The Origins of Idol’s ‘Rebel Yell’
Do you know how Billy Idol came up with the song, "Rebel Yell?"
Well, I do -- now -- and it paid off handsomely.
I was recounting the story the other day. I didn't know it but Idol was at a party with Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Ronnie Woods. Mick, Ron and Keith were passing around a bottle of whiskey and it was a bottle of Rebel Yell bourbon. It's as simple as that. That single bottle of whiskey was the impetus for the song.
I had never heard of Rebel Yell before and was sharing that with Greg, a friend of mine. Next thing I knew Greg called me to say he was going down South to see family and he would bring me back a bottle. Sure enough, I got my very own bottle of Rebel Yell.
Everyone should have friends as cool as Greg. Here's to you, my friend.
Ain't life grand?