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My Take
Steve Stevens is the kind of guitarist whose tone you recognize in a single note. As Billy Idol's longtime collaborator and the man behind the soaring Top Gun Anthem that won him a 1987 Grammy, he proved that a sideman can be every bit as iconic as the frontman. A Brooklyn kid out of LaGuardia High School, he ranges effortlessly from arena rock to jazz, and has lent his playing to Michael Jackson and many others. What I respect most is his longevity and craftsmanship; decades on, he is still playing and still unmistakable. A true working musician's musician.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Stevens
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・スティーヴンス
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・すてぃーゔんす
- Born
- May 5, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / jazz guitarist / songwriter / record producer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Stevens born?
Born May 5, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Steve Stevens from?
Steve Stevens is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Steve Stevens do?
Steve Stevens works as guitarist, jazz guitarist, songwriter, record producer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.