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Joe Satriani reveals that a G3 tour with Jeff Beck nearly happened – only for him to pull out last minute and suggest Prince filled his spot
By Phil Weller published
Satriani has recruited some of the biggest-name players in the world on his virtuosic merry-go-round tours, but there’s one name he’s never been able to cross off his bucket list

Joe Satriani talks Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and the 10 records that changed his life
By Andrew Daly last updated
The guitar virtuoso reveals the groundbreaking albums that shaped him as a musician

Joe Satriani explains what will keep guitar alive
By Phil Weller published
Satch opened up on why he’s always championed the next generation of players, despite initial blowback against his G3 tour plans

Joe Satriani says Kurt Cobain was underrated and points out what few appreciate about the Nirvana guitarist
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Satch also reveals the difficulty of accommodating the styles and requests of virtuosos as varied as Yngwie Malmsteen and Robert Fripp

Sammy Hagar says Joe Satriani was “not a perfect match” for the Best of All Words tour, but one factor set him apart
By Phil Weller published
The outspoken frontman says dozens of 12-year-olds can play like Eddie, but he wasn’t after pure mimicry

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are writing new music and will tour as the SatchVai Band
By Elizabeth Swann published
The news comes at the end of a busy year of touring for the two guitar virtuosos

Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” — plus details of their new G3 album
By GP Editors published
The three virtuosos perform the blues-rock classic from this year's sold-out tour

Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart
By Phil Weller published
The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects

Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist worked with 3rd Power chief designer Dylana Scott to capture his favorite Van Halen guitar tone, and it's quickly become his “favorite amp”
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