"Crossroads" (1987) Part 3 | Steve Vai and the History of Shred Guitar Continued

A History of Rock n' Roll in Film and Rock n' Roll

More deepy-divey into the making of the Jack Butler guitar duel and the crafting of the specific guitar itself! Also a review of the recent Charvel Guitars documentary, some background on Joe Satriani's early years in San Fancisco, and more hyperactive shred chat with Dan and Brian. OH, and a major detour into everything Motley Crue was up to during 1991, for reasons that will be made abundantly clear as we examine Steve Vai's shifting mindset during that era. Also I sploosh majorly over my new favorite gospel song of all time and Joe Morton's mastery of acting like a major prick toward Ralph Macchio before he takes the stage.

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P.S. I forgot to mention Steve Vai portrays Hank Williams Sr. in the film "Crazy" (2008) so have fun with that on your own time :)