![steve vai passion and warfare torrents steve vai passion and warfare torrents](https://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/05/Steve-Vai-Passion-and-Warfare.jpg)
He also designed the first commercially produced seven-string guitar, the Ibanez Universe, which became popular among bands in various genres the 1990s, including nu metal death metal, and progressive metal. The launch of the Ibanez JEM guitar developed and co-designed by Vai was described as the "exact moment the entire guitar landscape was reshaped". Vai has been described as a "highly individualistic player" and part of a generation of "heavy rock and metal virtuosi who came to the fore in the 1980s". Additionally, Vai has toured with live-only acts G3, Zappa Plays Zappa, the Experience Hendrix tour, as well as headlining international tours.
![steve vai passion and warfare torrents steve vai passion and warfare torrents](https://pixhost.icu/avaxhome/54/14/003e1454.jpg)
He has recorded and toured with Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, as well as having recorded with artists such as Mary J. He embarked on a solo career in 1983 and has released eight solo albums to date.
![steve vai passion and warfare torrents steve vai passion and warfare torrents](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1291079115248775168/i9vpf-6Z_400x400.jpg)
A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nominee, Vai started his music career in 1978 at the age of 18 as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa, and joined his band from 1980 to 1983. He was voted the "10th Greatest Guitarist" by Guitar World magazine, and has sold over 15 million records. Steven Siro Vai (/vaɪ/ born June 6, 1960) is an American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. Vai, Steve - Studio Discography (1984 - 2016)