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Writing

According to Billy Idol at a televised performance of VH1 Storytellers, the idea of a song thus entitled came to him at an event he once attended, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones were taking swigs of a "Rebel Yell" bottle of bourbon whiskey, a brand unknown to him, the name of which he liked; Billy decided and stated that he would set off to write a "Rebel Yell" song. VH1 Storytellers is a television series produced by the VH-1 network. ... The Rolling Stones are an English band whose blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll-infused music became popular during the British Invasion in the early 1960s. ... Rebel Yell is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled at the Bernheim distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. ... Bourbon bottle, 19th century Bourbon is an American form of whiskey made from (pursuant to U.S. trade law) at least 51% corn, or maize, (typically about 70%) with the remainder being wheat and/or rye, and malted barley. ...

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.^[1] Steve Stevens (born as Steve Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Other versions

The song has been covered by HIM, Children of Bodom, Dope, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Quintaine Americana, Bullets & Octane, Scooter and several other artists / bands. Drowning Pool have frequently played it live on their 2007 tour, and is featured on their CD, Full Circle. Rock Star: Supernova contestants Lukas Rossi and Toby Rand also sang the song. In one of the memorable moments of the competition, Rand invited several random women from the audience up onto the stage to sing and dance with him. In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... This article refers to the Finnish band. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Dope ordope (to fit their logo) is an Industrial rock/Industrial metal band originally from New York City, United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Quintaine redirects here. ... Bullets and Octane are a punk influenced, gritty hard rock band originally from St. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Full Circle is the upcoming album from Hard rock band Drowning Pool. ... Lukas Rossi - Rockstar Supernovas Vocalist Lukas Rossi, (born December 21, 1976), is a Canadian singer, and winner of the the tv show contest Rock Star: Supernova. ... Toby Rand Toby William Lloyd Rand (born December 21, 1977, in Melbourne) is an Australian singer best known for his appearance on Rock Star: Supernova. ...

The song was satirized by Sesame Street with a Muppet version called "Rebel L". Sesame Street is an American educational childrens television series for preschoolers and is a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard, combining both education and entertainment. ... John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together The Muppets are a group of puppets and costume characters created by Jim Henson and the company he created. ...

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