Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Kenny Aronoff Sessions, where Kenny engages in a captivating conversation with his great friend, the legendary Joe Satriani. Universally acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, Satriani has left an indelible mark on the world of music with his unique style, sound, and just sheer amount of talent. With an impressive track record of 15 Grammy nominations and over 10 million albums sold, he stands as the best-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time. Today, Kenny and Joe embark on a fascinating exploration of Satriani's journey from his early days as an athlete and musician to becoming a virtuoso guitarist and visual artist all the way up to his upcoming tour with Kenny. .
As their conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that Joe Satriani is not only an extraordinary musician but also a charismatic and collaborative leader and team player. From his early collaborations with Mick Jagger to his experiences as a solo artist and with supergroups like Chickenfoot, Satriani's story is one of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of musical excellence. As Kenny guides the conversation here today, you will come to further appreciate the transformative power of music as well as the importance of discipline and collaboration in achieving success. Just as importantly, you will get to enjoy that rare privilege of witnessing two dedicated friends thoroughly enjoying themselves as they swap stories and a few laughs while reminiscing about their journeys to the top of their respective fields. Prepare to be inspired as you embark upon this thrilling adventure through the life and career of Joe Satriani and learn some of the secrets behind his undisputed musical genius.

Episode Highlights:

Recording and touring as a band

Joe Satriani as both a leader and team player

His choice of music over sports

Learning the discipline necessary for success

Joe’s transition from drums to guitar

His early musical influences

Joe’s first records and first concerts

The story of his first Steve Miller concert

Joe’s early bands

Choosing to pursue instrumental music

His process for writing music

Joe’s painting career

His signature guitars with Ibanez

Others using his music

The impact of Surfing with the Alien on Joe’s life

His influence on other successful musicians

What keeps Joe motivated


Quotes:
“Work with what you have to the fullest extent every day, 100%."
"You're the team leader, but you're this team player and it's really exceptional."
"I'm not a drummer. I'm not cut out to be that guy that keeps everyone together. I might be cut out to float on top."
"For us as musicians, we will play one song a million times, and for us, it's a revelation every single time, a new set of revelations."
"The explosion of FM radio back then, in the mid to late '60s... I listened to all the singles. That's how I got into Kinks and Dave Clark Five, all the British Invasion stuff."
"I still wake up every morning and I want to write what's in my heart. I want to explore the feelings I have and turn them into music."

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Joe Satriani