Deeper With Steve Vai

Nikki sits down with Steve Vai and they go over just about everything from old memories and Frank Zappa to learning guitar and composing music.
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[@Geerladenlad]

Steve Vai is one of the most interesting men on the planet.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Geerladenlad that’s because he’s an alien. Look it up it’s been proven

[@lifesgood7235]

My sister is good friends with him. He's very cool. Never did drugs or booze. He's a musical genius

[@lifesgood7235]

@@xthexadvantagex whatever. He's a normal human being

[@josephm.2856]

ROTFLMAO...........hahahahahhahahahahhaaaaa

[@victororo462]

He's a positive force who inspires you to be creative just watching video of him. Basically for me, I'm a guitarist. I listen to things he says about how he does this or that. Like in this I caught on to him saying that he created something, then exaggerates it. And that hit with me because I just caught myself figuring that out by myself, trying to create a cool song. I took a riff, reached out to notes that I normally wouldn't think about, and in doing so, made that riff interesting and out of the box. Vai inspires you to step out of the blues scale box.

[@Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb]

Musicians make great interviewers, they really bring out the best in artists, instead of the usual fanboy rhetoric, this is the best interview I've seen with Steve Vai. Instead of the god-like posturing that the media feed us he really is a regular dude. I'm definitely more of a fan now, having seen this side of him. Respect to Nikki.

[@pedraw]

Nikki is a good interviewer, he keeps the show moving along and doesn't get too side tracked.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

This show is quite addicting. I mean I've listened to the radio show for years but it's nice to have the video with it.

[@conspiracyqueen9557]

OMG totally! I have been binge watching this show since I found it. I wish I had known sooner that this channel existed. I have been a fan of Nikki for years. He always was the articulate one of the Crue band and he seems to have just as much talent for talk radio as he does for writing music!

[@FreeportAaron]

It's crazy! I've always been into heavy music, but I never liked Motley Crue. I just didn't like their "thing", personality, etc. But I love guitar and Nikki is so positive and has a great personality and he's friends with, like, the coolest people, so I love this show. I'm binging it and I'm gonna be sad when I've watched it all. I'm also surprised that he only has 44K subscribers. That's crazy!

[@jcw91371]

Agreed. It's a whole new ballgame with the video. Love it!

[@billdowney6891]

I used to "dj" at my sons hockey games and when the game was over and people were getting ready to leave, I would always play "For the Love of God" and sometimes people would come over and ask what I was playing and they would say that they never heard it before but its such a beautiful song. It was so cool to reach out and share Steve's music with people that never heard of him. I felt like i made a difference in the world.

[@daggergblue]

Seriously, I think this is the most sincere and real interview I have ever seen.

[@infinitebodhi6800]

daggergblue they're friends.

[@JETJOOBOY]

I love that forgotten tracks are remembered during these chats...

[@Alienadin]

Always great to listen to Steve Vai. He is such an enlightening person.

[@thehighhopes5336]

Steve Vai is a true musician and a dedicated player. I thought this interview was really great. I saw him in 2005 in Baltimore with billy sheehan. Phenomenal show.

[@spiveyjeremya]

So I didn't read the comments at first. I just immediately started typing stuff about, " Man this is an awesome honest cool interview. Such real dudes, blah blah then I posted it and had to edit it right then! damn, this interview hit everyone the same... Cool for me to feel like part of the group for once!

[@scottwaszak698]

Vai is just a musical monster yet obviously remains very grounded.

[@pet1914]

2 Italians (Serafino Feranna & Siro Vai ) I love it!!!!

[@whereisevan]

Was surprised to hear Nikki saying he liked Animals as Leaders. Wouldn't have expected them to even be on his radar. Nice.

[@joelutz4348]

Best Sixx Sense episode yet. Steve Vai is just the COOLEST.

[@drinkspecials]

one if the most enjoyable conversations I have ever heard in my life.

[@markgueren9633]

M Pajewski me too.... laughed a lot!!

[@delight1057]

I love Steve Vai and his music.

[@1truechamp46]

What a great show. Thanks Nikki and Steve. I never imagined you as friends, but I love it

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

This is one of the, if not the best “interview” I have heard or have seen. Very much two friends whom respect each other having a conversation. I’m glad I found this channel!

[@directive-4]

These are 2 great gentleman. I met Steve Vai in England some years ago and he is the nicest guy you will ever meet. Very humble and deep. You can really make a conversation with this guy. No ego there and he is one of the best guitar players out there. I admit I dont know much about Nikki Sixx but he seems really nice too and he presents a great interview/show which I am now a addicted to. Above all that you can tell that these 2 are friends. Both seem comfortable and in their zone. Wr should have more interviews like this. Thumbs up indeed !

