Guitar Interactive Magazine | 2 years ago
One of the electric guitar's most iconic figures—Steve Vai has sold over 15 million records to date, received three Grammy Awards, and recorded with fellow music legends such as Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake and many more; however, the one name you might not have heard of is Johnny "Gash" Sombrotto. A project 30 years in the making, Nick Jennison chats with Steve about the incredible new record 'VAI/GASH' and much more in this exclusive Guitar Interactive cover feature.
Intro - 00:00
Tour Plans - 01:30
A New/Old Steve Vai Album - 02:45
Steve Vai's Love of Motorcycles - 03:30
Meeting Johnny "Gash" Sombrotto and Writing Together - 06:00
Working with Extroverted Lead Singers - 11:40
Was the album Remixed since recording? - 13:00
Coming back to being a "Sideman" - 14:54
How much was Improvised? - 18:18
Wearing Many Hats - Developing Multiple Skills - 23:43
Guitar philosophy and physicality - 25:20
AI Technology in Recording Studios - 29:55
Shooting a Music Video Up a Mountain - 31:00
The Importance of Physical Health - 34:07
Reincarnated as a 12 Year Old Steve Vai - 39:10
What is Steve Vai working on Right Now? - 40:41
The Inception of The Hydra Guitar - 43:55
What New Players does Steve enjoy? - 47:43
Steve Vai's Dream Band - 51:35
Jeff Beck's Impact on Steve Vai - 56:40
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