American guitarist and composer known for technical virtuosity, instrumental albums and high-energy live shows.

Student of Joe Satriani; worked with Frank Zappa and later with David Lee Roth; celebrated for the album Passion and Warfare and for virtuosic live performances.

DeBaser's reviews portray Steve Vai as a virtuoso guitarist whose instrumental albums and live shows excite fans. Passion and Warfare is repeatedly recommended; other works like Fire Garden and Real Illusions receive praise. Some critics note occasional overuse of effects or commercial detours.

For:Guitarists, instrumental-rock fans, progressive/virtuoso-music listeners

 "Passion and Warfare" should be the first album to listen to when deciding to learn to play the guitar.

  Discover the review

 Before I begin, I want to say that 5 stars are not enough to describe this concert.

  Discover the review
Loading
Image Id: 54088 Resolution: 320 x 400
Image Id: 897 Resolution: 126 x 156
You and Steve Vai
Who knows Steve Vai?
Loading...