Steve Vai

Steve Vai

1960-06-06 Long Island, New York, USA 60 Credits

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Chicago & Friends in Concert

Chicago & Friends in Concert

2024

as Self

8.0
Acting

Experience the electrifying performance of the 10-time GRAMMY-winning Rock band, Chicago, at Ovation Hall. Joining them on stage are an impressive lin...

Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

2023

as Self

7.5
Acting
Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022

as Self / Johnny Vai (voice) (as Reckless Fable)

8.5
Acting

This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life growing up all the way until 19...

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary

2022

Co-Writer

8.5
Writing

This is the first documentary covering Steve Vai's life from 1960 to 1990. (Co-written by Steve Vai.) Cover Vai's life growing up all the way until 19...

Studio 666

Studio 666

2022

as Dave's Shredding Guitar Hands (uncredited)

5.9
Acting

Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once...

The Pedal Movie

The Pedal Movie

2021

7.8
Acting

For the first time ever, the story of guitar pedals and effects will be told by the people who make them and the artists that use them. Coming in 2021...

Zappa

Zappa

2020

as Self - Played with Zappa 1980-1982

7.3
Acting

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life an...

Devin Townsend's Crappy Halloween Party

Devin Townsend's Crappy Halloween Party

2020

as Himself

Acting

Devin Townsend's livestreamed Halloween concert from October 2020. With quest appearances from Anneke van Giersbergen, Steve Vai and Gene Hoglan.

Devin Townsend - Empath - The Ultimate Edition (5.1 Surround Sound Mix)

Devin Townsend - Empath - The Ultimate Edition (5.1 Surround Sound Mix)

2020

as Himself

Acting

‘Empath – The Ultimate Edition’ is the definitive version of Devin Townsend’s acclaimed 2019 album Empath. Featuring the original album & bonus disc, ...

#NoJoke

#NoJoke

2019

as Self

6.2
Acting

A musician's journey to create a song with some of the biggest stars in the industry. Along the way, he faces up to his painful past, while giving vie...

In Your Face: The Neil Zlozower Story

In Your Face: The Neil Zlozower Story

2018

as Himself

Acting

Rock music and rock photography are synonymous for the wild antics of their rockstars with one common denominator: Neil Zlozower, photographer extraor...

Hired Gun

Hired Gun

2017

as Self

7.0
Acting

A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well-established and famous bands and artists. These people may not be househ...

STEVE VAI Front And Center 2016

STEVE VAI Front And Center 2016

2016

as self

Acting
The Ritchie Blackmore Story

The Ritchie Blackmore Story

2015

as Self

7.9
Acting

The Ritchie Blackmore Story traces the long and winding road of the guitar legend — from his early days as a session player (with legendary producer J...

Steve Vai: Rock In Rio 2015

Steve Vai: Rock In Rio 2015

2015

as Guitars

8.0
Acting

Steve Vai and Camerata Florianópolis at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 25, 2015. Setlist: Kill the Guy With the Ball / Racing the...

Sepultura: Rock in Rio USA 2015

2015

as Guitars

Acting

Sepultura at City of Rock MGM Resorts Festival Grounds, Las Vegas, NV, USA. Setlist: The Vatican / Kairos Propaganda / Breed Apart / Manipulation of ...

Steve Vai: Stillness in Motion - Vai Live in L.A.

Steve Vai: Stillness in Motion - Vai Live in L.A.

2015

as Himself

6.3
Acting

Stillness In Motion - Vai Live in L.A., a spectacular performance recorded October 12, 2012 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles revisits the 49th concert fro...

Remaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary

Remaking the Legend: Halo 2 Anniversary

2014

8.4
Acting

Remaking the Legend - Halo 2: Anniversary is a documentary chronicling 343 Industries’ journey as they re-imagine Halo 2, one of the most beloved vide...

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

2014

as Himself

7.8
Acting

In the feature documentary, Summer 82 - When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zap...

Steve Vai: The Making of The Story of Light

Steve Vai: The Making of The Story of Light

2012

as Himself

Acting

Steve takes discusses the concepts and story behind the second instalment of his Real Illusions trilogy. Includes outtakes and footage of the Harmony ...

G3: Live in Moscow

G3: Live in Moscow

2012

Acting
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

2012

as Self

7.6
Acting

When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn’t li...

Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard

Ozzy Osbourne: Thirty Years After The Blizzard

2011

as Self

8.0
Acting

“Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD chronicles Ozzy’s years with Randy Rhoads features previously unseen footage of Ozzy and Randy filmed in 1981 &a...

Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1990

Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1990

2011

as Himself

7.0
Acting

Whitesnake, recorded live at the Monsters Of Rock Festival, Castle Donington on 18th August 1990. This incendiary performance marked the band's third...

Lemmy

Lemmy

2010

as Self

7.5
Acting

Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodi...

Live Music

Live Music

2009

as Riff

Acting

A crowdsourced animated musical about a rock n' roll guitar that falls in love to the wrong song but ends up with the violin of his dreams.

Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are

Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are

2009

as Himself

5.9
Acting

Taken from a two hour and 40 minute sold out show recorded at The State theatre in Minneapolis, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE is yet another live showcase...

