Steve Vai

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Occupation

guitarist

Born

June 6, 1960

Zodiac

Gemini

24,189

days alive

66

years old

$1.6B

net worth

#102 of 2,697

Born
June 6, 1960
Zodiac
♊︎Gemini·rat 🐀
Updated Jul 2026

Before Fame

Before achieving widespread fame, Steve Vai worked as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa and studied at Berklee College of Music.

Trivia

Vai designed the Ibanez Jem guitar, which is known for its 'monkey grip' handle. He has appeared in several films, including 'Crossroads' and 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'. Vai is known for his use of advanced guitar techniques, such as sweep picking and tapping.

Family Life

Information about Steve Vai's family life is not readily available in the provided text.

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Astrology
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Fire
Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Gemini♊︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for June 6, 1960

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2017
Day 20,663
Age 56

Grammy Award for 'Black Napkins'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2017

Won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for 'Black Napkins'.

2009
Day 17,741
Age 48

Grammy Award for 'Peaches En Regalia'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2009

Won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for 'Peaches En Regalia'.

2001
Day 14,819
Age 40

Grammy Award for 'Whispering a Prayer'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2001

Won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for 'Whispering a Prayer'.

1990
Day 10,801
Age 29

Released 'Passion and Warfare'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1990

Released his critically acclaimed album 'Passion and Warfare'.

1989
Day 10,436
Age 28

Joined Whitesnake

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1989

Played guitar for the band Whitesnake.

1985
Day 8,975
Age 24

Joined Alcatrazz

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1985

Played guitar for the band Alcatrazz.

Day 8,975
Age 24

Joined David Lee Roth's band

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1985

Joined David Lee Roth's solo band after Roth left Van Halen.

1984
Day 8,609
Age 23

Released first solo album 'Flex-Able'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1984

Released his debut solo album, 'Flex-Able'.

1983
Day 8,244
Age 22

Embarked on a solo career

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1983

Began his solo music career.

1980
Day 7,148
Age 19

Joined Frank Zappa's band

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

Played guitar in Frank Zappa's band.

1978
Day 6,418
Age 17

Started as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Began his music career transcribing music for Frank Zappa.

1960
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Carle Place, New York

Confidence
96%
Jun 6, 1960

Steven Siro Vai was born in Carle Place, New York.