Joe Satriani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joe Satriani
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Satriani in 2004
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Satch Professor Satchafunkilus |
| Born | July 15, 1956 Westbury, New York |
| 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 |
| Associated acts | Alice Cooper, Mick Jagger, Deep Purple, Steve Vai, G3, Sammy Hagar, Chickenfoot, Jason Becker |
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.
Awards and nominations
Satriani has the second most Grammy Award nominations of any artist without winning.
| 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! |
Discography
- Not of This Earth (1986)
- Surfing with the Alien (1987)
- Flying in a Blue Dream (1989)
- The Extremist (1992)
- Time Machine (1993)
- Joe Satriani (1995)
- Crystal Planet (1998)
- Engines of Creation (2000)
- Strange Beautiful Music (2002)
- Is There Love in Space? (2004)
- Super Colossal (2006)
- Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock (2008)
- Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards (2010)
Images for kids
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Satriani with Steve Vai (center) and John Petrucci (right) as part of G3 in Melbourne, 2006
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Satriani with Stuart Hamm in the Rijnhal, Arnhem, 2008
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Satriani performing in Aarhus, 2016
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Guitars used by Satriani during the 2013 Unstoppable Momentum tour.
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Satriani's signature distortion pedal Satchurator by Vox.
