Steve Vai

Vai in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Steven Siro Vai

Place of Birth: Carle Place, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 6, 1960

Ethnicity: Italian

Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. He has been awarded three Grammy Awards.

Steve is the son of Theresa and John Vai. He is married to bass guitarist and backing vocalist Pia Maiocco, with whom he has two children.

Steve’s paternal grandparents were born in Dorno, Lombardy, Italy. All of Steve’s maternal great-grandparents were born in Italy.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was named Siro Vai.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was named Alessandrina Ernesta Ravetta.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was named John F. Zolezzi.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was named Alma/Elma Cardinali (the daughter of Anthony Cardinali).

Source: Immigration record of Steve’s paternal grandfather, Siro Vai – https://familysearch.org