Biografía de G3
G3 is an almost annual live music show and concert tour featuring three select guitarists of the generation; hence its name. It was created by guitarist Joe Satriani in 1996. Since its inception G3 has featured many guitarists including: Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, Robert Fripp, Paul Gilbert, Uli Jon Roth, Michael Schenker, Adrian Legg and many other special guests, including Tony MacAlpine, Johnny Hiland, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Chris Duarte, Andy Timmons, Neal Schon, Gary Hoey, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, Johnny A, George Lynch, Patrick Rondat, and Eric Sardinas.
The first ever 1996 North American G3 tour featured Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson. Performances were held from October 11, 1996 to November 8, 1996.
G3 2001 featured Joe Satriani and Steve Vai up with Dream Theater's John Petrucci, who wrote an entire set of new instrumental music for the tour.
G3 live in Denver, the touring band in which Joe Satriani and Steve Vai invite another player to come tour with them. The DVD was recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, on October 20, 2003.
G3 toured Europe and South America in 2004 with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Robert Fripp.
The 2005 G3 tour featured John Petrucci, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. It was recorded on May 8th at the Tokyo Forum, Japan.
The first 2006 G3 tour featured John Petrucci, Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani. Performances were held from October 16th, 2006 to October 29th, 2006.
The second 2006 G3 tour featured John Petrucci, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Performances were held from November 29th, 2006 to December 8th, 2006.
The G3 2007 tour featured Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci and Joe Satriani. Shows were held from March 14 to April 14. At the last show of the tour during the song "Glasgow Kiss" Paul Gilbert's band came out wearing kilts and did a small dance.
1996 (North America): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson
1997 (North America): Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Fripp
1997 (Europe): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Adrian Legg
1998 (Europe): Joe Satriani, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon roth
2000 (Rentak Rhythm Of Asia) : Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson
2001 (North America): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci
2003 (North America): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen
2004 (Europe/South America): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Robert Fripp
2005 (Japan): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci
2006 (South America): Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Eric Johnson
2006 (Australia): Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci
2007 (North America): Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert
Fuente: CMLH a través de Musica.com