Steve Vai
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York, United States
- Active: 1978 - present
Biography
Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer and producer renowned for his virtuosic technique and boundless imagination. Taught by *Joe Satriani*, he began as a transcriptionist for *Frank Zappa* before joining Zappa's band as its celebrated stunt guitarist from 1980 to 1983. Solo albums from 'Flex-Able' in 1984 to the landmark 'Passion and Warfare' in 1990 defined instrumental rock, while spells with *Alcatrazz*, the *David Lee Roth* band and *Whitesnake* brought his playing to arena audiences. A three-time Grammy winner, Vai also designed the Ibanez JEM and seven-string Universe guitars and founded the #Favored Nations# label.
Genres
Steve Vai Discography
- Flexable (1984) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Passion and Warfare (1990) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Fire Garden (1996) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- The Ultra Zone (1999) - Album - rated 2.89/5
- The 7th Song: Enchanting Guitar Melodies (Archives Vol. 1) (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.44/5
- Alive in an Ultra World (2001) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- The Elusive Light and Sound Vol. 1 (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.24/5
- Real Illusions: Reflections (2005) - Album - rated 3.04/5