I know it is common nowadays for artists to start labels but this is a thoroughly constructed vehicle for inspired talent. This is a market that we've been living, breathing and eating for our entire lives - one where a huge void currently exists. Favored Nations is a long-term commitment.

"And the way we think has a reflection on what we create. Vai played on the Alice Cooper album Hey Stoopid along with Joe Satriani on the song "Feed my Frankenstein. Zappa referred to Vai as his "little Italian virtuoso" and listed him in the liner notes as performing "stunt guitar" or "impossible guitar parts".

Vai has been a regular touring member of the G3 Concert Tour which began in 1995. ".