I've heard this before with Vai and Dweezil Zappa but this version from 1982 shows how much of an influence Frank was on Vai. Vai in shorts and purple/blue hair. Great stuff. :thumb:

YouTube - frank zappa duels steve vai. 'stevies spanking'

Seriously! Why does it sound like they can't play?

Amazing tones they're getting out of those bendy inflatable guitars there !

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wow! never knew frank was such a tasty player, no wonder vai went to school on him.
was that all in B mixolydian? the flat 7th really stands out.

regards,
jim.