
Steve and Alessandro Serrago, the winner of the Design A Jem contest.
Steve and Alessandro Serrago, the winner of the Design A Jem contest.

Steve & Quincy Jones at the 2012 Berklee Alumni Grammy Brunch
Steve & Quincy Jones at the 2012 Berklee Alumni Grammy Brunch

Steve & Berklee Faculty with 27-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones at the 2012 Berklee Alumni Grammy Brunch
Steve & Berklee Faculty with 27-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones at the 2012 Berklee Alumni Grammy Brunch

Steve and mini guitar (Photo courtesy of Thomas Nordegg)
Steve and mini guitar (Photo courtesy of Thomas Nordegg)

Steve and Charlene, Voted Best Musicians in High School "In high school, Steve was voted 'Best Musician' in senior grade. He is pictured with Charlene Serigo, who also received the award."
Steve and Charlene, Voted Best Musicians in High School "In high school, Steve was voted 'Best Musician' in senior grade. He is pictured with Charlene Serigo, who also received the award."

Pia Vai, Circa 1983 in Vixen (she made her own outfits)
Pia Vai, Circa 1983 in Vixen (she made her own outfits)

The Classified 1984 Promotional poster for a show I did with my band "The Classified" : Stu Hamm, Sue Mathis, Steve Vai, Chris Frazier, Tommy Mars.
The Classified 1984 Promotional poster for a show I did with my band "The Classified" : Stu Hamm, Sue Mathis, Steve Vai, Chris Frazier, Tommy Mars.

Steve Performing with The North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra October, 2010 Photo by John Polder
Steve Performing with The North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra October, 2010 Photo by John Polder

Steve winning his high school's "Gong Show"/Talent Show (1976)"I was 16 years old and I won the gong show at my high school by playing the Star Spangled Banner, (and parts with my teeth). There was a video of this performance but the AV department later erased the tape in order to conserve. I won $50 bucks and that night I treated all my friends to as many cases of Michelob beer that $50 would buy." -Steve Vai
Steve winning his high school's "Gong Show"/Talent Show (1976)"I was 16 years old and I won the gong show at my high school by playing the Star Spangled Banner, (and parts with my teeth). There was a video of this performance but the AV department later erased the tape in order to conserve. I won $50 bucks and that night I treated all my friends to as many cases of Michelob beer that $50 would buy." -Steve Vai

Steve at NAMM 1983 Steve with Joe Satriani, Rubina and Pia.
Steve at NAMM 1983 Steve with Joe Satriani, Rubina and Pia.

Steve receiving his Honorary Doctorate from Musicians Institute, September 18, 2009 at LA's Wiltern Theatre
Steve receiving his Honorary Doctorate from Musicians Institute, September 18, 2009 at LA's Wiltern Theatre

Steve at the 2011 New Ibanez Euporhia photoshoot with Neil Zlozlower
Steve at the 2011 New Ibanez Euporhia photoshoot with Neil Zlozlower

Steve. June 2010 while composing for the Steve Vai Festival (October, 2010)
Steve. June 2010 while composing for the Steve Vai Festival (October, 2010)

Steve with friend and co-executive producer for the film 'Crazy, The Movie' Ray Scherr
Steve with friend and co-executive producer for the film 'Crazy, The Movie' Ray Scherr

I scream, you scream... Steve at an ice cream truck (unknown location)
I scream, you scream... Steve at an ice cream truck (unknown location)

Andy Alt & Pia at the Vai's Annual Drive in Los Angeles, CA
Andy Alt & Pia at the Vai's Annual Drive in Los Angeles, CA

Halloween (1963) Alan, Pam, Kathy, Billy, Mark & Steve
Halloween (1963) Alan, Pam, Kathy, Billy, Mark & Steve

Fire Vai going to his high school Prom (all grown up)
Fire Vai going to his high school Prom (all grown up)

Steve's Double Neck SG. Steve loved this guitar but unfortunately it was stolen in the early 80's before he moved to Sylmar. Have any clues??!
Steve's Double Neck SG. Steve loved this guitar but unfortunately it was stolen in the early 80's before he moved to Sylmar. Have any clues??!

Pia Vai, Circa 1983 in Vixen (she made her own outfits)
Pia Vai, Circa 1983 in Vixen (she made her own outfits)

22 Year Old Steve Vai and his chicken Sylmar, CA Photo by Marco LLanos
22 Year Old Steve Vai and his chicken Sylmar, CA Photo by Marco LLanos

Steve, age 50 (2010) The same shot is on the "Naked Pass" which ships with the Limited Edition Vinyl on the the www.vai.com homepage. It's redeemable for a Meet and Greet on Steve's 2011 tour.
Steve, age 50 (2010) The same shot is on the "Naked Pass" which ships with the Limited Edition Vinyl on the the www.vai.com homepage. It's redeemable for a Meet and Greet on Steve's 2011 tour.