and intimate on the first go-round, but this one is big and heavy," guitarist Steve Stevens says.

The former Black Sabbath bassist is teaming up with alumni from Guns N’ Roses and Billy Idol's band.