Steve Vai - TEC "Les Paul" Award 2012 NAMM

[TheDanyalexandre]

One of the most inspiring video I saw in my life.

«Don't stop, keep going.»

-Frank Zappa

So simple, but so powerful

[alcarbuccia]

I like too the technical stuff!!

[alcarbuccia]

steve vai: correction!

[alcarbuccia]

I didn't finish the speech when I put my comment I so regret!!! steve via always put in his music & the way he express a little bit of comedy in the middle...so for me that was a great speech. I like the part of the albert einstein & the others great minds that steve mentioned as Frank zappa!!!

[JPalvesvideos]

Good steve, now where's your les paul signature? But this is not a bad idea, just imagine a les paul with floyd rose and the skiw paint(i don't know the name...)!

[chuckrocks69]

@JPalvesvideos scott gorham from thin lizzy plays something similar now

[alcarbuccia]

no so great speech!! but you rocks!! steve : )

[TheCunting]

@alcarbuccia U off ur head. That was a great speech. Wats not to like about it??

[XanaduMountain]

HOW CRAZY THAT A SHOW ABOUT EQUIPMENT AND SOUND had the worst mixing in history? EX: when they announce steve it's like no one is applauding! YeeesH!

[TheOneTrueSpLiT]

Great congratulation Sir - an achievement so well deserved my friend.

[puredes]

i hope hes around a long long time

[crisDAwog]

besides money and sex =] we know what you like =]

[crisDAwog]

lol billy shehan what a display of ass kissing lol =]

[crisDAwog]

when i saw the first guy pop up i thought it was steve and im like wtf blonde hair then he opened his mouth

[sakitakungtyan]

BS



[TheSnowsbeauty5]

Great speeches,great speaker's,on an award show;)

[Ryboner1]

Vai made me want to give up playing guitar lol hes like an obsessed alien genius ! i havnt given up im just sticking to old school !

[cookinwithoutlooking]

I dunno whats worse? The guy murdering his song on that tele or the black ladies reaction to him... whats she even doing up there?

[Jpmusic96]

6:06 Steve´s boob cheking.

[klauswhitedreamer]

such a beautiful and true speech !...

[TheLordOfCoal]

umm how can I create subtitles for uTube vids?

[vaivaughn]

what i love with this guy is that he's still a child deep inside, and even today it is like he didn't expect to be such famous,and succesfull.he must be living his dream everyday when he wakes up.

when he was in Greece he just stopped playing the guitar and looked at the audience and smiled like a kid.it was as if he just won the lottery,and then said to us this is a dream that came true.I almost cried ¨)and not only me

[enos218]

Steve is funny.

[TheLordOfCoal]

the video starts at 6:18

[sunnyjim98]

@TheLordOfCoal you must have an awful connection.

it starts at 00.00 for the rest of us...

[friggetyfuck]

A lot of the ideas in this speech are the same thing he talks about in his alien guitar secrets masterclass

[chirockify]

Congratulations Dr. Vai, you deserve all that you put in, an inspiration to all of us. Godbless

[fcatrin]

"You got to find what you're really good at, and then exaggerate it" :-)

[mustaine8282]

what the fuck hes trying to look like Mark Antony

[doggyhand12]

I love how modest, funny and cool Steve is, whilst also being an absolute GOD.

[nickbaldeagle01]

Does Randy play guitar? Some nice hair dye on show by Steve here.

[doeboyfresh863]

the guy playing for the love of god was like, yeah thats right I'm playing your song XD

[J3ipolarGod]

His son looks just like him.

[WESTFIELDBOMAX]

the best!!!!!!!!!!!

[WESTFIELDBOMAX]

the best ever

[TheKillerFabivs]

1:39 That guy behind is pissing in the plant!

[magirecords2004]

The Breed pick-up is cool Stevie! Got one back in 06.

[magirecords2004]

LMBO!!

[SmilerSP]

A great man

[onlineguitarschool]

Congratulations Steve. I've had the pleasure of meeting you a few times and you always have inspiring words to say. Well deserved and as Frank said, "don't stop, keep going!"

