I knew that I was going to have a life as a musician, because I always felt the pull. I don't remember ever having to make a choice.
Steve VaiMost people are fascinated to see someone play an instrument in an inspired way. We are moved by witnessing musical brilliance, and it was this notion that led me to purchase the GuitarTV domain 10 years ago.
Steve VaiI've never really heard anybody imitating anything of mine the way they do with Edward Van Halen's stuff.
Steve VaiI was a kid, 12 or something, when the Partridge Family was big on TV. I liked the curly cord running from the bass to the amps, which were real fancy. That cord looked so cool. I said, 'Wow! I gotta play something like that!'
Steve Vai