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I don't know if these anecdotes prove anything, but two of my favorites, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, had popular instrumentals in the late 80s/early 90s. And o
by lapcat 4y ago
I don't know if these anecdotes prove anything, but two of my favorites, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, had popular instrumentals in the late 80s/early 90s.
And one of my non-favorites, Kenny G, is one of the best-selling artists of all time, more than 75 million records.
- rzzzt 4y agoI see your Kenny G (in fact I was Ctrl-F searching for his name) and raise you Zamfir, Master of the Pan Flute.
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- jzb 4y agoKinda leans into the point of the post, I think. Vai, Satriani, and Eric Johnson are still working today, but they peaked popularity wise in the late 80s / early 90s. Not sure Satriani ever topped “Surfing With The Alien.”
- hammyhavoc 4y ago> pulls Vai face whilst tremolo-bombing self into pleasurable oblivion
- FiatLuxDave 4y agoIf you like Satch and Vai, you might want to check out Angel Vivaldi if you haven't already.