[RandomBros88]

18:54 suited guy wants bro-fist too X)

[oisinboydisrandy]

im surprised he didnt mention satriani but still a very good speech,randy paul looked a little moody.

[NERV361]

U would not be getting that reward if it wasnt for Joe...U would not be where your at if it wasnt for Joe. U dont deserve that reward Mr. Vai...after all its a Les Paul award and u play Ibanez...wtf! If anyone deserves a reward its Joe Satriani.

[timobollalcbryce]

He should be at an iban award not les Paul! It's like icing on a hot bowl of soup.

[TuneLoony61]

<3

[xaxaportilho]

6:10 "The man"...

[lovejon2death]

i was expecting a 30 year old. when you hear son you dont expect someone to be older than my grandfather.

[wasserluft]

More then deserved ! A true Person , altough being a guitar God

[Lukemanmike]

Simply a great guy !

[TheLordOfCoal]

Steve's the guy who pushes me to continue playing the guitar and believeing I'm not totally useless with that.

[gregtheiceman]

On Steve Via discovering editing with FZ."Ya,it makes everyday just like Christmas.~FZ

Priceless. {-

[TheFerra2010]

He made me cry. Steve you are such an inspiration for me. Thank you

[telhacerta]

He received a Les Paul award and he plays a Ibanez^^ He deserved the prize, I won't say that he's the best player in the world since there are lots of great players out there, but I would say that he's one that deserves to be in the #1 spot alongside with others. Congrats, Mr. Vai.

[junkscar]

oh boi



[Nationalist828]

Nice speech. Entertaining and humble. 

[misterelryano]

0:55

[DeansGuitarTV]

Nobody deserves it more :)

[chriscopter]

congrats Steve,

thanks for being around everyday with your amazing music.

[gothyke]

such an amazing inspiration!

[gothyke]

I love this guy!

[arielista]

Steve Vai for President.



[arielista]

Wise words, listen up children.

[guitarmitsos]

We love u STEVE!!!

[coltranelovetrain]

No pressure on that poor guy in the band having to play "For the Love of God" when Vai walked out, eh?

[clusha2]

Billy was so emotional!!



[xpiderxhan]

Congratulations Steve - Really wonderful to see this. x

[indydrt]

CONGRATS HOMEY THATS AWESOME you most certainly Deserve it ..God Bless hope to see you soon ,,Donny G

[juliancro]

1:07 steve (huh..what's his surname?!hmh oh yeah..) vai.. :--)

[themistoklas]

"The way that we make music, the way that we create it, the way that we package it, the way that we sell it and the way that we listen to it is constantly changing and it has constantly changed and it will constantly change...and that's how we are. We are always looking to progress...", Steve Vai (2012)

[DanaPellerin]

I think it's funny that all these big audio industry guys still fiddle with and lean into the mic. That's gotta drive the techs nuts.

[dani3121b]

Steve Vai is a great great man and artist!

No one deserve this awards more!

[andalooz]

Congratulations Steve! I saw you in Melbourne during your masterclass. You're an inspiration for all!

[PerejraD]

What's that son? XDXD

[MBAZ100]

Dope and Porn can wait haha :D

[m0j0101]

one reason he screwed up "for the love of god", he didnt play it with a JEM

[kishober]

@m0j0101 and he played too damn fast...

[KitRamsey1]

Dad has touched ya.....im sure!

[musikopino]

Congratulation Steve! you're the best !...Long Life for you!

[nolan067]

omg.. his hair is short



[yoho300]

For the love of god

[yoho300]

Thank you Steve Vai and joe satriani you've both been my there for me. Good bye

[JNNSKvidZ]

5:41 I was like, can somebody kick hiss ass cuz noone can play with the soul of Steve.

[ChaosBurnsWithin]

Congradulations steve, you are the person who i believe is most deserving of the award. You are my favorite guitarist of all time, no competition, and you're such an innovator and such a nice person in general. keep doing what you're doing man, rock on!

[altjff15]

He spoke for several minutes about Frank but never mentioned Joe once, I'm surprised.

