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 Copy Share Image
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… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I designed a guitar for Ibanez and then they started manufacturing it - it's called the Jem - it's 26 years old and I… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
You can never deny the immense talent, rock credibility and iconic historical contribution that Van Halen made. — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I can tell you this: I'm an extremely passionate individual. I try to be careful how I display it because you never know how… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
Along with its enchanting and exquisite melodies, West Side Story has attitude and a tremendous amount of frenetic energy. It's emotional, theatrical and technical.… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I have a deep love for life and my fellow human beings. I try to understand everything that everybody does, even if it seems… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I've never really heard anybody imitating anything of mine the way they do with Edward Van Halen's stuff. — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
My main calling in life is to seek and achieve spiritual balance, and to express that through my instrument. Everything else is here today,… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
There's very notable dynamics in all of the collaborations I've done. It's hard to say if one is more important than the other, but… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I awake, I meditate, get the kids off to school, go to the gym, go to the Favored Nations office, and usually at around… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
I think every artist subconsciously wants to evolve themselves. Sometimes they get stuck in ruts because of pop culture, peer pressure, stuff like that.… — Steve Vai Copy Share Image
