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Frank Zappa Talks Gear, Praises Steve Vai in His First Guitar World Interview From 1982

Posted 08/12/2011 at 10:51am | by John Swenson

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The late Frank Zappa made his first Guitar World cover appearance with the March 1982 issue. The cover calls him "America's Most Misunderstood Genius," and the original story by John Swenson starts on page 34. Here's part one of that interview. Check back for part two later this week.

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Benefit Concert Raises More Than $100,000

Posted 07/13/2011 at 2:31pm | by Damian Fanelli

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The House of Blues Hollywood rocked this past Sunday, July 10, when Joe Satriani and Steve Vai hosted a benefit concert in support of their friend Cliff Cultreri, a music industry veteran.

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Interview: Tony MacAlpine on His New Self-Titled Solo Album

Posted 07/07/2011 at 10:48am | by Matt Pavlichko

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Six-, seven- and eight-string guitarist Tony MacAlpine discusses his new self-titled solo album, working with Steve Vai, and his love of Hughes & Kettner gear.

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Video: Eight Solo-Guitar Versions of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Posted 07/04/2011 at 9:33am | by Damian Fanelli

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An Independence Day parade of solo-guitar versions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Slash, Steve Vai, Dave Mustaine, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ted Nugent and -- of course -- Jimi Hendrix.

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Steve Vai Joins Jimi Hendrix Tribute Tour

Posted 01/20/2011 at 12:12pm | by Andy Aledort

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Steve Vai grew up listening to Jimi Hendrix. Now he’s paying homage to his hero onstage. As he prepares for this year’s Jimi Hendrix Tribute Tour, the out-of-this-world virtuoso talks about the Sixties guitar god’s influence on his music.

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