Surfing with the Alien is a 1987 instrumental rock album by American guitarist Joe Satriani. It is his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed work, featuring iconic tracks like 'Satch Boogie' and 'Always with Me, Always with You', and is a cornerstone of instrumental rock.
Eddie Van Halen, and then you've got like Steve Vi and Joe Satriani and like these these virtuosos.
""Joe Satriani is mentioned as a guitar virtuoso. 'Surfing with the Alien' is his breakout and most iconic album, showcasing his distinctive instrumental rock style."