Joe Satriani | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Satch Professor Satchafunkilus |
Born | Westbury, New York | July 15, 1956
Genres | Instrumental rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, guitar instructor |
Instruments | Guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, harmonica, banjo, harp |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | Sony, Epic, Relativity |
Website | Official website |
Joseph Satriani (born July 15, 1956 in Westbury, New York) is an American musician. He can play different instruments. He is most well known for his work as a rock guitarist.
Early in his career, Satriani worked as a guitar teacher. Some of his former students have become famous with their guitar skills. These include Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Kirk Hammett, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan and Alex Skolnick.
Satriani has been important in the music made by other musicians. He was a founder of the ever-changing touring trio, G3, as well as performing in various positions with other musicians.
Satriani has the second most Grammy Award nominations of any artist without winning.[1][2]
Year | Album | Category |
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1989 | "Always With Me, Always With You" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance |
Surfing with the Alien | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | |
1990 | "The Crush of Love" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1991 | Flying in a Blue Dream | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1993 | The Extremist | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1994 | "Speed of Light | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1995 | "All Alone" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1997 | (You're) My World" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1998 | "Summer Song" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
1999 | "A Train of Angels" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
2001 | "Until We Say Goodbye" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
2002 | "Always With Me, Always With You" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance from Live in San Francisco |
2003 | "Starry Night" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
2006 | Super Colossal | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
2008 | "Always With Me, Always With You" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance from Satriani Live! |