Joe Satriani

Joe "Satch" Satriani (born on July 15, 1956, in Westbury, New York and brought up in Carle Place, New York, USA) is an instrumental rock guitarist and teacher, and a recognized virtuoso of the rock guitar.

Biography and playing history

Satriani was inspired to play guitar at age 14, after hearing Jimi Hendrix had died (A "legend" says that the news was given to him by his football coach at the end of a training). During the 1970s, Satriani moved to Berkeley, California to pursue a music career. When his friend and former student Steve Vai gained fame playing with David Lee Roth in 1986, Vai raved about Satriani in several interviews with guitar magazines. In 1988, Satriani's album Surfing With the Alien (and its title track) were radio hits, the first all-instrumental release to chart so highly in many years. Satriani also toured with Mick Jagger in support of the Rolling Stones singer's solo album.

Related Topics:
Jimi Hendrix - 1970s - Berkeley, California - Steve Vai - David Lee Roth - 1986 - Mick Jagger - Rolling Stones

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In 1989, Satriani's song "One Big Rush" (originally released on Flying in a Blue Dream) was featured on the soundtrack to Say Anything. In 1994, Satriani joined the band Deep Purple to replace guitarist Ritchie Blackmore during the band's tour. In 1996, Satriani formed G3, a concert tour featuring three instrumental rock guitarists -- originally Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson.

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1989 - Say Anything - 1994 - Deep Purple - Ritchie Blackmore - 1996 - G3 - Eric Johnson

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Interestingly, Satriani is also credited for singing background vocals (but not playing guitar) on the 1986 debut album by Crowded House.

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