Steve Vai
Biography
Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, and producer widely recognized as one of the most technically accomplished virtuosos in rock music history. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has won three Grammy Awards, sold over 15 million records, and established himself as a definitive "guitar god" through his jaw-dropping speed, unique phrasing, and eccentric instrument designs.
Known For
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Filmography
Acting (55)
Movies (53)
BEAT: Neon Heat Disease - Live in Los Angeles
2025as Himself (Lead Guitar)
Chicago & Friends in Concert
2024as Self
Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
2023as Self
Studio 666
2022as Dave's Shredding Guitar Hands (uncredited)
Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
2022as Self / Johnny Vai (voice) (as Reckless Fable)
The Pedal Movie
2021
Zappa
2020as Self - Played with Zappa 1980-1982
Devin Townsend's Crappy Halloween Party
2020as Himself
Devin Townsend - Empath - The Ultimate Edition (5.1 Surround Sound Mix)
2020as Himself
#NoJoke
2019as Self
In Your Face: The Neil Zlozower Story
2018as Himself
Hired Gun
2017as Self
STEVE VAI Front And Center 2016
2016as self
Sepultura: Rock in Rio USA 2015
2015as Guitars
Steve Vai: Rock In Rio 2015
2015as Guitars
Steve Vai: Stillness in Motion - Vai Live in L.A.
2015as Himself
The Ritchie Blackmore Story
2015as Self
Remaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary
2014
Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
2014as Himself
Steve Vai: The Making of The Story of Light
2012as Himself
G3: Live in Moscow
2012
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
2012as Self
Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard
2011as Self
Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1990
2011as Himself
Lemmy
2010as Self
Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are
2009as Himself
Live Music
2009as Riff
Rock Prophecies
2009as Self
Crazy
2008as Hank Williams
An Evening with Frank Zappa During Which... The Torture Never Stops
2008as Self
Steve Vai: Visual Sound Theories
2007as Himself
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007as Self
Zappa Plays Zappa
2007as Himself
G3 - Live in Tokyo
2005as Guitar
Rockthology 2
2004as Self (archive footage)
G3: Live in Denver
2004as Himself
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004as Self
Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London
2003as Self
Scoring 'Ghosts of Mars'
2001as Self
The Genius of Lenny Breau
1999as Self
G3: Live In Concert
1997
Steve Vai - Alien Love Secrets
1995as Himself
Joe Satriani: The Satch Tapes
1993as Himself
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993as Self
Guitar
1991as Self
Zappa's Universe
1991as Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Hard Rock Night
1991as Self - Guitar
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11
1990as Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2
1989as Self
Video from Hell
1987as Self
Crossroads
1986as Jack Butler
Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
1982as Self
Beat - Neon Heat Disease - Live In Los Angeles
Television (2)
Crew (12)
Movies (12)
Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary
2022Co-Writer
Crazy
2008Executive Producer
G3 - Live in Tokyo
2005Producer
RUMBLE ROSES Original Soundtrack DVD
2005Original Music Composer
G3: Live in Denver
2004Music
G3: Live in Denver
2004Producer
Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London
2003Music
G3: Live In Concert
1997Music
PCU
1994Original Music Composer
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991Music
Crossroads
1986Music
Crossroads
1986Songs
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