[@Aussie2006]

Yep. Its amazing how deep Steve is in every way, really interesting to listen his view on simple things. Got to meet him in one of those meet and greet e events before a show and i was amazed how he answered every single question in a very deep and different view. Genius

[@dylanjohnhoey]

I remember reading an article where Vai said he would love to jam with Prince. I wonder if that ever happened. That would have been amazing. Would love to hear it!

[@MangledCrow]

you're not that old nikki,you have so much more to offer,love your show,my dad named me after you and i'm so honored cause of that

[@BFahz]

We all knew Nikki was cool, but who ever would have thought how insightful and humble he seems to be?

[@darrcooper]

Fantastic stuff..

[@peterserbian6556]

I've been a guitarist since 1971 & I'm learning more now than ever before!! Love this show!!

[@nixxkids]

I love that Nikki is still such a music fan and openly wants to be better when he has nothing to prove to anyone. Just one very cool dude. Steve Vai, brother, you ARE a game changer.

[@oscarcastillo6779]

Nikki I'm doing the same thing, im 52 years old, I always been a singer and Rhythm guitarist, but 6 months ago I bought an electric guitar and started learning leads, I like your show and u rock too hope one day I meet u in person

[@Victorsded]

Probably one of the best Steve Vai interviews ever

[@DVBreen]

What lovely guys - thanks Nikki and Steve !!!

[@JohyeahM]

This is gold.

[@lemmymotorhead4429]

Steve Vai looks almost exactly the same as he did in 89; still a lean, mean, shredding machine... 😎🤘

[@theguitarczar]

This is one of (if not the best) musician interview shows ever.

[@wellmike15]

Huge Crue and Vai fan. Both, smart business men.

[@in5d]

Nikki, I totally dug this interview with Steve, thank you! Steve has a spiritual side to him that's incredibly admirable. I would have loved to have heard about that as well... maybe in your next interview with him?

[@boblatzer]

I think Nikki is super funny as well.

[@smurfsex]

That was so much fun to watch!... Thank you Nikki and Steve!

[@pcpiratepete]

Great minds and no ego in sight. The second episode in and I'm hooked.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

Jen is so hot! Love Steve Vai! So down to earth! Great show Nikki!

[@RichardFriendartist]

Nikki rules and these interviews are great....Steve Vai and him together is a really great conversation.

[@valerieannshort7109]

Both men are simply amazing to listen to.

[@BrianGlassEOD]

God, so good. I've always loved Steve Vai and now I'm a fan of Nikki.

[@uv777gr]

Wow this was great

[@JerryRiceBall]

Ralph Macchio taught steve everything he knows

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

Check GS 😂

[@malcolmadams2105]

And Mr. Myagi taught me

[@LFC-Star]

except it was Ry Cooder playing his parts in Crossroads :)..yes I get you :).

[@pcpiratepete]

I read this as I was sipping coffee and choked on that mental picture. Bravo.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

F- yeah! everything !

[@tuomasvilhelm]

Loads of kudos to you Nikki for this great insightful interview! Thank you very much!

[@Tmidiman]

West Side Story, amazing music and composition!

[@Jedizen07]

Nicely done, gang! Steve Vai, along with Joe Satriani, are my two favorite super heroes.

[@satchitus7200]

Mine too! I have been to the Academy and the G4, saw them multiple times each on their own and together on G3. I just have a hard time understanding his comments about hoe Generation Axe is so much more organized than G3. Eric Johnson certainly wouldn't want a different band, neither would John Petrucci. That's what roadies are for and I'm sure they got paid big time because their was not much of a delay between bands. Ever. But whatever. He got it done and it's all good. Love them both to death. As well as Nikki!!!!

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

David McCain *me too, bro*

[@4dmind]

Jen is gorgeous. Nikki, this is a great piece. Very classy, very you and great for getting classic people into a candid setting. You're a beautiful human being man - so glad you made it through and stayed around, you beautiful old soul, you.

[@grouptherapy6060]

Wow!! I was spellbound guys!!! Never would I have thought in 1984 when I was 10 that this would be possible..you guys in a room talking and ME being able to witness that!!! I was 12 when I first heard "Flexible"... but had already switched from playing an old tennis racket listening to "Too Fast For Love" to electric guitar. -My French friends used to call Theater of pain - "Peter of Pain" !! Great Channel Nikki Lotsa Love JJ Vienneau Keep up the great work. You've always been an inspiration to me man as a songwriter, inspired me to play music and have kept me "entertained and fulfilled throughout. I'm taking a music business course here in Montreal and now you guys are so real it just blew my mind ! Cheers!

