ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

Steven "Steve" Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is an American instrumental rock guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, producer, and actor. After starting his professional career as a music transcriptionist for Frank Zappa, Vai would also record and tour in Zappa's backing band starting in 1980. The guitarist began a solo career starting in 1984 and has released 13 solo albums as of 2008. Apart from his work with Frank Zappa, Vai has also recorded and toured with numerous musical artists including Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake. Vai has been a regular touring member of the G3 Concert Tour which began in 1996. In 1999 Vai started his own record label Favored Nations with the intent to showcase, as Vai describes: "...artists that have attained the highest performance level on their chosen instruments."
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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

1) FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

THE VIDEO: STEVE VAI: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD:

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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI



In 1974, Vai took guitar lessons from guitarist Joe Satriani, and played in numerous local bands such as a band named "The Steve Vais". He has acknowledged the influence of many guitarists including Jeff Beck and fusion guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Vai then attended the Berklee College of Music.
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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

2) STEVE VAI DYING TO LIVE:

THE VIDEO: STEVE VAI "DIE TO LIVE"
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Good stuff asj

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Originally posted by cain:
Good stuff asj

Yesss Sir, Steve is very much impressive, looking at him playing, one wonders to know how he does it so calm with ease.

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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI



Vai mailed Frank Zappa a transcription of Zappa's "The Black Page", an instrumental song written for drums, along with a tape with some of Vai's guitar playing. Zappa was so impressed with the abilities of the young musician that he hired him in 1979 to do work transcribing several of his guitar solos, including many of those appearing on the Joe's Garage album and the Shut Up 'n' Play Yer Guitar series. These transcriptions were published in 1982 in The Frank Zappa Guitar Book.
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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

STEVE VAI, JOE SATRIANI AND MALMSTEEN:
GUITAR MAGIC:

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I have an Ibanez JEM, his signature guitar, dating to '88, one year since the series were created.

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Originally posted by D2:
I have an Ibanez JEM, his signature guitar, dating to '88, one year since the series were created.

Will be worth a fortune in time. Guitars in Steve's possession is really a joy to look at,
will try to get some pix of same.
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Originally posted by asj:

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Originally posted by D2:
I have an Ibanez JEM, his signature guitar, dating to '88, one year since the series were created.

Will be worth a fortune in time. Guitars in Steve's possession is really a joy to look at,
will try to get some pix of same.
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My wife had the good sense to get it sighed for me when she worked in the industry. It was originally around 1500 from the factory but now it already around 6k with the signature. In time It will be forth something because of its early date and signature but not because the guitar is rare. They sold a lot. Mine was not owned by him, simply his signature series and actually has his real signature with good wishes to me.

ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

"GOING DOWN"

GUITAR GREATS PERFORMING: STEVE VAI, JOE SATRIANI AND ERIC JOHNSON:

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Excellent ... info.. next do a Van Halen

D2 what do u do with all these guitars... do u have them in special room on display..

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I must truly admit having now have only 3 on my own that having a guitar ..feeling the vibes under ur fingers...gosh what a turn on..

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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI



Vai's playing style has been characterized as quirky and angular, owing to his superb technical facility with the instrument and deep knowledge of music theory. Vai has been credited with the recent revival of the 7-string guitar, and has used double and triple neck guitars on many occasions.

An interesting point to note is Vai's commitment to practice. In several guitar magazines and texts, he is reported to practice upwards of eight hours per day, a habit he began as early as his high school days.

Patience, patience and then some more patience

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ROCK GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

VAI, SATRIANI, AND PETRUCCI "SMOKE ON THE WATER:

G3 LIVE IN TOKYO:

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Thanks asj, that was good stuff there.

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Originally posted by Amber:
D2 what do u do with all these guitars... do u have them in special room on display..

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I must truly admit having now have only 3 on my own that having a guitar ..feeling the vibes under ur fingers...gosh what a turn on..

I do not have many vices. Bikes and Guitars are my indulgences. Actually, the guitars are things of beauty as well as investment. They are more easy to turn over to cash than gold.

These will not lose their value and most will actually increase in value with time. Some of them like a 1955 Martin D 28, I do not even play. I do have another D28 that I do play and that is also a rare treasure. It is my favorite acoustic guitar.