- 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?" (June 2004)
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