I am posting this particular version of The Black Napkins because I was in the audience at this 1981 Performance at The Palladium in New York City.....
What a powerhouse band...Stevie Vai and Frank on guitar!
Steve Vai origianally approached Frank Zappa as a fan and aspiring musician
and impressed Frank with his ability to transcribe his guitar solos.
He had in fact transcribed many of Franks recorded solo work.
When Frank heard Steve play, he hired him immediately and Vai was billed as
The Stund Guitarist during his stint in the band.
Steve Vai went on to become one of the most technically influential instrumentalists
of the 80's and 90's recording many solo records.
Steve Vai origianally approached Frank Zappa as a fan and aspiring musician
and impressed Frank with his ability to transcribe his guitar solos.
He had in fact transcribed many of Franks recorded solo work.
When Frank heard Steve play, he hired him immediately and Vai was billed as
The Stund Guitarist during his stint in the band.
Steve Vai went on to become one of the most technically influential instrumentalists
of the 80's and 90's recording many solo records.
2 comments:
Great one.
"He had in fact transcribed many of Franks recorded solo work."
See "Man from Utopia," one of my personal favorite '80s Zappa records.
Man, you were there? COOL!
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