Rock Prophecies

2009

as Self

4.2
Acting

A documentary about rock 'n' roll photographer Robert M. Knight and his mission to find the world's best new guitar player.

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

2008

as Self

5.8
Acting

Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

Crazy

Crazy

2008

as Hank Williams

5.5
Acting

Crazy is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950s. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank Garland quick...

Crazy

Crazy

2008

Executive Producer

5.5
Producing

Crazy is the story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950s. Blessed with incomparable, natural talent, Hank Garland quick...

Zappa Plays Zappa

Zappa Plays Zappa

2007

as Himself

Acting

Zappa Plays Zappa is the name of a concert tour and band led by Dweezil Zappa, the oldest son of the late composer and musician Frank Zappa. The show ...

Steve Vai: Visual Sound Theories

Steve Vai: Visual Sound Theories

2007

as Himself

4.3
Acting

Visual Sound Theories consistes of orchestral music and other rich compostional pieces that Steve has written. Vai was commissioned to compose an hour...

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007

as Self

6.5
Acting

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinar...

G3 - Live in Tokyo

G3 - Live in Tokyo

2005

as Guitar

7.1
Acting

G3, a guitar supergroup that features top-tier shredders Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci, is a guitar-lover's dream come true. The band's u...

G3 - Live in Tokyo

G3 - Live in Tokyo

2005

Producer

7.1
Producing

G3, a guitar supergroup that features top-tier shredders Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci, is a guitar-lover's dream come true. The band's u...

RUMBLE ROSES Original Soundtrack DVD

RUMBLE ROSES Original Soundtrack DVD

2005

Original Music Composer

A total of 23 songs including "Yankee Roses" from the video game Rumble Roses. DVD also include special screensavers, in-game movies, and special musi...

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

2004

Acting

Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili P...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004

as Self

8.0
Acting

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances a...

G3: Live in Denver

G3: Live in Denver

2004

as Himself

6.2
Acting

Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai make up the all-star group G3, who came together in October of 2003 for a series of shows throughout the ...

G3: Live in Denver

G3: Live in Denver

2004

Music

6.2

Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai make up the all-star group G3, who came together in October of 2003 for a series of shows throughout the ...

Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London

Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London

2003

as Self

6.7
Acting

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai teams up with bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Virgil Donati, guitarist Dave Weiner and keyboardist/guitarist Tony McAlpine fo...

Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London

Steve Vai: Live at the Astoria London

2003

Music, Producer

6.7
Producing

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai teams up with bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Virgil Donati, guitarist Dave Weiner and keyboardist/guitarist Tony McAlpine fo...

The Genius of Lenny Breau

The Genius of Lenny Breau

1999

as Self

Acting

This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many ...

G3: Live In Concert

G3: Live In Concert

1997

6.2
Acting

G3: Live in Concert is a live album and DVD by the G3 project, led by Joe Satriani. It was released in 1997 by Epic Records. This lineup of G3 include...

G3: Live In Concert

G3: Live In Concert

1997

Music

6.2

G3: Live in Concert is a live album and DVD by the G3 project, led by Joe Satriani. It was released in 1997 by Epic Records. This lineup of G3 include...

Steve Vai - Alien Love Secrets

Steve Vai - Alien Love Secrets

1995

as Himself

Acting

Full performances of all seven songs from Alien Love Secrets. The performance features Steve's power trio of Robbie Harrington on bass, Chris Frazier ...

PCU

PCU

1994

Original Music Composer

6.0

Nervous high school senior Tom Lawrence visits Port Chester University, where he gets a taste of politically correct college life when he's guided by ...

A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

1993

as Self

Acting

The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featurin...

Joe Satriani: The Satch Tapes

Joe Satriani: The Satch Tapes

1993

as Himself

6.0
Acting

When Joe Satriani's Surfing With The Alien hit the street in 1987, people took the record to heart. The unknown artist on the then underground Relativ...

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Hard Rock Night

Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Hard Rock Night

1991

as Self - Guitar

Acting

Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in Seville, Spain, with the aim of positioning the city as an...

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

1991

Music

6.3

Amiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos, a villain from the future, sends evil robot duplicate...

Zappa's Universe

Zappa's Universe

1991

as Self

Acting

This live recording is a true gem for Zappa fans. It features acrobatic muscianship of the highest order played straight from the heart and mind. Mike...

Guitar

Guitar

1991

as Self

Acting
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11

1990

as Self

Acting

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Poison, Steve Vai, Hunter / Rons...

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2

1989

as Self

Acting

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Scorpions, Exodus, Steve Vai (Whitesnake), Femme Fatale, Vixen, White Lio...

Video From Hell

Video From Hell

1987

as Self

7.0
Acting

In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF 2...

Crossroads

Crossroads

1986

as Jack Butler

7.4
Acting

A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.

Crossroads

Crossroads

1986

Music, Songs

7.4

A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

1982

as Self

5.9
Acting

Produced by Frank Zappa in 1982, The Dub Room Special combines footage from a performance at the KCET studios in Los Angeles on August 27, 1974, a con...