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63 years old (Born on June 06, 1960)

American musician.

In the movie "Crossroads," he plays a demonic rock guitarist who has a final "cutting-heads" guitar showdown with Ralph Macchio. Both Vai and Macchio were born and raised on Long Island, New York. He appears on a number of Frank Zappa albums from the 80s. He also made a cameo appearance in the movie Crossroads (1986) Was taught the guitar by guitarist Joe Satriani. Studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Vai wrote two tracks on the soundtrack, plus he wrote and performed every air guitar solo for Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991).

Recieved a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Instrumental Rock Performance" in December of 2005 for his song "Lotus Feet" from the album "Real Illusions: Reflections"

Son's name is Julian Angel Vai

Keeps bees as a hobby; harvested over 900 pounds of honey in 2001.

Also has a younger son, name Fire.

Steve influences include Jimmy Page, Jimmy Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore and his former teacher Joe Satriani. (Metal Edge magazine october 1989.)