Best Steve Vai Sayings
- I was always one of those guys who was a seeker after truth. I want to know what's going on. Always One
- I'm a big fan of cultural music, and that's how I try to expand my playing, by listening to music that is not conventionally American. American
- I'm always pursuing knowledge; I'm a seeker of spiritual equilibrium - and music is a big part of that. Always Pursuing
- I've never really heard anybody imitating anything of mine the way they do with Edward Van Halen's stuff. Anybody
- If I remain true to what's in my heart, that's all the success I need. All
- It's very hard to come across as a passionate human being in print. People can't hear the inflections in your voice. Across
- My past is very interesting, and I treasure it, but to write about it, it's just not on my radar. Interesting
- Possessing a healthy imagination is a necessary ingredient for creativity. Creativity
- Ray and I do not draw salaries, Any profits will be re-invested into marketing the music we believe in. Any
- The only time I'm miserable is when I can't keep an instrument in tune. Inspirational
- What I look for in music is artistry, sincerity, and simplicity, and Tom Waits has all of that. I want to make a connection to… All
- When I was a teenager in the '70s, I was really into those great bands like Led Zeppelin and Queen and Jethro Tull, Deep Purple,… Alice
- When I was growing up, the blues did seem too simple to me. I was just a muso. Blues
- You can never deny the immense talent, rock credibility and iconic historical contribution that Van Halen made. Contribution
- As far as Deep Purple goes, I mean, they're iconic. Their contribution is unquantifiable, and as far as the politics involved in things like awards,… Awards
- I don't think I approach my songs differently from other artists. You get a big picture of it, and you imagine the song and hear… Approach
- 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… Album
- 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… Artist
- I loved the idea of recording. The idea of sound-on-sound-recording captured me as a young kid, and once I realized what it was I had… Captured
- I think every artist subconsciously wants to evolve themselves. Sometimes they get stuck in ruts because of pop culture, peer pressure, stuff like that. But… Artist
- I wanted to be a composer before anything else. And my sister was listening to Led Zeppelin in the other room! When I heard that,… Anything Else
- I've been approached many times to write all sorts of books about my past and my personal life. I get interest from people who want… All
- I've learned over the years that you're going to be most successful at the things you're most excited to do. Every artist has a special… Artist
- Most people are fascinated to see someone play an instrument in an inspired way. We are moved by witnessing musical brilliance, and it was this… Ago
- Still to this day, I am deeply satisfied when watching a guitar player who is connected with their art and instrument. GuitarTV helps you tap… Art