Patrick vs steve vai biography

Steve Vai, born Steven Siro Vai, is an American guitarist and composer, born June 6th, in Long Island, New York (making him six years old on the sixth day of the sixth month in , as he noted in the introduction to his guitar transcription book of Frank Zappa).

Vai is best known for his self-composed, performed and produced guitar instrumental music, but he has also played on the recordings of several other rock acts.

Steve Vai made his name playing 'stunt guitar' with the legendary rock performer, composer, music producer, and publishing mogul Frank Zappa.

In the early 80's he replaced Yngwie Malmsteen (a good friend) as lead guitarist in Graham Bonnett's Alcatrazz. Then he joined former Van Halen front man David Lee Roth's group to record the albums Eat 'em and Smile and Skyscraper.

Vai also stepped into guitarist Adrian Vandenberg's shoes to record with British rock legends Whitesnake (after Adrian Vandenb