Joe Satriani on Kurt Cobain’s Guitar Skills
Joe Satriani expressed his admiration for Kurt Cobain’s guitar skills, praising the late Nirvana frontman as “great” at playing the instrument.
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In an interview with Classic Rock Magazine in the January 2025 issue, Satriani, who first became a guitar icon after working as an instructor for musicians like Steve Vai, Larry Lalonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, and Charlie Hunter, reflected on the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” creators, stating he was “really happy with those Nirvana records.”
He highlighted Cobain’s abilities further, declaring that the legendary frontman “was a great guitar player.”
“You go back and watch Nirvana videos and realize this guy plays everything he’s supposed to play. He doesn’t look at what he’s playing, so it’s obvious he really knows the instrument,” he remarked. “And he plays with one of the greatest drummers of all time (Dave Grohl), so it wouldn’t work if he wasn’t a good guitar player.”
Satriani’s Upcoming Projects and Collaborations
In other news, Satriani’s “G3 Reunion Live” album, featuring fellow guitarists Vai and Eric Johnson, is set for release on January 31st via EarMUSIC. G3 is a concert tour organized by Satriani, featuring himself along with two other guitarists.
The album commemorates over 25 years of live performances, including a “full album set” from each musician, along with “additional jam material from the mighty guitar trio” (via Loudwire). You can pre-order it Here.
Additionally, Satriani and Vai have united to form the Satchvai Band, which will tour the UK this summer and Europe in 2025. Check out the complete schedule below, and visit Here to buy tickets.
