“When Chicago hit the scene, it stuck out like nothing else”: Steve Vai lays down a smoking alternative solo for South California Purples in this rare fret-melting guest spot at Chicago’s Live at 55 show

Steve Vai playing with Chicago.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Chicago recently marked the 55th Anniversary of their seminal debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, by hitting the stage for ‘Live at 55’ – a celebratory concert for which the band were joined by a host of special guests.

Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, Judith Hill, Christine ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, VoicePlay and Robert Randolph all took part in the ‘Chicago & Friends’ event, which will be made available to stream in the UK on StagePlayer+ later this week, and worldwide from December 6.