[davidafultz]

@altjff15 Joe who?



[burnitdo]

@davidafultz Ahhh! Satriani, ever heard of him?

[davidafultz]

@burnitdo Yes! Thanks

[MrArakadin]

@altjff15 I'm not surprised. Zappa was a genius and Steve was just acknowledging his good fortune to be in the same room with Zappa.

[shwilly]

@altjff15

When mentioning Frank he emphasized his approach to gear/technology, which is what the ceremony is about. Were it an award for his musical output I'm sure he wouldn't have talked about Ibanez or Carvin

I'd say Joe and Steve have been quite vocal about their mutual respect. In fact Satch really seems to have benefited from Steve praising the hell out of him back in the 80's: if it weren't for those plugs who knows if his label would've backed him for the recording of Surfing w/t Alien

[frankbraker]

Sometimes it's like standing naked in front of the world. But even if there's nothing to say, prayers offered up continuously, like a million flags in the wind.

[Tallguyalec]

Steve, where do you get your shades, they're so awesome :D

[igorregis97]

Se vc é brasileiro e tá pedindo aos céus para q uma pessoa com boa alma pegue esse vídeo e coloque uma legenda em português da joinha aê!!

[PL4894]

Your are probably my favorite guitarist ever. And as an innovator, you completey deserve this award, congratulations!!

[StevieVaibanez]

Love you Steve. My greatest hero.

[VaiRendy]

hes almost crying at the end

[shannonw69]

CONGRATS STEVE !!! YOU'RE THE BEST !!! Everything you put up from NAMM is totally AWESOME !!!

[VaiRendy]

for the love of god played by the band here is soooo SUCK....

[RE10]

i m so proud of you Steve, so so proud, god bless you and your family, thank you for the music, thank you for inspiring !

[Raonisol]

parabéns STEVE ...

[HOPE77z]

CONGRATULATIONS STEVE !!! Applause!!

Hope

[vubear]

Congratulations Steve. You deserve nothing less. Loving the distortion on the new amps btw.

[GoofyGuitar68]

"VAI IS ONE OF A KIND!"

BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PLAY LIKE HIM OR BE AS INVOLVED IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS AS HE IS!

EVEN IF YOU BUY OR BEEN GIVEN AN INSTRUMENT(ANYKIND!)

AND MAKE A SOUND OR ONLY TOUCH THE INSTRUMENT FOR 15 MINUTES.

THATS BEAUTIFUL TOO!

[GoofyGuitar68]

HEY VAI, THATS HOW I "RECOGNIZED" YOU IN THE "ROTH BAND", MADE ME BUY YOUR FLEXABLE "ALBUM!" (KILLER!) MORE THAN FRANK ZAPPA! MADE ME BUY "SLIP OF THE TONGUE!" SO ON!

[GoofyGuitar68]

WELCOME ABOARD VAI! YOUR MAKING HISTORY!

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT OF MUSIC!

GREAT MUSICIAN, GUITARIST!

[Guitareben]

Quite right!! No-one deserves it more :D

[Jaggijughurtti]

Goddamn this Steve is so funny xD!!

[hardcoregmr4lyf]

Steve, that's so awesome!! You deserve this award, you are an amazing musician! Congratulations on all your achievements! I love your music, and all the stuff from you uploaded from NAMM was top-notch = )

[turbonbc]

What about Sach?

[ianpinoto777]

Congratulations, Steve...

[angedechue90]

Congratulation Steve in my country we said the HONEST ALWAYS WINS°)

[kristof007]

I couldn't think of anyone who deserves this more. Congratulations!

[maiajazz]

Steve, you are a great guy! Congrats!!

[shredsaxes]

Steve is such a smart guy and an inspiration,whats funny is i sent him a message asking about smoking (dope) weed, and he replied back and said no he doesn't and i shouldn't either and then i hear his joke in this video, now i'm confused but i still love u steve!

[TheSzyszko]

It is a bless been in this time, in these world, and get hears for leasing your beutifull and amaizing and inspirant music, thanks god for let i see you in your encarnation steve vai!!!

i whish you a long long and greatfull life steve!

