He gave guitar teaching lessons to such future rock notables as Kirk
Hammett of Metallica, Larry Lalonde of Primus, David Bryson of Counting
Crows and, most specially, Steve Vai.
Guitarist. Considered by many one of the greatest guitar player of all
time.
Resides in San Francisco
Son's name is Zachariah. His nickname is ZZ.
Briefly replaced Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple
Rehearsing for a tour to promote his 9th studio album, "Is
there love in space?" (Juni 2004)
