Steve Vai has called starring in Crossraoads’ iconic guitar duel scene a pivotal moment in his career. Speaking in the latest issue of Guitar World, which uncovers the stories behind 1984’s most ...

*** Ry Cooder, Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Warner Bros. 25399): It is one of the most enduring legends in American music: that bluesman Robert Johnson traded his soul to the devil ...

Vai made his big-screen debut playing the devil's guitarist, Jack Butler, in the cult movie. Iconic scenes show Vai flourishing his legendary guitar skills, trading Known as one of the nicest guys in ...

Ry Cooder, probably least known for his work on the Ralph Macchio movie Crossroads (not the Britney Spears blockbuster), mastered his last album using only one tool: iTunes Sound Enhancer. As a solo ...

It`s tough to knock a heartwarming film about the relationship between a young white guitarist and a legendary black bluesman. It`s even tougher in the case of ”Crossroads,” because the film is gentle ...

Only one thing comes between Ry Cooder and the steel-wound strings of his electric guitar. ”I`ve found that sherry bottles are the best because they have a long neck that bells out and are made of the ...