JOE SATRIANI Jazz Fusion / Rock USA

  Joe Satriani is a world-renowned guitarist who has made significant contributions to the music industry. In the 1980s, Satriani emerged as a significant figure in the world of instrumental rock music. He released his first solo album in 1986, which featured his unique playing style and his signature use of whammy bar and tapping techniques.

  Early Career

  Joe Satriani began playing the guitar at the age of 14, and he quickly developed an interest in instrumental rock music. He began teaching guitar and built a reputation as an exceptional guitar instructor. Satriani's students included future guitar legends such as Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, and Alex Skolnick.

  Satriani played in several bands during the 1970s and early 1980s, including the Squares, which featured future Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. He also played with the Greg Kihn Band, and in 1984 he joined Mick Jagger's solo band.

  Solo Career

  In 1986, Joe Satriani released his first solo album, "Not of This Earth." The album showcased Satriani's unique playing style, which combined elements of rock, jazz, and classical music. The album received critical acclaim and established Satriani as a rising star in the instrumental rock genre.

  Satriani's second album, "Surfing with the Alien," was released in 1987 and became a huge commercial success. The album featured the hit single "Satch Boogie," which showcased Satriani's exceptional guitar skills and became a staple of rock radio.

  Satriani continued to release albums throughout the 1980s, including "Dreaming #11" (1988) and "Flying in a Blue Dream" (1989). These albums cemented Satriani's reputation as a master of instrumental rock and showcased his continuing growth as a musician.

  Impact on Instrumental Rock

  Joe Satriani's innovative playing style and his use of tapping and whammy bar techniques influenced a generation of guitarists. Satriani's students, including Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett, went on to become successful musicians in their own right and helped to popularize the instrumental rock genre.

  Satriani's success also paved the way for other instrumental rock guitarists, such as Yngwie Malmsteen and Eddie Van Halen, to achieve mainstream success. Satriani's influence can still be heard in the work of many

"Flying in a Blue Dream" is the 1989 hard rock album by American Guitarist, song-writer Joe Satriani. The album was produced by Joe Satriani, John Cuniberti and recorded in several studios. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.

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This album "Not of this Earth" is the first studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released in 1986

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This album "Surfing with the Alien" is the second album by instrumental rock guitarist Joe Satriani, released in 1987.

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