[@vincedipietro6685]

Sixx Sexse on KZbin is great. Vai made a great show. I saw Generation Axe in Wilmington, NC last year. Kick-ass show.

[@freakshowmann]

That was such an awesome conversation. Thank you Nikki and Steve for a glimpse into your creative minds!

[@ianbullock218]

Nikki,,,been watching a few of your Sixx Sense and am now totally addicted,,,,its not like a run of the mill interview,,,I feel drawn in and part of it listening. I think its the way you put yourself across being warm and totally true and laid back with your guests. Now subbed to ya channel with notifications enabled. See if you can get one with Rob Halford lol,,,,you guys would have so many great stories to tell,,,,Top man and all the very best dude :)

[@papapowpow7735]

I couldn't turn this off, so awesome. Great show.

[@Wingmanbobmusic]

I was there in trondheim watching steve vai play, great show and entertainment. Never expected him to perform there.. Awesome interview with Nikki Sixx too, wtg!

[@monacoGTR]

Awesome to see Nikki interview Stevie Vai 2 guys i listened to growing up.

[@megadethdudeluke]

Could listen to this all day

[@Malleuss]

My favorite episode so far. Such a great show. Thank you!

[@RayMond777]

I could watch this all day long

[@osocargm]

I met Steve Vai in Mexico several years ago in a meet and greet event (before the concert) and He was simple amazing. I remember that some guy from services, I think from the bar, was working and siffling and Steve realized that and he said: listen to that guy, he is a real musician because the guy is felling the music in a particular way, he is like inspiring, and ohh what a lesson!!

[@voxpathfinder15r]

Rhoads was another icon.

[@johnnyscarecrow3363]

it was really sad when the crue retired but I'm loving these new shows and I can still get my Sixx fixx.

[@chicobrutalguitar]

One of the best episodes I've seen.

[@christophergrant5456]

How great would it be to see Steve Vai on guitar,Nikki Sixx on bass,Tommy Lee on drums,and David Lee Roth on vocals.

[@shaunclifton5281]

Christopher Grant If Dave would / could actually try like the old days. Dave needed to retire after 2008.

[@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid]

@@shaunclifton5281 Yup. Now they could get Ralph Saenz to replace Dave.

[@boubou230910]

I still (of course) have his first 3 original cds. I always remember when I was a teenager the amount of AWE he brought to me and my old gang of metalheads friends with his every solo. We where so young, and in that Whitesnake "Fool for your loving" clip when he put down the guitar and tipping with both hands, always left us mezmerized. One of the greatest guitar ARTISTS.

[@andrewlaw5628]

Nikki is so Real. Dude is totally down to earth. Smart questions and well informed

[@shanan40]

Great great interview,really relaxed and clearly a lot of mutual respect between two Rock gods.

[@Soloist30]

God how i wish i had Steve or Nikki to mentor me on how to get my music off the ground. I love listening to these guys .

[@Beemerguy929]

Steve Vai is such a phenomenal composer

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

I've heard that Nikki is gonna.stop doing this at the end if the year. I hope that's not true. Great interviews, always engaging, and shows a genuine interest in the guests.

[@MyGuitartime]

This was a kick ass show thank you for this! Very cool!

[@j.gravett2878]

agree! I listen to the Sixx Sense & love it, but watching this is even better! Now another reason to binge watch & lose sleep! 😆💟

[@VINTY]

great show guys.comfortable watch with good insights.jen & nikki work so well together.

[@charliewhite4317]

LOVE...

[@MetalHeart8787]

I like these kinds of Interviews, in the studio & you learn stuff you didn't know

[@vm321]

Great show Nikki !!! I know your ending it at the end of the year 😣😣 PLEASE stay around so we can keep enjoying your creativity!!!

[@glassslide]

Fascinating conversation, don't think I moved a centimeter while it was on, totally engrossing, great job by all!!

[@dorianvaz7572]

The best! Thanks Nikki

[@bobvanster]

I can relate. Im a drummer for 45 plus years. I now suffer from chronic Tinnitus and picked up the guitar this summer since i can control more the volume. I had no problem saying "I know it's going to suck @ 1st..

[@hernangallardo1995]

I love Steve. He's a great guy.

