Creator of the Ibanez guitar company, famous for it's revolutionary appearances in the world of metal, i.e. Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Herman Li, Head(previous member of KoRn), Munky of KoRn,and various other metal guitarists whom have used the guitars manufactured by this man's company. Steven Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960 in Carle Place, New York) is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist, composer and record producer. ... Joe Satch Satriani (born on July 15, 1956, in Westbury, New York, USA) is an American guitarist and guitar teacher. ... Herman Li (born in Hong Kong, 1976) is the lead and rhythm guitarist and a backing vocalist in the power metal band DragonForce. ... Brian Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, Head, is a former member of the band KoЯn, an influential group in the rise of the nu metal movement. ... Korn (sometimes typeset as KoЯn to fit the official logo) is a Grammy Award-winning nu metal band from Bakersfield, California. ... James Munky Shaffer James Christian Munky Shaffer (born June 6, 1970 in Rosedale, California) is rock band Korns guitarist. ... Korn (sometimes typeset as KoЯn to fit the official logo) is a Grammy Award-winning nu metal band from Bakersfield, California. ...