Steve Vai

The guitar wizard who inspired millions of musicians

Steve rocking the crowd with 'Evo'
Steve rocking the crowd with one of his favorite guitars, 'Evo'

About Steve Vai

A quick bio for Steve Vai

Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, songwriter and producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nominee, Vai started his music career in 1978 at the age of eighteen as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa and played in his band from 1980 to 1982. Steve was born in Carle Place, New York on June 6th, 1960. Steve is a virtuoso and one of the best musicians to ever pick up the guitar. He has spent many hours mastering his instrument and continues to inspire and teach others.

Some of the bands that Steve was in


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  • Whitesnake
  • David Lee Roth
  • Frank Zappa
  • Alcatrazz

Quotes

"The only thing that's holding you back, is the way you're thinking."
"The level of achievement that we have at anything, is a reflection, of how well, we were able to focus on it. Because the only thing that's holding you back, is the way you're thinking."
--Steve Vai

More Info

You can read more about Steve Vai at his website.