Joe Satriani Interview: Becoming A Guitar Legend

In this exclusive interview, Joe Satriani (@JoeSatriani) gives a glimpse into his personal life, and the making of the guitar legend that has shaped how we view the instrument today. From practicing in a basement on Long Island and Hendrix's passing sealing his fate as a guitar player, to modern day as a revered guitar visionary, Satch shares his perspective on how to stand out in an often-changing landscape. Check out every D'Addario product Satch uses and has designed here! https://ddar.io/joe_satriani Chapters: 00:00 - 00:13 00:14 - 00:39 Earliest Memories 00:40 - 01:23 Earliest Influences 01:24 - 01:57 Jimi Hendrix 01:58 - 03:43 Landing in Guitar Magazine on Accident 03:44 - 04:25 The Birth of Shockwave Supernova 04:26 - 06:33 Being Original vs Getting Work 06:34 - 07:04 Building Guitars 07:05 - 08:20 Music Innovation & Identity 08:12 - 09:05 Technology as A Tool 09:06 - 12:24 Art, Guitar Straps & Painting 12:26 - 13:51 Auto Lock Swivel 13:52 - 17:11 Satch Grip Pick 17:12 - 19:27 D'Addario Strings ----- Watch all our new videos first by subscribing here: http://bit.ly/1cgP7yX Get info on your favorite gear, artists and more: https://www.daddario.com Subscribe to our product demo channel: https://ddar.io/daddario-demos Join Players Circle for free today & start earning points towards gear and merchandise, get early access to new products, join beta testing opportunities, and get exclusive deals and discounts: https://www.daddario.com/players-circle/