Joe Satriani on what made Kurt Cobain “an amazing guitar participant”

Joe Satriani has opened up about Kurt Cobain‘s guitar taking part in, sharing that the Nirvana frontman was a “nice” at taking part in the axe.

In an interview with Classic Rock Magazine as a part of their January 2025 problem, Satraini – who previous to turning into the guitar icon he has change into, served as a guitar teacher and taught the likes of Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter and extra – mentioned the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ hitmakers, saying that he “was very pleased with these Nirvana information”.

He then targeted on Cobain and added that the legendary frontman “was an amazing guitar participant.”

“You return and take a look at Nirvana clips, and also you realise this man is taking part in every little thing he’s presupposed to play. He’s not taking a look at what he’s taking part in, so clearly he actually is aware of the instrument,” he instructed the publication. “And he’s taking part in with one of many best drummers of all time [Dave Grohl], in order that wouldn’t have labored if he was not a superb guitarist.”

In different information, Satriani’s album ‘G3 Reunion Dwell’ – that includes fellow guitarists Vai and Eric Johnson – is ready for launch on Jan. 31 through earMUSIC. G3 is a live performance tour organized by Satriani that includes him alongside two different guitarists.

The album marks their reside album in over 25 years and options “a full album-length set from” every of the trio alongside “further jam materials of the mighty guitar trinity,” (through Loudwire). You'll be able to pre-order it here.

Elsewhere, Satriani and Vai have joined forces to create the Satchvai Band and are set to embark on a 2025 UK and European tour this summer season. Take a look at a full listing of dates under and go to here to buy tickets.

The Satchvai Band will play: 

JUNE 2025 
13 – York, Barbican 
14 – London, Eventim Apollo 
17 – Glasgow, Royal Live performance Corridor 
18 – Wolverhampton, Civic Corridor 
19 – Manchester, O2 Apollo 
22 – Paris, Palais Des Congres 
23 – Antwerp, Lotto Area 
24 – Amsterdam, Amsterdam Afas 
26 – Copenhagen, Amager Bio 
29 – Helsinki, Home of Tradition 
30 – Tampere, Tampere Corridor 

JULY 2025 
2 – Uppsala, Parksnacken 
3 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene 
5 – Warsaw, Torwar 
8 – Munich, Musik Area 
10 – Dusseldorf, Mitsubishi Electrical Corridor 
11 – Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle 
12 – Zurich, Volkshaus 
13 – Milan, Villa Casati Stampa 
15 – Pordenone, Parco San Valentino 
16 – Perugia, Umbria Jazz 
17 – Bologna, Sequoie Music Park 
18 – Saint Julien, Monts du Genevois 

Satriani’s newest album is 2022’s ‘The Elephants Of Mars’, whereas Vai launched ‘Vai/Gash’ in 2023, a report first recorded in 1991 however by no means beforehand launched.