Rappers React To Billy Idol "Rebel Yell"!!!

[@faithjones881]

This song NEVER gets old ! Came out in 1983 I believe. The energy they bring to the stage is fire🔥. I can’t listen to this song and sit still! I feel like I’m right in that crowd .. it’s impossible to ignore the energy in this performance 🔥🙌🏻

[@lindalou6105]

70s

[@jennifermurphy4925]

Late 70s early 80s

[@Maizy1985]

He's an absolute legend and a really nice guy. I'm so glad I grew up in the 70's and 80's...so many great artists! ❤

[@richnorcal]

Cannot bring up the 80's without mentioning Billy Idol, great voice...great stage presence, awesome performer..recommend "White Wedding"

[@keithwatkins7908]

Billy Idol came from British punk band Generation X. With their split in 1981, then 1982 saw Billy release his excellent debut album, and then the brilliant Rebel Yell album in 1983. I highly recommend those albums. Thanks for the excellent upload and reaction.

[@davidfrankaaa]

Gen X spilt in 1980 and 81 Idol debut EP Dont Stop

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

When they played this song live, the whole crowd was singing the lyrics and grooving just like Hollywood is. There was an intermission where the guitarist was the only one on stage, that dude was making his guitar sing, Steve Stevens is an underrated guitarist. These dudes are old and they're still rocking out like they're 20, Billy Idol still has a 6-pack and he's shredded af for an older dude. It was definitely one of the best concerts I've been to, I absolutely recommend seeing Billy Idol live!

[@POZZA691]

Steve Stevens got all the chops and moves

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

@@POZZA691 yep, he sure does. I didn't realize how great of a guitarist he is until I saw them live!

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

I saw Billy Idol live back in 2013 and it was an amazing concert, they had the crowd going wild. I will cherish that memory forever because my mom (RIP) was with me, I'm very grateful that I got to see several concerts with my mom back then. She was my best friend and we took care of each other, I dedicate this video to my mom 🙏❤

[@kristaspecht]

❤️🤗

[@bradlynelson357]

This man the lead guitarist steve stevens played lead guitar in MJs dirty Diana. Like Eddie Van Halen did in Beat it. So mr stevens is legendary in his own right

[@kathymarie3723]

Steven Stevens excellent guitar player.

[@richardlacey4923]

Anyone know his real name?

[@Jeffro5564]

He did the guitar intro of top gun anthem

[@Uvray]

At school the teachers said he was one of them kids who'd never make anything of himself. They named him "Billy Idle". When he left school he changed it to Billy Idol and became a rock star, first with the band Generation X and then as Billy Idol.

[@eljefebridget]

I love Billy Idol. I don't know what brought y'all to this song this morning but I am glad for it.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Billy and the guitarist Steve Stevens still tour together, they've never stopped...they have huge gigs & everyone says they still kill it! Billy has hit after hit after hit. He came from the UK punk era in the 70s, then got internationally famous in the MTV 80s. He was on MTV 24/7 & well deserved.

[@peterworth9403]

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens go together like milk and cookies. You can't have one without the other. It's impossible. Even better, they sound as good now as they did back then, IF NOT BETTER. Aged like fine wines. You should absolutely check out some of their new songs. "Cage," for instance. Just came out a few months ago, and it's an absolutely amazing song. He put out a whole album in 2014, Kings and Queens of the Underground, that started a VERY introspective era for Billy, and it's been that way since. He still rocks hard as hell, still has that punk attitude, and his voice is like butter.

[@christopherone1]

Billy loved Elvis, you can see the influences here. Idol still kickin ass, rocking today.FANTASTIC.

