G3, a rock music group from the United States of America, was conceived by Joe Satriani in 1996 as a promotional tour for his album in 1996. The initial lineup included Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai. This format continued with various guitarists such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Michel Cusson, Robert Fripp, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, and Paul Gilbert.
The group's live performances were documented in releases like Live In Tokyo (2005) and G3 Live: Rockin' In The Free World (2004). These albums featured collaborations on tracks such as "The Extremist" by Joe Satriani and "Blitzkrieg" by Yngwie Malmsteen. G3 tours spanned multiple continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, establishing them as a notable force in the rock music scene.
