Steve Vai
Steven Siro Vai (; born June 6, 1960) is an American guitarist, composer, singer, 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 Zappa's band from 1980 to 1983. He embarked on a solo career in 1983 and has released eight solo albums to date. He has recorded and toured with Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake, as well as recording with artists such as Public Image Ltd, Mary J. Blige, Spinal Tap, and Ozzy Osbourne. Additionally, Vai has toured with live-only acts G3, Zappa Plays Zappa, and the Experience Hendrix tour, as well as headlining international tours.
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| Full name at birth | Steven Siro Vai
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| Date of birth | 6 June 1960
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| Place of birth | Carle Place, New York, USA
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| Occupation | Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Net worth | $14,000,000 USD
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| University | Berklee College of Music - Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Steve influences include Jimmy Page, Jimmy Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore and his former teacher Joe Satriani.
- Was taught the guitar by guitarist Joe Satriani.
- Studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Son's name is Julian Angel Vai
- He appears on a number of Frank Zappa albums from the 80s. He also made a cameo appearance in the movie Crossroads (1986)
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