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I think the thing that I got most from working with Frank Zappa is that I was able to see someone who completely independent. The most beautiful thing about Frank was that he was completely in the moment and present and eternally creative.

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Steve Vai
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: June 6
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Carle Place
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