“I wanted to have the most Steve Vai song possible on the record”: Matteo Mancuso reveals the advice his hero gave him – after they ended up working together

Matteo Mancuso and Steve Vai comp .

Matteo Mancuso has revealed that his hero, Steve Vai, pushed for a chance to work together, and taught the young star a big lesson along the way.

The former Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake shredder is one of a number of virtuosos who championed Mancuso’s talents before he exploded onto the scene, with Al Di Meola and Joe Bonamassa also among them.