Steve Vai

American guitarist
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Steve Vai

Summary

Steve Vai is a human[1]. He was born in Carle Place[2]. He was born on June 6, 1960[3]. He worked as a guitarist[4], composer[5], record producer[6], and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,001 views/month, #4,512 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Carle Place[2], Steve Vai…
  • Steve Vai was born on June 6, 1960[3].
  • Among Steve Vai's spouses was Pia Maiocco[9].
  • Steve Vai held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Steve Vai's native language[11].
  • Steve Vai worked as a guitarist[4].
  • Steve Vai's professions included composer[5].
  • Steve Vai's professions included record producer[6].
  • Steve Vai worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Steve Vai was educated at Berklee College of Music[12].
  • Steve Vai's education included a stint at Musicians Institute[13].
  • Steve Vai's education included a stint at Carle Place High School[14].
  • Steve Vai received the Grammy Awards[15].
  • Steve Vai was influenced by Frank Zappa[16].
  • Steve Vai is recorded as male[17].
  • Steve Vai's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Steve Vai's genre is hard rock[19].
  • Steve Vai's record label is recorded as Favored Nations[20].
  • Steve Vai's discography is recorded as Steve Vai discography[21].
  • Steve Vai's Commons category is recorded as Steve Vai[22].
  • Steve Vai's residence is recorded as Encino[23].
  • Steve Vai's family name is recorded as Vai[24].
  • Steve Vai's given name is recorded as Steve[25].
  • Steve Vai's official website is recorded as http://www.vai.com[26].
  • Steve Vai's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Steve Vai[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Steve Vai was born in Carle Place[2]. He was born on June 6, 1960[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Berklee College of Music[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Boston[31]; Musicians Institute[13], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1977[34]; and Carle Place High School[14], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1955[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[4], composer[5], record producer[6], and songwriter[7].

Recognition

Steve Vai received the Grammy Awards[15].

Personal Life

Among Steve Vai's spouses was Pia Maiocco[9].

Why It Matters

Steve Vai ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,001 views/month, #4,512 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by James "Munky" Shaffer[40], a guitarist[41], b. 1970[42], of United States[43].

FAQs

Where was Steve Vai born?

Born in Carle Place[2], Steve Vai…

Who was Steve Vai married to?

Steve Vai's spouses include Pia Maiocco[9].

What did Steve Vai do for work?

Steve Vai worked as guitarist[4], composer[5], record producer[6], and songwriter[7].

Where did Steve Vai go to school?

Steve Vai was educated at Berklee College of Music[12], Musicians Institute[13], and Carle Place High School[14].

What awards did Steve Vai receive?

Honors received include Grammy Awards[15].

Who did Steve Vai influence?

Steve Vai has been cited as an influence by James "Munky" Shaffer[40].

References

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  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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