[@elguapo1693]

This chat between Steve, Nikki and Jenn is authentic gem ! Steve Vai is a verry interessant person and the friendship between him and Nikki gave a wonderful exchange 🙃 It's awesome 🤪

[@newday7155]

Love this show and great hosts. Thanks,

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Just found this show in the last week, or so, unbelievable. This one, is so damn good; Steve and Nikki's knowledge of the music business, is very educational. Glad they are able to guide people getting into, or already in, the business.

[@a64tbird]

What a great show. Very nice job very interesting to get inside the minds of two great players.

[@moopy999]

I love these shows! Very inspirational and love to see these really big influential old school rockers, getting real and down with eachother!

[@Cesar_73_Bianchi]

Love it Steve and Nikki. Nice hearing all your topics of discussion

[@funkster007]

That was a quick 49 minutes. Great interview!

[@jarnopesonen8727]

Nikki is a king of everything!

[@pablocruise678]

Nikki I’m loving your show... much love from LV. And honestly.. my X is what you and tommy called the “space waster” she was also roommates with Athena back in the day. Her name is Lisa. She also photographed MC, RATT, etc.. doesn’t matter if you remember, get Sammy on your show. Peace!!

[@sporez]

I just found this channel (it doesn't look like it's been updated recently), so I am excited to see more, lots of great guests - thanks for these Nikki!

[@paulvandijk2204]

great sit down.......great respect for all of them....! Nice to hear their history and how they end up !

[@markhawksford785]

Man Billy Sheehan and now Steve Vai. Loving it!

[@satchitus7200]

Is it me or has he just thrown G3 under the tour bus? He has been on it so many times and called it a mess? I've seen it multiple times and it's been 2 hours of music that is NOT a mess. Guitar enthusiasts have always LOVED it.

[@ubatooba8467]

Saw G3 with Eric Johnson, Stu Hamm, Vai & Satriani......even had Phil Kenealey (Beer for Dolphins) opening up.....and Tony MacAlpine played backup for Steve and did all the harmony parts instead of a harmonizer. That G3 was the shizznit. The other two I saw were not only disappointments....but both were a mess....and a rip off too. Joe & Steve always played flawlessly....every show. I was at the Denver show and that's the one they video'd. The main board blew up at soundcheck and they had an exact replacement rushed in from somewhere. Show started about 1.5 hours late. Sound was sub-par because of it. Yngwie didn't have a singer......so he didn't play any of his classics that had vocals. Yngwie sang some songs....I thought he was trying to save money! He sucked. He smashed a white Squier Stratocaster on stage after using it for one song and threw it into the crowd...about 10-12 feet in front of me. They tried to play Roadhouse all together at the end.....it was a disasterous wank fest. Yngwie's playing was horrible. The G3 DVD isn't the whole concert.....there's a bunch missing. I'll never go to another G3 ever again. Plus YJM cancelled a Denver show (for lack of turn out?) - super weak reason. But yeah.....I fully understand what Steve is getting at.

[@stevencall3968]

Outstanding Interview even 5 years out!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sollyharr]

Best interview I've seen anywhere in awhile.... Good job Nikki

[@droflah76]

Top Notch... Candid... Real... Just Great!

[@matsol101]

A fantastic interview!

[@colinrgage]

Just found these find them quite enjoyable

[@fromfilmtocode]

Great series of interviews, fun stories, chill vibes.

[@fugfar]

super rewarding, a small limit, then exaggeration is a great way to explore all creativity. doesent always take for me, but when it does, jackpot. great watch, thanks

[@anthonychavez8748]

Awesome!

[@liamoscar]

Nikki & Jen - Thank you so much for creating this show!! Such a breath of fresh air...Inspiring and informative! Any chance you could get Dean DeLeo back for a 'Favorite riff' show? Nuno too...on acoustic. Also, if it fits your format, please get some songwriters and producers in to delve into their creative processes...Keith Forsey, Jeff Lynne, Jeffrey Steele, Desmond Child, Robert DeLeo, Duff & Izzy, Sheryl Crow...so many you could get in. Awesome Nikki!

[@jspanos500]

Izzy Stradlin for sure.

[@Shreddster]

Vai Is Life!

[@andrewkim6037]

Totally loved this episode!

[@istillsuckatguitar]

"And he grows weed." AWESOME!!!

[@avediskamakian666]

I was looking for this comment :p

[@markdemell8056]

He can make Beesweed honey. T.M. Marc Demell, I want royalties Steve; if you like my Idea.