Im quite sad seeing how Steve Vai is ending his career, giving a bad, very bad ending. He was a genius 20 years ago. I always disliked how stupid he is, presumptuous, a complete asshole. But you can forget that listening to his old work.
So what we can learn here is: give it up before getting mediocre.
1996:
2012:
I have learned a lot from him. I think my guitar can say how fan I have been:
