Joe Satriani is appreciated as one of the technically most accomplished guitarists in the history of rock music.
Satriani rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with a series of brilliant instrumental albums which left an indelible mark on guitar rock music of the time and spawned numerous imitators.
Over the course of his career, which he began modestly, as a local talent and guitar teacher, Satriani has collaborated with many super-star artists and bands including, among others, Deep Purple and Mick Jagger on his first solo tour.