About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a Billy Idol backing track for the song ‘Rebel Yell‘. This track is a great way to practise and perfect both the intro parts Andy showed you in the accompanying lesson plus get to grips with the solo so you can sound just like Steve Stevens.
Rebel Yell Guitar Lesson
In this Lick Library video tutorial, renowned guitarist Andy James breaks down Billy Idol's iconic rock anthem, "Rebel Yell," showcasing the key techniques and riffs that make the song a staple of 80s rock. Andy walks you through each part of Steve Stevens' masterful guitar work, from the signature intro riff to the powerful solo sections, focusing on both rhythm and lead guitar techniques. You'll explore Steve Stevens' distinctive tone and style, learning how to recreate the song’s driving power chords, intricate whammy bar tricks, and searing pentatonic-based licks. Andy’s clear and methodical teaching style ensures players of all levels can get to grips with the song's combination of palm-muted rhythms, pinch harmonics, and alternate picking runs. He also breaks down the use of effects like delay and reverb, which are essential to capturing the full spirit of the track. Perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this lesson gives you the tools to master the high-energy performance of “Rebel Yell” with the same flair that made the original so unforgettable. Whether you're looking to improve your timing, picking accuracy, or just want to learn a classic, Andy James’s expert breakdown ensures you’ll play with confidence.
