Im proud to say that I have been diagnosed with Satchafunkalitis

JOE SATRIANI OH MY GOSH... have you seen THIS

lemmie see, a few more peeps to thank for your good wishes...Bob, Glitz, Chip, Miguel, Millie n Freddy...plus of course everyone who posted before that...feelin the love and it's wunnerful, thanks guys and gals!

Skippy, have fun on yer epic journey with the joeys this weekend, just be safe doing the extreme sports, lol! And PS, I had already bought into the lottery on Thursday before you posted that, so woohoo, maybe it's time! lol!

Wooley, I love that Montreux vid of Joe in his specially-painted outfit. He's so young and fired up and that's a great song :) Glad to hear things are working out there for ya, once yer really well-settled, we can all come over fer a house-warming barbeque, open bar, LOL!

Scuba, ONE MONTH, WOOT!! Now, I wonder...since we'll get a preview of yer show here on October 6th, do u want us to post a set list or no....just be surprised? We can hardly wait for the Napa show, a little over 2 weeks away now!!

Chelle, that was pretty cool video of the Brooklyn storm. I really love a good storm, just not one that causes harm ov course. And yer 2 chillens are freaking BRILLIANT!! They are doing so good in school, mama must be bustin buttons from proudness :)

Ian, yeah, thanks...this is actually his second jsx amp, the first got replaced by Peavey with this one. And even though he's called "Chrispy" fer a good reason, he's not done anything but love on his amps, both of them, and treat them like gold. Our guitar guy can tell if Chris were to do ANYthing to them, such as attempt to take it apart himself, and we just had it in his shop late last week and he said all looked good, Chris is being good and not messing with it at all, lol! Maybe it helped when I tole him I'd kilt him if he did after he first got it :)) Anyway, as much as he totally loves the amp, he's now trying to decide whether to keep it or not cuz of both problems. I know they are great amps, I think he's just been unlucky with his 2 cuz many many peeps are extremely happy with theirs and have no problems. We'll send it back to Peavey but they told him they are backed up months on repairs...so he shall have a lesson in patience. These things happen in life and he must learn to deal so we are looking (or at least I am, him not so much, lol) at this as an opportunity for growth :) Thank gawd for the warranty!! He never did find a cheapo amp to noodle with while he waits, but it's all good, he's got a decent acoustic to keep him company for now :)

Saturday September 18, 2010 - 40 years since Jimi's unexpected death; 40 years that Joe has devoted his life to the electric guitar.

Joe Satriani, I couldn't imagine you doing anything other than what you do now.

I would imagine this is kind of a bittersweet day for you- This would have been a special day to release the new album, but it will be worth the wait. Your 40 years of hard work really shows in your music, and I believe Jimi lives on every time that you touch a guitar.

Joe, if you had stuck with football, it's a safe bet that a lot of things and a lot of people would have turned out much differently.

Thank you

Oxley11: Cool, 5 out of 6 on the first time. Thanks, but I want to guess again and here it is.

#5.) What Breaks A Heart

Maybe that is the right answer.

gottahavejoe: LOL, you really are involved with Joe & his music.

Distorted Soul: Thanks. Now I have to wait and see/hear from them. Keep the fingers crossed.

Do The Stu: Thanks Austin. I already heard it when scubadaz posted it. Glad you had fun seeing Chickenfoot in Tahoe.

Cheese101: You're welcome and again, glad you & Chris had fun seeing Joe & Chickenfoot. Hope Chris is better; keep us posted.

Michelle: After hearing that storm, now I heard their was a possible tornado. Do you know what really happened? Keep us posted on it.

turbo236: Ian, I agree with you on what you said. Wow, 40 years since the unexpected death of Jimi Hendrix. May he continue to rest in peace, and his spirit live on.

So I just listened to Talk To Me for the very first time, I can't even believe there was a song that made it under my radar! Especially for this many years! Wow... Joe sure has come a long way! LOL! That ending sure sounds familiar though.... all the way "Back" To Shalla-Bal.......

edit: Also, WTF is this? I've read all the yada yada about it being an improv tune by him and Jan Cyrka called Heart Of The Sun but I saw somewhere else that this title is not correct, does anyone have the skinny on it?

40 years ago from this date, a legendary musician died. His music was unique and different from any other that was made during the time. He took everyhting to the extreme to see how it would turn out. From plugging in 4 Fuzztones at a time, to lighting his guitar on fire on stage. From creating a song that emphasized the beautuful effects of feedback, to using the wah pedal like no other guitarist has before.

Passing away at only 28 years of age, his name was Jimi Hendrix.

Now many guitarists were inspired by Hendrix's innovation and skill. But one of his most dedicated fans was inspired to become a guitarist, just like him. His name, as we all know, is Joe Satriani.

Jimi's death affected the entire course of his life. And now he has been playing guitar for 40 years, has had 12 successful albums, working on 13, and has been around the world many times seeing and performing for his millions of fans. And on top of all that, he is still a humbled, down-to-earth, all-around great person.

One decision, changing one lifetime.

Never underestimate the power of a decision.

Thank You, Joe. For all of your music.

In 1983 a post freshman moving onto a sophomore in high school and knowing all and not able to listen to reason like most teenagers. lol

Janie Hendrix: what Jimi Hendrix means to me

Joe, I was just remembering that at the aftershow in Reno, 2008, I passed on to you a Hendrix sweatshirt on behalf of Mahavishnu (Brian). It was a gift from him to you.