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Steve Stevens Reflects on Billy Idol Not Making the Rock Hall Class of 2025 – ‘I Look At It Glass Half Full’

By: Chuck Armstrong Steve Stevens joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday (May 20) to dive into his new signature guitar series with Ciari Guitars, but he also spent some time discussing his friendships with legends like Billy Idol, Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne. "You have a job to do, you're there for a reason," Stevens shared with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong. "Obviously for me, it's to play guitar or co-write. I feel the same way about Billy Idol as I do about Ozzy, I think he's one of the greats. I've been blessed to work with so many great singers, been in the studio with them, creating ... To me, Billy...

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Ciari Guitars Unveils Signature Series with Rock Icon Steve Stevens

By: Otis Stokes Ciari Guitars announced its first-ever Signature Series model in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and rock legend Steve Stevens. Best known for his work with Billy Idol and contributions to music icons like Michael Jackson, as well as culture-defining films such as Top Gun, Stevens brings his unparalleled tone and artistry to Ciari’s revolutionary platform. The Steve Stevens Signature Ascender™ merges Ciari’s patented folding technology with the high-performance features demanded by elite touring musicians. Designed for tone, portability, and stage-ready aesthetics, the Signature model offers a new benchmark in travel guitar innovation – perfect for stage, studio, and everywhere...

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“It holds its own purely as a playable guitar. It’s really cool for the traveling musician – you can bring it on a flight and it fits beneath the seat”: Why Steve Stevens put his name to a foldable guitar

By Andrew Daly Billy Idol’s right-hand man was so converted to the Ciari Ascender concept, he’s used it on stage and in recording sessions on the road Steve Stevens usually plays Les Pauls and Hamers – but he slapped his name on Ciari’s Ascender Premier after being impressed by its no-compromises foldable design. He’s even named one after his wife, Josie. His Ascender comes in Josie Pink, gloss black and gloss white. Yes. it’s a travel guitar, but Stevens says there’s more to it. “I’ve done a number of tracks with it while I’m on the road,” he tells Guitar World. “If anybody...

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