Album: The Beautiful Guitar by Joe Satriani (1993)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Legacy
Format: Compilation

Description: The Beautiful Guitar is a compilation album released by instrumental rock artist Joe Satriani in 1993. It was only released in Europe, and contained various softer, ballad-like songs (As opposed to more rock-oriented hits such as "Surfing with the Alien") from his six previous albums.

Artist Background: Joseph "Joe" Satriani (born July 15, 1956) is an American instrumental rock guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and multiple Grammy Award nominee. Early in his career, Satriani worked as a guitar instructor; many of his former students have achieved fame, such as Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan and Alex Skolnick. In 1988, Satriani was recruited by Mick Jagger as lead guitarist for his first solo tour.In 1994, Satriani was the lead ... Part of the Westbury, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Guitarist movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Westbury, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Guitarist movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1990s, Compilation, Legacy


The Beautiful Guitar is a compilation album released by instrumental rock artist Joe Satriani in 1993. It was only released in Europe, and contained various softer, ballad-like songs (As opposed to more rock-oriented hits such as "Surfing with the Alien") from his six previous albums.

The Beautiful Guitar

Joe Satriani

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