Nobody boasts alien flair better than Joe Satriani. His mysterious sunglasses and signature guitar strap are the key elements to his trademark look. Satriani reflects on why he started to wear sunglasses. “You don’t get your eyes burnt out by the spotlights on stage. Or if you’ve got to do that TV appearance after a long tour you can hide your fatigue. I realized that having that curtain to hide behind allowed me to be more creative and feel less self-conscious.”