Joe Satriani recalls David Lee Roth’s “crazy” attempt to recruit him for a Van Halen cover band in the ‘90s: “I said, ‘But Dave, Ed’s still alive!’”

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“But Dave, Ed’s still alive!” Joe Satriani reveals David Lee Roth wanted him in a Van Halen tribute band in the ’90s — while Eddie and the group were still making music
Joe Satriani reveals David Lee Roth wanted him in a Van Halen band in the ’90s
“But Dave, Ed’s still alive!” Joe Satriani says David Lee Roth wanted him for 90s Van Halen tribute
How Joe Satriani found the right amp builder for his Eddie Van Halen tribute tone
“After I learned the song, I'd spend an hour or two on YouTube”: How the online guitar community helped Joe Satriani nail Eddie Van Halen's riffs
JOE SATRIANI On Preparing To Play EDDIE VAN HALEN’s Parts: “I’d Spend An Hour Or Two On YouTube Just Watching How Other People Address This Immense Problem Of Trying To Emulate ED’s Playing”
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai & The SATCHVAI Band Let The Guitars Do The Talking At Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion (SHOW REVIEW)
JOE SATRIANI Reflects On Being Asked To Play With ALEX VAN HALEN And DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I Kept Saying, 'I'm Not The Guy. Call NUNO BETTENCOURT''
Vai, Satriani On How They Finally Formed Band After 50 Years of Friendship - 100.7 WZLX - Boston's Classic Rock
Satchvai Band (Joe Satriani and Steve Vai) Announce First-Ever U.S. Tour - Rock & Blues Muse
Joe Satriani Celebrates New Live Album, Says He Still Gets Butterflies In His Stomach When He Writes