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Steve Stevens (born as '''Steve Schneider''' on May 5 , 1959 , in Brooklyn , New York ) is best known for his lead- Guitar playing for other artists (most notably Billy Idol ) and somewhat lesser known for his solo effort ''Atomic Playboys'', which featured an MTV hit single video of the same name. Stevens's hit-making collaboration with Billy Idol started when Idol moved to the USA, shortly after the latter's band Generation X disbanded. Stevens co-wrote and played on the albums ''Don't Stop'' EP, ''Billy Idol'' (1982), '' Rebel Yell '' (1984), '' Whiplash Smile '' (1986), and the remix collection ''Vital Idol'' (1985). Musical differences during the ''Whiplash Smile'' sessions led to the pair's parting of ways. Stevens recorded his second solo album, ''Flamenco A Go Go'', in his home studio entirely by himself. This effort stemmed from the inspiration he received after attending a concert by Flamenco virtuoso Paco De Lucía . Stevens (along with Harold Faltermeyer ) won a Grammy in 1987 for his performance on the Top Gun Soundtrack and has worked with a host of other artists such as Vince Neil , Michael Jackson , Michael Monroe , Thompson Twins , Joni Mitchell , Peter Criss , Steve Lukather , Ric Ocasek , Ben Watkins of Juno Reactor , Greg Bissonette , Pink , Robert Palmer , Jizzy Pearl , Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin (releasing two albums under the name Bozzio Levin Stevens ), Japan ese rock Singer Kyosuke Himuro . After an extended hiatus, Stevens and Idol reunited in 1999 for a series of tours across the USA and Australia. This era included a recording captured for the VH1 show '' Storytellers '', which was subsequently released on CD and DVD. Stevens also appeared in the Billy Idol episode of VH1's '' Behind The Music ''. Such was the success of this renewed collaboration, in 2005, along with producer Keith Forsey , the duo released Billy Idol 's '' Devil's Playground '' album. This was the first album to feature the trio since 1986's '' Whiplash Smile ''. Steve Stevens was also briefly mentioned on the popular Japanese television show "Iron Chef" in episode IC1A25, "Sardene Battle." He was described as a guitarist from Los Angeles by the commentators when they were informed that they had a "special guest" in the audience. ENCOUNTER WITH KYOSUKE HIMURO Stevens has written and performed some songs recorded with Japan ese Singer Kyosuke Himuro , who is Stevens' junior by one year. Stevens was first involved with Himuro's big hit single "NATIVE STRANGER" in 1996 (Incidentally, Stevens appeared in this song's Music Video with Himuro). Stevens participated in Himuro's Album " I・DE・A " in 1997 as a Guitarist , Songwriter and Arranger . After this the relationship of mutual trust between Stevens and Himuro deepened. Because Stevens participated in Himuro's album, Himuro's music gradually became more like Western Hard Rock . Stevens originally toured with Himuro but now he doesn't participate in Himuro's concerts as he's busy with other projects. Many of Himuro's fans hopes that Stevens will work again with Himuro. EXTERNAL LINKS
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