[@wickedmirage]

A must Billy song is Flesh for Fantasy. Promise you'll love the grove. Billy and the gang had lots of swag being from the Punk side of life.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Billy Idol started in the British punk band Generation X and then went solo,this song was inspired by a night when Billy Idol was drinking with The Rolling Stones in a bar in New York City and they were drinking Rebel Yell whiskey and with Billy being from England he had never heard of Rebel Yell whiskey before and after probably hooking up with a cute hottie he wrote this song

[@atomicplaygirl66]

Do you know the names of the drummer and bass player in this video? All these years the lineup changes over and over. These 2 look like men I've seen performing w Joan Jett. Thanks!❤❤❤

[@nickjohn1979]

Its a trip you guys posted this just now and heres why. I lost my uncle quite a few years back and for some reason before this got posted. i just started thinking about him and quietly laughing to myself over the memories we had. Then bam! My notification goes on my phone saying you guys uploaded this song. It was his favorite and he was the one that got me into billy idol. This was a cool reaction. Thank you for that nice trip down memory lane! 🤘

[@bobschenkel7921]

Harvard University is in Cambridge, Massachusetts! Saw Billy Idol in 1987, with The Cult as the opening act. A real fun show, and kinda funny, because one of the spotlights went off as Steve Stevens was in the middle of a guitar solo, and he got pissed off. Steve then went off on a solo frenzy for the rest of the show, to all of our delights. During the U.S. Civil War, the Rebel Yell was a War Cry that Confederate soldiers gave as they began a charge. It gave them courage and scared the Union troops.

[@ellesee7079]

Man, I nearly fell out of my chair when Hollywood said 'The British are coming!'. Yes, they are! And they're loud and proud! Shout out to one of the most under rated guitarist, Steve Stevens, too!

[@lindacoy7165]

Billy Idol’s sneer is iconic. His guitarist is stealing the show 🤣. Hollywood’s “Not gonna lie, I do be lying sometimes” is my favorite quote. 😁. Billy Idol had so many good songs in the 80s - “Eyes Without A Face”, “White Wedding”, and “Flesh For Fantasy”.

[@kristaspecht]

Oh I love eyes without a face! Great song!!!

[@randywissler9923]

Don't forget Dancin with myself, Cradle of love, Hot for the city and Mony Mony!!!

[@mikethemotormouth]

@@kristaspecht great song and backstory! 👍

[@ingobordewick6480]

@@randywissler9923 He also did a great cover of "LA woman" by The Doors.

[@misterkite]

His guitarist is Steve Stevens. The dude lives in Japan now and was even a guest on an episode of Iron Chef.

[@I.am.Iain-81]

You have to check out 'Mony Mony' by Billy Idol, it'll make you leave your seat with energy 🤘🤘🤘🤘 The guitarist Steve Stevens plays the main riff on MJ's Dirty Diana 🔥👍

[@MrRun1on]

worked backstage at his concert, he and the guitarist (Steve Stevens) didn't know what PLANET they were on but it was EPIC..

[@Celena-en7tg]

❤️❤️love Billy, love the 80’s….any man who sings that he would sell his soul for you…..oh lord 🤩……🤣🤣

[@billwicketvogel1787]

Billy Idol is one of the greats of all time... and going out on tour in 2023....

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

One of my favorite songs from early childhood since I was born in 85 and started absorbing music straight out of the womb

[@dkmcbigsley]

Saw Billy live a couple years ago and he and Steve (guitarist) KILLED it. Best concert in a while

[@KenBober]

How can anyone not enjoy this song????

[@alexakl6445]

I always thought it was interesting a British rocker used the term "Rebel Yell" and it worked! Billy was king of the punk rock genre. What a great time it was to be young!

[@mikenastasi8927]

Saw Billy Idol in 2019 and he was incredible. His voice held up well.

[@dustinierardi4028]

Billy Idol is the absolute best. He has so many hit songs that are great but what I think many people miss is that he actually he has tons of deep cuts that are so good and that touch upon so many styles. BLUE HIGHWAY DO NOT STAND IN THE SHADOWS MAN FOR ALL SEASONS PUMPING ON STEEL THE LOVELESS SPEED GHOSTS IN MY GUITAR …and even up to his newer stuff over the last couple years. You should definitely do a whole lot more of his music.

