Steve Vai

Steven Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York, USA), is an American guitarist and composer. He is arguably one of the most talented guitarist virtuosos alive.

Influences

When growing up the young Vai became interested in rock giants such as Jimi Hendrix, Alice Cooper and Led Zeppelin which led him to take up learning the guitar. Prior to attending Berklee College of Music, Steve took guitar lessons from now fellow guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and played in numerous local bands. It was also at this time that he became fascinated by the music of Frank Zappa. Steve mailed transcriptions of Zappa's songs to him, and after meeting Vai for the first time he was so impressed with the abilities of the young musician, Zappa hired him to do work transcribing his seemingly endless array of experimental symphonic rock.

Related Topics:
Jimi Hendrix - Alice Cooper - Led Zeppelin - Berklee College of Music - Joe Satriani - Frank Zappa

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