How to Play Rebel Yell by Billy Idol (Guitar Lesson)
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Rebel Yell
Steve Stevens teaches the Billy Idol classic "Rebel Yell". Released on Rebel Yell in 1983, this song was named the the 79th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
Taught by Steve Stevens in Billy Idol Songs With Steve Stevens seriesLength: 20:00Difficulty: 2.5 of 5
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Rebel Yell
Steve Stevens teaches the Billy Idol classic "Rebel Yell". Released on Rebel Yell in 1983, this song was named the the 79th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
Length: 20:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Steve Stevens is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for playing for his years playing with Billy Idol but is also involved in solo efforts, collaborations, and is an in-demand session guitarist
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Always loved Billy Idol, but watching Steve break this down is incredible!
This is an awsome lesson! Big THUMBS UP!
The band called out Rebel Yell last week...thought to myself Steve Stevens is not going to be easy. Saw a short video on youtube for the intro..."looks like a jamplay lesson"...sure enough, found it. The breakdown has helped me a lot. The guys are going to be surprised for sure...Thanks Steve!
can I SEE HOW TO SET MY AMP SO I CAN HAVE THE SAME SOUND OR YOU DONT ANY OF THIS WITH YOUR VIDEO
The sounds cuts out of the section 6 video ("The Solo") after 01.07. What's up with that? Otherwise, great lesson and it's really awesome to learn the song from Steve Stevens himself.
Hi, I checked the videos at the spot you mentioned and I didn't notice an audio drop out. Is anyone else having an issue?
will not play on my computer
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In scene three beginning, he plays a much longer riff than the one he teaches. What do I do after the 5th string E5 chord?
N/M the supplemental content took care of my question :)
Steve is an excellent instructor. His explanation and break down on this song is stellar. He makes it so clear and understandable. Thanks Steve.
Wow! what a fantastic lesson by Steve Steven's. I was a great fan of Billy Idol and didn't know who Steve was at the time when this song was a huge hit. But what a great Rock song this is, and full credits go out to Steve on an awesome lesson and insight to this great rock song. Great job Jam Play for organising this lesson pack by Steve.
brilliant... epic rock song
my top reason for being on here is for this.. saw you guys a couple years ago in concert in MS out of all places and it was incredible
From Spain my admiration for Steve Stevens.
Just revisiting. Never enough. Thanks!!
one of my favorite players and a reason I play today!! I heard TopGun as a kid and loved it! But I did not understand the true brilliance of it!! Same with the IDOL stuff that my uncles force fed me... I just knew i had to play guitar :-D Thanks Steve, you rock!!
Always loved this song gosh I was in HS when this came out heard it all the time good stuff. :)
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This is great. Thanks Steve for sharing this. Really enjoyed this and your previous lessons.
wow what a treat having you show us the ins and outs of this song-and love hearing the insights you give as to how these songs came about.more please.
Awesome!
awesome!!!! love this song!! :D
Yeaaah, Thanks Steve! Time to refresh that stuff.
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one of my all time favorite songs to get drunk to