“The guitar duel scene with Ry Cooder wasn’t working. Ry called up Guitar Player
and asked who the new hotshot on
the block was”: Steve Vai on how he got the career-defining Crossroads gig
Published: April 01, 2024
Vai's portrayal of Jack Butler in the iconic 1986 film inspired a generation of players – now, Vai has detailed how he came to be the guitar hot shot the film's producers were looking for to widen its appeal