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. Additionall…
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