Steve Vai on 'Complete Breakdown' During Frank Zappa Tour

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Published 2021-02-14
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  • @RootzRockBand
    When I was in college in 1996, I went to a concert with a few friends. One guy said at one time he wrote to Steve that he would like a guitar like his, and he said Steve sent him one of the custom Ibanez guitars with the cool fretboard and the carved out hand grip, and a letter to play it and enjoy it. Steve is a great human being and his guitar playing is beyond great.
  • @yztrewq
    "Your greatest spiritual teacher is your own suffering." Spot on, Steve. So very true.
  • @kagreen2k
    I love Steve as a guitar player and as a human being. It takes courage to share struggles with mental health.
  • @kellyklingbeil5802
    Joni Mitchell once said... "Depression is the Sand that Makes the Pearl"
  • @michaelyolch79
    The most important takeaway here is for people to recognize that depression/suicidal tendencies are very often a SEASON. Yes, a horrific season I know all too well. BUT...like Steve and millions of others, you MUST just keep doing the next thing until you break through to the other side. PLEASE DON'T intentionally leave this world - you are here for a reason...a mission that ONLY YOU can accomplish.
  • @MrShotthat
    It's nice to hear someone talk about their depression and not use it as an excuse for not changing. He actually learned from it.
  • @sghantous
    A simplistic description of Steve's kind of breakdown might be 'overthinking'. Someone who can transcribe FZ's guitar solos must be inherently capable of incredibly intense thought and over-analysis. Glad you're still around, Steve! You've always seemed to be down-to-earth. I was at that show in Montreal, btw.
  • @bumsharvest5493
    When I was 18 the girl I loved dumped me and I went down I to that black hole of depression. It took 5 years to somewhat come out of it. Looking back, it was the best learning experience. I know what Steve Vai is talking about and I appreciate his honesty. Much love.
  • @patton303
    I'm a touring drummer and struggle with depression. It's comforting to know I'm not the only musician who deals with it. It seems to be extra prevalent with creative people. Being out of work during Covid was terrifying for a lot of us. I think a lot of musicians still have almost a kind of PTSD from it. And with depression on top of it all, it was a terrible time.
  • @margaretedwards1366
    I was in a car accident in the early 90's. Flipped the car on ice, ended up in a culvert. Crawled out , freezing cold water and I realized " Flexible" was playing in the tape deck. Went back in to get it. Thanks, Steve for all the great music.
  • @bryanhill3710
    I can't believe that the interviewer didn't ask what books Steve read that helped him so much. There was a golden opportunity lost. 🙁
  • @bevo65
    Vai is an exceptionally perceptive and intelligent guy. Let me say two things: (1) I and millions of other people are grateful that he pulled out of it, and (2) he's lucky to have had these revelations so early in life. It takes most of us far longer.
  • @ScottMasson
    Wow! I was never a fan of his music, but after seeing this video, I really respect him so much. He’s a wise and spiritual human; and very sincere and tuned in.
  • @warthogA10
    When I first started seeing Steve's interviews over time, it was really a little bit of a shock to see and realize just how down to Earth and genuine he really is. He's completely open, relatable
  • @iv2sab512
    I'm impressed not only with Steve's guitar playing which is out of this world, but even more so with his honesty and humanity.
  • @CicadaMania
    I've been listening to Skyscraper all week. It's a such a unique album. It's not metal or hard rock. More like a happy party album. Steve's guitar playing is tasty and unique, complimenting the themes of the songs very well.