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Steve Stevens, Billy Idol's guitarist. He is also well known for having co-composed and played the "Top Gun Anthem" from the film Top Gun. In the music video, Stevens appears with Jennifer Batten (currently of Jeff Beck Band). Stevens had black hair and Batten had blonde hair. She was part of Jackson's touring band for the Bad and Dangerous tours, but does not play on the recording.
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RossJennifer Batten, who was Jackson's guitarist for years played on the song but the solo was performed by Steve Stevens. Steven is an accomplished player who is best known for being the long time guitarist and song writing partner of Billy Idol as well as a short lived solo project called The Atomic Playboys.
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