When I was a teenager in the '70s, I was really into those great bands like Led Zeppelin and Queen and Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper. Steve Vai 70saliceband Change image and share on social
The classical guitar has a dynamic to it unlike a regular acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back. It's an extremely dynamic instrument. Steve Vai acousticbackclassical share on social
The only time I'm miserable is when I can't keep an instrument in tune. Steve Vai instrumentmiserabletime Change image and share on social
I loved the guitar, and I had all of this music in my head. My passion for the guitar and the ideas for what I could create musically were equal. So that's where I was. Steve Vai createequalguitar Change image and share on social
You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back. Steve Vai backgottahold Change image and share on social
If I remain true to what's in my heart, that's all the success I need. Steve Vai heartremainsuccess Change image and share on social
Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive. Steve Vai criticismdevastatepush Change image and share on social
The older I get, the more I just like plugging directly into my amp. I'm tired of trying to impress myself with weird sounds. It's about the notes more. Steve Vai ampdirectlyimpress Change image and share on social
I have an independent record label called Favored Nations on which I released an album by an artist called Johnny A, who plays an arch top Gibson through a Marshall, but the tone is all in his fingers. Steve Vai albumarchartist share on social
I know it is common nowadays for artists to start labels but this is a thoroughly constructed vehicle for inspired talent. This is a market that we've been living, breathing and eating for our entire lives - one where a huge void currently exists. Favored Nations is a long-term commitment. Steve Vai artistbreathecommitment share on social