[@americanmutt9089]

Billy's guitarist Steve Steven's did an outstanding job playing on Michael Jackson's song Dirty Diana. A rebel yell is a battle cry or war "whoop"used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Also considered a scream of defiance.

[@kristaspecht]

Morning fellas! Wow! Takes me back to the 80s. I really miss that time!! Billy idol was blasting up the TV on MTV amongst other great artists! Great song and great music video guys! Thank you! ❤️😁🤓

[@lynnw9857]

Billy came out of the late 70s English Punk scene…….Steve Stevens, the guitar player, is amazing…

[@waynewade6723]

Every teenage boy in the 80s wanted to be a Billy idol bad boy!!! He was a great stage performer as well!! 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@theidajawho]

The guitarist is Steve Stevens he was also the guitar man on Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana", my favorite video of his. You should see what he looks like in the movie "Sid and Nancy".

[@TammyM36]

You guys are hysterical. Love your reactions. So pure and down to earth. I also so respect the friendship you two share. It’s really evident watching you corresponding with one another.

[@pauloaraujo3824]

FANTÁSTICO BILLY IDOL VIVA OS ANOS 80S VIVA BILLY E STEVE

[@mikeelko8527]

Dude still looks good today and an artist that everyone loves

[@urge4thebirge873]

I was maybe 5yrs old when i first seen/heard Billy idol and he was my vital idol. Probably the most influential man in my life i still spike my hair to this day which started because of Billy he's the man. Gotta listen to White Wedding or Mony Mony

[@AysKuz]

I loved his video for his song "Cradle of love" .

[@seanjoyce7039]

Directed by none other than David Fincher...it won the MTV Music Video Award of the Year. The song went all the way to #2, becoming Idol's 2nd biggest hit after his live rendition of "Mony Mony" reached #1.

[@MEGATRON1069]

Everyone loves Billy Idol!!! That's what makes his appearance (Cameo) in the Wedding Singer so much better!!!

[@DocRaunchy]

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens are still going strong these days. An absolute Live Recommendation, if there is one. If you want to look at a Live representation of Billy Idol and his band look no further than Rock am Ring Live 2005 here on youtube. Stunning.

[@kristaspecht]

Prince played the synthesiser parts in Stevie Nick's song "stand back". Very Kool!!

[@Bill_Jones.]

Steve Stevens is the guitarist in the video.

[@rihnemlod]

The meaning of this song is clearly explained in the first two sentences: "Last night a little dancer, she came dancing to my door, Last night, that little angel, she came pumping on my floor" Not understood yet? Read them again... more, more, more. ;) About the guitarist, Steve Stevens, a very talented guitarist (listen the unplugged version of Rebel Yell, Live On VH1 Storytellers in 2001), he performed with Michael Jackson on Dirty Diana. You can see him on the video clip, and his haircut was more amazing.

[@fhermeneses7999]

Great reaction thanks 🇨🇷

[@MEGATRON1069]

The 80s were an incredible time!!!

[@matthewdrake4385]

Billy Idol I'd classify as more glam rock more than anything. A lot of his songs are about women and partying. He was real popular in the 80s. I'd put him in the same category as Van Halen and maybe Motley Crue. Credit also goes to Billy's long time guitarist of about 40 years or so too. If you do more Billy, White Wedding is what's next. If you guys ever saw the Wedding Singer with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, he made a cameo and I think they used this song in the film. Interesting timing,because Billy just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recently.

[@Hollow_Vamp]

I loved Billy idols appearance in viva la bam too, cut a moon roof with a saw in bams lambo back then before a concert

[@deannacauley166]

I fucking love Billy Idol I don't care if I get to be a hundred years old I will always fucking love Billy Idol

[@thatdamelana]

Billy said this song is about a cry of love, you got it right. React to Billy Idol, Eyes Without A Face.

[@billspivey6919]

Classic from a youngster on MTV

[@MsCruisein]

I had such a crush on Billy Idol as a kid when I was going through my punk phase. You should react to some more Billy. How about White Wedding, Cradle of Love, Dancing with Myself and Sweet Sixteen?

