Vai/Gash [LP Blue Marble Vinyl Import]

Steve Vai - Vai/Gash [LP Blue Marble Vinyl Import]

Steve Vai’s album “Vai/Gash” has a backstory. Vai explains: “This record was written and recorded in somewhat of a stream of consciousness in 1991 within perhaps a two-week period as an answer to my desire to have a particular kind of music to listen to when I was riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle with my friends. It’s reminiscent of a certain type of rock music I enjoyed as a teenager in the 1970s. These recordings sat on the shelf for over 30 years and are being released now in 2023. Here’s the story…” Vai had a deep bond with singer Gash. From his teenage years on Long Island until today, Vai has openly shared his love for motorcycles, and Gash shared that passion. After three decades, Steve Vai finally wants to share this singer with the world: “He would have absolutely been the greatest rock lead singer you would ever want to know. All the elements were in place, but he was gone.” Disheartened, I put the entire project on the shelf and would listen to it at least once a year for the past 30 years, ely around the anniversary of his passing. Then recently something asked me to want to put it out now. I wish you would have had a chance to get to know John. I believe you would have loved him just as we all did. For now, he is 'In the Wind'.” 6