Latest about Steve Vai
The small-but-mighty modeling amp has become a must-have travel companion
The 24-year-old explains how he merges prog and glam, and escapes the “originality ordeal” of an ancient instrument by hopping between Fender, Gibson, PRS and Ibanez (even if he prefers to write on cheap knock-offs)
Vai – who had a gruelling practice routine growing up – has shed some light on what it takes to become a virtuoso
The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor
In 1985, Vai was recruited to join Roth's post-Van Halen band – and the singer had lofty ambitions for his new project
As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations
Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville
Belew was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during his BEAT tour alongside Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey
Vai has singled out an aspiring player on Instagram for their flawless cover
Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style