[SuperJamail]

Steve Vai , thank you to you because you're always a good inspiration to me . All the best

[sandmanloverxox]

Congratulations, Steve! You're the greatest!

[spitfacedrip]

Thanks Steve and all your band mates for the Music .

[TheCrue4life]

Steve is the man!

[DaShortyJ]

17:15 Steve is holding an imaginary pick

[Mapon123]

16:25 Watch "The Secret" This is exactly what he's talking about.

[Satch4lifez]

Gimme some fist brother! 18:50 :D

[smarthandsomeguy]

Thank you Steve.

[HendroxJim]

The V-irtuose A-wesome & I-ncredibel Steve !

[HendroxJim]

The V-irtuose A-wesome & I-ncredibel Steve !

[freekingbee]

Your HEART is were u r....

[mrpshredder]

What about Joe??

[chromeboy86]

He did not mentioned Joe... :(

Besides that, congrats Vai, you deserve it !!

[captainkjub]

All the best Steve

[ziggassedup]

Well deserved.

[johnnyrayguitars]

wow steve.thank you.

[JoseCarlosMatos]

You deserve it Steve... Keep on track and just continue to achieve what you have always set out to do... the best! ;-) Congratulations.

[MrMeist]

We love you Steve!

[CaptainWedge5]

He kind of looks like Bono with his new hairdo.

[Ibik]

20.08 is steve crying?

[MrJuanchoto]

@Ibik maybe

[VaiRendy]

@Ibik yes, almost

[CardDeadInBrighton]

My (and many others) greatest living inspiration.

So deserved. Nice one Steve. Well Played.

[Maras666]

billy sheehan, scientologist asshole who couldn't even memorize a speech for a fellow musician... but believes in bullshit created by a science fiction writer to make money. i know he is a great bass player, but man... frag you!

[joelioes]

Dont stop ,keep going.....

I remember that like it was yesterday....oh right....my wife said that too when we were at guitar center.....

[element5333]

Dude, he butchered "For the Love of God".....

[WencesWasHere]

Sheehan's words... :') "Elevated above being merely human" I love music so much :D

[DevaXfish]

short hair

[Guitar1sti]

keith merrow and ola englund should have been playing

[Bayani8]

Steve Vai, the only guitarist that has Tiger Blood running through his veins. Congrats Steve!

[00sven00sven00]

Ive heard his "remember the 80's?" jokes plenty of times

[Mrravena]

Steve... damn, what a nice guy, he deserved that award! And he really great copied the manner of Les Paul talking)

[theviruzz202]

esteve vai for ever and ever!! :DD is the best in the world!!!

[JohnWilliamCornett]

Supreme talent, yes :-) PEACE!

[rx266]

Wow! I've always been amazed by Steve's playing, but I must say that after watching his acceptance speech I am amazed by the person he is and has become.

[drserg123]

Steve you are the best! Im very glad that you obtained this award! You deserve this

[paulcollumbine]

Im looking at billy sheehan & steve vai.... and im thinking bevis and butthead. Why ?

tpformybunghole

[LouCFur90]

Touched a lot of people?!?! Penn State what??

[nick92691]

they gave this award to charlie sheen?

[Waltoooooo]

I'm sure Steve respects that house band more than anyone here commenting. He's got an unique perspective for music, he CAN love anything.

[PeterJhim]

Lol @ "dope and porn" and "you must be a table"

[Waltoooooo]

Was that Sheenan's introduction supposed to be the chorus from Green-Tinted sixties mind?

[TheKillerFabivs]

Les Paul's son looks like a really unpleasant person

[satchfan2010]

@TheKillerFabivs I thought he was generally pissed off to be standing there for 20 minutes. He most certainly didn't like the porn jokes, i think Les Paul wasn't that nice of a guy, however great he was. I saw a clip of him with Satch and he made a sarcastic comment about Joe's lack of hair, that put me off, Paul.

[TheKillerFabivs]

@satchfan2010 Yeah, Les Paul isn't a funny person for sure