[@bradlynelson357]

I bought a few pice of shit cars when I was a kid . I got a pioneer stereo with a cassette player and when I got my speakers , let’s see pioneer 6x9 and subwoofers installed with no box and the amp all buckled in . To See how they sounded I played . Rebel yell. Hell yea!! Love your channel guys!!

[@FeralPatrick]

When I was 12 "Rebel Yell" was my "desert island" album. At 13, it wasn't. lol. But this song ALWAYS fires me up, no fail.

[@Tomi_BuzzCat]

🎼" SHE WANT MO- MO- MORE! "🎶 🤘🏻😸✊🏻 " DEUCES! " ✌🏻😸✌🏻

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Steve Stevens is Bad Ass The thinking man's shredder and the shredding man's Picasso. He won a Grammy for The Top Gun theme .

[@douglasg.9271]

I saw him in 83’fun concert

[@runeghost4264]

In his time there was no one like Billy Idol. The guy had swag, looks, voice and presence. He was a beast and everyone loved him.

[@jaakkomaaniemi2136]

With a name like Billy Idol, you're going to need swag. And he's got all of it. But still his guitarist Steve Stevens has got it all as well.

[@martinjohnstone5503]

Punk rockers never die!!! We scream ourselves away☝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rifki9055]

"Mony Mony"next Billy Idol live version! 🤘👏

[@anthonyv1719]

Why did they shorten the video - ? A piece of the video and song were taken out on this review - the best part .....

[@DKLGalactus5]

yup good times, good times.

[@gen5773]

You guys straight up made me laugh 🤣 Great review!

[@JazzDrummer1946]

Louis Gossett, Jr. Actor. Ex-NBA player (Knicks) and songwriter. The documentary of Woodstock, opens with Richie Havens playing a song that Gossett wrote called, "Handsome Johnny." You should react to that version.

[@FreeMTrider]

Billy Idol is a pretty smart dude. He was just a kid in the punk band Generation X. When they split, he was hanging out in New York dance clubs and underground places. He reinvented himself with a plan to mix a bad ass guitarist (Steve Stevens) with a dance beat like the kids were checking out in the clubs. And of course punk attitude. He has a lot of hits and still jamming today with Steve.

[@redoz9768]

There are quite a few more 80s clips of Billy Idol singing iconic songs, I hope you react to some more of them. Billy Idol is a great artist and showman, he still rocks hard to this day.

[@markferrett700]

I saw Billy Idol when he was in Generation X,way back in 1977.....they were fire then.......maybe you should check out " youth youth youth" by Generation X......it still sounds great 👍....have to say that they all look like extras in the "Escape from New York " movie😁

[@nancymjohnson]

Eyes Without a Face is his best song ☮️❤️ the Cult opened for Idol once in Dallas. I had passes, and chose to hang out with The Cult and drink while Idol was playing, and I’d do it again 😎

[@pamelahinchee8012]

I saw this tour as well. Was it the mid 80s maybe? I also saw the Cult tour with Guns and Roses opening. Now THAT was a Show. Small theater too!

[@SissyKool]

Love Eyes without a face! Also white wedding

[@Dystopia1111]

The Cult might be one of the most underrated rock bands of the 80s. So many bangers over the years, 'She Sells Sanctuary', 'Rain', 'Go West', 'Lil' Devil', 'Fire Woman', 'Sun King', a couple dozen others I could name off.

[@julesmac]

At some point in almost every 80’s straight rockstar autobio, they will arrive at a party, and the most stunningly beautiful man will be sitting at the bar, it’s always Billy..lol.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Fun Fact : Billy Idol curls his upper lip because he’s a HUGE Elvis Presley fan. Billy put out a lot of great songs in the 80’s. Eyes without a Face is one of my favs.

[@underamoon]

The guitarist is Steven Stevens. Is really underappreciated. He plays guitar on Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana.

[@deannajones3849]

Love this one! All of us girls were so in love with Billy! Love your AC/DC shirt! I still have my album I bought when it came out!

