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Here are four cool songs featuring rock-guitar god Steve Vai in honor of his 65th birthday, including hits by David Lee Roth and Whitesnake.

It's interesting to consider, but one of Steve Vai's favorite albums growing up was by an artist that he'd later come to play with. That would be the legendary Frank Zappa.

Frank Zappa’s kids are still grappling with his legacy — and each other Like their dad’s oddball rock songs, their family defied description. His music, and their pain, has endured.

Vai has been working at it for a long time, and has been in good company. His first guitar lessons, when he was 12, were from his friend Joe Satriani (who is in concert at the Orpheum on Nov. 5).

Vai, who began his career with Frank Zappa, used the Swiss Cheese guitar on David Lee Roth’s debut solo album, Eat ‘Em and Smile, and the 1986 music video for the single “Yankee Rose.” ...

Steve Vai said he nearly came off the road for good after touring with Frank Zappa – but his experience with David Lee Roth changed his mind in May 2024.

Despite coming from the same pool of '80s guitar legends, "Satch" and Vai are markedly different musicians and guitarists. Vai cut his teeth as a teenage sideman for Frank Zappa, as complex and ...

I recently spoke to Vai about the pair’s indelible musical relationship, his early career working for Frank Zappa and the importance of music theory to his art.

Vai has toured the world as a solo artist, but has also played with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz and Whitesnake. Vai was also the guitarist featured in the theme song of the video game ...

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai When: 7:30 p.m. April 13. Where: MGM Northfield Park Center Stage, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. Tickets: $37 to $149. Info: ticketmaster.com.