Steve Vai on Zappa Bandmates, Touring and Transcribing the FZGB.

The wonderful Steve Vai talks about his musical interaction and experience with fellow Zappa bandmates, as well as touring and transcribing the Frank Zappa Guitar Book.

[@ornleifs]

Loved this interview - I hope Vai will write a book about his Zappa days.

[@GuitarSoloReactions]

Steve is the best, Thanks Chanan for asking the best questions.

[@bradfordknights7554]

Chanan you are one of the most humble and expert interviewers I've ever watched. You know how to ask the right questions, and more importantly, how to not interrupt and let the magic flow. When Vai says he doesn't do any Zappa interviews anymore except for you, this says it all. Can't wait for the book, "My Time with Zappa" by Steve Vai with Chanan Hanspal. complete with transcriptions and everything!

[@HerrSint]

Two perfect gentlemen speaking about an amazing topic which they both love. That hour went by fast! Thank you, both. Wouldn't mind getting more.

[@eigenstatezero]

More Zappa content. Fantastic!

[@johnunderwood3132]

I just love this. I love hearing stories about music. Thank you Chanan

[@pontus6]

Hi Steve 👋 was talking about you today with a friend 😀 we both agree you are fab❤

[@Antuan_the_Swan]

Always an amazing conversation. What a brilliant duo.

[@andyzephyr1582]

Two amazing guys. Kudos to you for this gift of an interview!

[@mufasaputasa3599]

Oh yeah! Another Zappa talk. I can't wait to hear it. Huge thanks to both of you for this talk! (By the way, I am learning to play Black Page #1. Or should I say I am attempting to learn it 😅)

[@MoggioMTB]

Steve is always terrific and you get the best from him. An interview just about the BEAT tour and learning and arranging would be great stuff as well.

[@jazzdischarge]

keep 'em coming, Chanan - Steve gave you the green light

[@jeffcullen6573]

YAY! Another one! Looking forward to digging in!

[@ncpmellifluousanonymous1984]

Abuganza!!! More Zappa and much more !!!! Keep up the great work

[@stueyapstuey4235]

52:36 - absolutely, Chanan & Steve, so interested in these band dynamics! I saw the band in '82 in London, still an amazing musical memory! All the best guys!

[@sayeager5559]

Love to hear Vai talk Zappa. Thank you.

[@MarcelloDiLorenzo]

Thanks!

[@splankhoon]

Amazing! Thank you so much, Chanan.

[@cameronpatrickscott]

Such a treat, great rapport you two, thanks Chanan,

[@ZPDSurvival]

This is a Great interview.

[@not_emerald]

It's always a joy to listen to Mr. Vai in long format conversations :)

[@Naniamania3]

Excellent interview with a master. And Korvettes...that's a throwback. Thank you!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Korvettes, remember it well.

[@mattmichael6792]

“I’ve got transcriptions of THIS” (waves hand) Gave me chills Thanks Chanan

[@gardener9000]

Gentleman, Thank you for the interview and FZ stories! Much appreciated!!

[@lousekoya1803]

What a breath of fresh air to hear two brilliant and respectful people sharing thoughts on music and experience ! Many Thanks ! Love from Quebec !

[@weeooh1]

Fantastic interview. Love hearing Steve talking about his formative years with Frank and the other musicians in the band.

[@fzmisty7579]

Many thanks for the new episode! Music is the best!

[@narosgmbh5916]

As Steve said he wants to use this format to talk to Chanan, and only to Chanan ABOUT FRANK ZAPPA And both promises are: It wasn't the last time both apparently have to say so much more about FZ I will wait and listen. Thank you both

[@stealthy7]

Deeply interesting and inspiring - Thanks

[@teblake3]

Great interview Thank you both

[@GasStationSushiiii]

Vai talking about Zappa? So fun

[@Rasenschneider]

Yeah!

[@florianmuller4637]

Tales from the vault 🎉

[@FonceFalooda2]

This is kinda beautiful. :)

[@Rhino873]

Alright!!!! Listening to this at work!!

[@enricocavallo4386]

"Giant candy store" 😄

[@bossgt8647]

I saw you play in the Singleton in Swansea

[@spookybaba]

I could do with a contact to Steve, as I would like to interview him and not mention Frank at all. As much as I love Frank's music, and I am seriously familiar with his catalogue whilst he was alive. I just think Steve would have a lot to say about his own life, and I'd just love to hear things he'd have to talk about what hasn't been asked about him before.

[@JimGardner]

I'd love to hear Steve talk more about the Skyscraper era. Everyone wants to know about Zappa, including me. Similarly Eat 'em comes up a lot. But did we ever really understand why Billy didn't do the Skyscraper tour? How did the album come to be produced by Steve and Roth without Templeman? It's an amazing album, but doesn't seem to get the love it deserves. Just a thought.

[@philcremer4709]

I have an 1982 pressing of FZGB. A prized possession. Unfortunately with all my scribbles on it from my youth.

[@AndyEdwardsDrummer]

doh....I was hoping for some Epidemics or Alcatrazz stories........

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Hearing Steve talk about his days as a session musician would be cool, especially the PIL Album .

[@mikehirsh1896]

1982 Dagmar Din Din