[@bonniespruin6369]

We saw him live last week for the first time. He was awesome!

[@tatushhimekuro]

Loved this song since it first came out. Always been my fave of his

[@jennifermurphy4925]

62 old and still rocking with the 80s, amazing you didn't know about him.

[@CourtneyEvans]

Goosebumps every time, LOL!!! Great reaction.

[@mikenguyen4855]

Billy Idol - White Wedding

[@williamgordon4610]

This song owns

[@tralph40]

I loved growing u in the 80’s. Even the stuff on radio was good for the most part.

[@melissagossett]

Love Billy Idol play Suicidal Tendencies Institutionalized

[@jaizarulrohayu44]

BILLY IDOL WAS THE BRITISH 77's PUNK ROCKER FROM BAND ,GENERATION X!!!

[@russlanders6518]

See him so many times in concert … always an amazing show. Going to see him in Denver in April!

[@seanjoyce7039]

Seeing him in May for the first time...does his voice still hold up for live performances?

[@russlanders6518]

I think so he doesn’t sound like he did in his 20’s but it’s a great show. I got tickets to see him again in April in Denver!

[@susanconstable2113]

Man this takes me back! Everyone sings billy idol songs when they come on!

[@bradlynelson357]

Billy idol .. hmm he was on the ad for . I want my mtv. He was mtv. He came from a punk band and blew up in the video era of mtv and several other video things . His major songs mony mony a cover eyes without a face ,

[@kristaspecht]

I so miss those times and real music videos on MTV!!

[@giovanigiorgini6745]

SONG 8O IMMORTAL BILLY IDOL GREAT VOICE AMAZING.......

[@randywatson8347]

Energy in his performance and voice

[@sajO5754]

One of the first songs i recorded on VHS from MTV. Guy on the left looks like Vincent Company.

[@kristaspecht]

Bahaha guys! You crack me up!!😂😂😆 Hey check out "eyes without a face"..such a good song!!!

[@jeffreekoch9298]

He was punk, new wave.

[@robbietheeternal]

Yeah , love this song!! Perfect workout music indeed🤟

[@timkeller3907]

80's were a great time to be a teenager.... so much to do and enjoy.

[@stephenwray8117]

Idol wrote the song after drinking Rebel Yell Bourbon Whskey with the Rolling Stones at a party.

[@philsansonejr3924]

There is an incredible live/acoustic version of this that takes this song to another level.

[@Thessik73]

"It's sounds very sexual" sums up most music from this era.

[@barriehull7076]

In 2018, Idol became an American citizen during a ceremony in Los Angeles, while retaining his British citizenship.[64] In 2020, his daughter Bonnie gave birth to his first grandchild, daughter, Poppy Rebel,[65] and in 2022, another granddaughter, Mary Jane, appropriate! At a televised performance of VH1 Storytellers, Idol said that he had attended an event where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones were taking swigs from a bottle of "Rebel Yell" bourbon whiskey. He was not familiar with the brand, but he liked the name and decided to write the song.[3] The song was co-written by guitarist Steve Stevens. The instrumental introduction, which sounds like a combination of electric guitar and electronic keyboard, is performed by Stevens on guitar alone, who intended it to sound this way. Stevens states that he was inspired by acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke's style.[4]

[@trfrenchy]

The guy playing the guitar is Steve Steven's. Highly rated guitarist. Seen them live. Incredible!

[@carlamoffat1892]

Steve Stevens is a phenomenal guitarist. He, also, performed the Top Gun Anthem.

[@dortebendixen2652]

Check out Billy Idol “Mony Mony” live 🤘🏻🎤🎸

[@timlenard1646]

the " Rebel yell" was the battle cry of the confederate soldiers (the south) during the Civil War, as the rebel soldiers would charge the union (the north) lines they would scream and yell as they charged in order to scare and intimidate the enemy....

[@novacrowsnest597]

I saw Billy Idol, before he rocketed to stardom. I still remember how incredible he was.