A couple of weeks ago, Steve Vai revealed that he wouldn't be able to play guitar "for awhile" after holding a chord for so long he ended up needing trigger finger surgery.
On top of a recent, unrelated shoulder surgery, one would think that Vai might be out of the game for at least a few months to recuperate. They would, however, be well off the mark.
Above, you can watch the music video for "Knappsack," a brand-new song Vai executes entirely with one hand.
Mind you, this song ain't "Hot Cross Buns." Vai spices it with hammer-ons, pull-offs, and even, yes, a dive-bomb – all with one hand and his trusty Ibanez Onyx Black PIA guitar.
Saying what all of us are surely thinking, fusion guitarist Martin Miller commented “C’mon, that ain’t fair!” on the video, with Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro adding “Master!! So awesome!! Get well soon.”
Vai also recently launched a new Patreon page, where – for a $5 membership fee – fans can access exclusive hour-long Q&A sessions, listening parties of new releases, guitar technique tips, and inspirational quotes.
You can check out Vai's Patreon page right here.
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