Steve Vai

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Steven Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nomine 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 11 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, Alice Cooper, Motörhead, and Polyphia. Additionally, Vai has toured with live-only acts G3, Zappa Plays Zappa, Beat (playing 1980s era King Crimson) and the Experience Hendrix Tour, as well as headlining international tours.

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[Nathan W]

I loved that guitar battle. That was always the best part of that movie

 

[DizzyDigger]

Was that actually Ralph Macchio playing?

 

[Oregon Viking]

Was that actually Ralph Macchio playing?

It was not.

While Ralph Macchio mimed playing guitar in the "Crossroads" film, the actual guitar parts, including the iconic duel scene, were played by Steve Vai and Ry Cooder

 

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