June 15, 2026 I Event
Guitar Center to Induct Billy Idol, Steve Stevens into its Hollywood Rockwalk
Steve Stevens and Billy Idol
Guitar Center has named rock legends Billy Idol and Steve Stevens as the next inductees into its Hollywood Rockwalk, the landmark Sunset Boulevard tribute honoring artists and industry pioneers who left a lasting mark on music history. Owned and operated by Guitar Center since 1985, Rockwalk has become one of the music industry’s most recognizable public tributes to legendary artists and cultural innovators.
“Billy Idol and Steve Stevens didn’t just write hits — they built a partnership where a punk frontman and a virtuoso guitarist made each other sharper. The ‘Rebel Yell’ intro alone has inspired generations of guitar players. Walk into any Guitar Center on a Saturday, and you’ll still hear someone chasing that tone. That’s the definition of Rockwalk-worthy,” said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center.
From “Rebel Yell” and ‘White Wedding’ to “Eyes Without A Face” and “Flesh For Fantasy,” Idol and Stevens created some of the most recognizable rock songs of the 1980s. Idol’s unmistakable voice, rebellious image and hook-driven songwriting combined with Stevens’ guitar playing and cinematic, genre-blending sound redefined what rock music could look and sound like on a global stage. The duo continues to tour together worldwide, and their catalog remains a reference point for generations of players.
“Steve and I have spent so much of our lives around music shops, trying new things while working hard to perfect our sound, with Guitar Center right at the center of it all,” Idol said. “Being inducted into the Rockwalk together feels like a real full circle moment after all these years of making music side-by-side.”
“It’s absolutely awesome that Billy Idol and I will be inducted into the Guitar Center Rockwalk,” Stevens said. “We join some of the greatest musicians ever in this honor. I hope some young guitarist looks down at our impressions and marches inside to buy his first guitar, just as I did. This building is filled with dreams and possibilities. All you need is desire and passion.”
Rockwalk has celebrated some of the most recognized names in music through signature and handprint ceremonies outside Guitar Center Hollywood. More than 150 artists and innovators have been inducted, including Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Alanis Morissette, Black Sabbath, The Ramones, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Located at the entrance of Guitar Center’s flagship Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard, Rockwalk is a permanent public destination where fans and musicians connect with music history year-round. An induction ceremony will be held on-site.
