When Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson first hit the stage together in 1996, they redefined what a guitar tour could be. Nearly three decades later, the original G3 lineup has reunited, capturing the magic of their sold-out 2024 U.S. tour with G3 Reunion Live.

Featuring the three guitar icons at their peak, Reunion Live features full-length sets from each artist, spotlighting fan favorites like Satriani’s “Sahara,” Johnson’s “Desert Rose,” and Vai’s “For the Love of God.” The tour culminated in a fiery encore jam where the trio tackled classics by Hendrix, Clapton, and Steppenwolf, delivering a fitting finale to an unforgettable collaboration.

Reflecting on the experience, Vai remarked, “It’s always nice to stretch out on new material. I hope you enjoy. But perhaps the most supportive element of this tour was the fans. After so many years of touring, having an audience that is so encouraging and respectful was humbling.”

Johnson added, “Playing with Joe and Steve was an affirmation that while we all want to push the envelope of musical boundaries, we also want to share our heart experience and a soulful communication of the music we have been allowed to partake of in our own lives.”

For fans, G3 Reunion Live is a feast of sound and vision. The deluxe edition offers individual LPs for each artist on colored vinyl, a splatter-design LP for the encore jam, and a 64-page photo book chronicling the tour. Also available are a 2CD digipack with a 16-page booklet, a 4LP gatefold set, and digital formats, ensuring no listener is left behind.

Reflecting on the reunion, Satriani shared, “Reuniting with Eric and Steve, commemorating the very first G3 tour of ’96, was nothing short of genius. They were the first two guitarists I called when planning G3’s maiden voyage, so this reunion was a confirmation of our special connection.”

The G3 concept has been a defining chapter in guitar history, with Satriani’s vision bringing together a who’s-who of virtuosos over the years. The timing couldn’t be better, as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson come off the critical successes of their recent solo albums: The Elephants Of Mars, Inviolate, and The Book Of Making.

Recorded at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, G3 Reunion Live celebrates the legacy of the G3 tour and serves as a reminder of why these artists are legends. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, this album is a masterclass in guitar artistry and collaboration.