A bassist and former member of Vixen, an American rock band, Pia Maiocco is 62 years old and her height is listed at 6 feet (183 cm/1.83 m). Also famed as Steve Vai’s wife of many years, she has a net worth estimated at $1.5 million.
With Vixen, Maiocco played the guitar and also sang backup vocals. Her time with the band was short-lived as it only lasted for two years; from 1984 to 1986. She is also regarded as an actress in some quarters but as you would soon learn, this has everything to do with the Vixen band. While she is hardly active anymore as an entertainer, Pia Maiocco continues to command the interest of many as the wife of Steve Vai.
Profile Summary of Pia Maiocco
- Full Name: Pia Maiocco (Also Known as Pia Vai)
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: July 3rd, 1962
- Pia Maiocco’s Age: 62 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Pia Maiocco’s Husband: Steve Vai
- Children: Two (Julian and Fire Vai)
- Pia Maiocco’s Height: 6 Feet (183 cm/1.83 m)
- Pia Maiocco’s Net Worth: $1.5 Million
- Famous for: Career as a Musician and Marriage to Steve Vai
- Pia Maiocco’s Instagram: Pia Vai (@piavaiherself)
Pia Maiocco’s Age and Family Background
Several reports have it that the Bassist was born on the 25th of February 1962. While this is widely believed to be her date of birth, we have strong reasons to assert that it is not her real date of birth. It seems she was actually born on the 3rd of July.
Assuming 1962 is truly the year she was born, then she is currently 62 years old. That would also mean she is roughly two years younger than her famous husband who is 64 years old. He was born on the 6th of June 1960.
Pia Maiocco is a slim woman and has been able to maintain a good physique over the years. Even at her age and as a mother of two grown-up sons, she looks young and well below her age. The most we know of Pia is that she is from the United States of America and of Caucasian extraction.
She is an alumna of Berklee College of Music, a music school in Boston where she studied music. Personal details like her exact place of birth, and the name of her parents and siblings are not readily available to the public. Her family life mostly revolves around her husband, Steve Vai, and the sons she had with him.
She Began Her Career in Her Early 20s
The exact age she graduated from music school and started her career is unknown, but according to records, Pia Maiocco joined the Vixen band in 1984 when she was 22. In the year she became a member of the band, she featured in the comedy film, Hardbodies, alongside other band members.
In the movie directed by Mark Griffiths, she appeared as the bassist for Diaper Rash, a band in the film. This is why she is regarded as an actress in some quarters. But then, it is hard to think of her as one. Unlike other actresses, she hasn’t been seen in another movie or television show since then.
Pia Maiocco’s Height Is 6 Feet (183 cm/1.83 m)— She Is Significantly Taller Than Most American Women
If you check, you would find that the average height for a woman above the age of 20 in the United States of America is 5 feet 4 inches, (163 cm/1.63 m). So for an American woman, Pia Maiocco is a very tall woman. She would also be considered a tall woman anywhere in the world.
It is said that the tallest of women are found in the Netherlands where their average height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm/1.70 m). Steve Vai’s wife is also taller than most women in Hollywood. She is significantly taller than the likes of Eva Hauge, Aimee Aguilar, Sarah Moliski, and many others. But then, that does not mean she is the tallest woman in the industry.
Maiocco shares the same height as American actress and model, Brooke Christa Shields. There are probably still some celebrated women who are taller than her. But at the moment we can only think of Gwendoline Christie, the Games of Thrones actress. Gwendoline stands at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm/1.91 m). Compared to her husband, Steve Vai seems to be slightly taller. He is believed to be anywhere from 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches.
She Has an Estimated Net Worth of $1.5 Million
Pia Maiocco as stated earlier is a bassist and a singer. Her major source of wealth comes from her music career. Even after she left the Vixen band, her career as a singer and bassist did not end there: she continued working as a heavy metal artist; including with her husband. She provided vocals for Flex-Able, his debut studio album as a solo artist.
Disregarding the above, Vai must have been making money through other means. In all, it is estimated that she has accumulated personal wealth to the tune of $1.5 million. Nevertheless, it would be mischievous to assert that the quoted figure is the true value of her wealth. At best, it is only a rough estimate of what she is worth.
Her Husband Steve Vai’s Net Worth Is Estimated at $12 Million
Steve Vai is a popular musician in the United States of America and beyond. His net worth is believed to be around $12 million. Based on that, it wouldn’t be out of place to assert that Pia Maiocco’s husband is significantly richer than her.
That is hardly a surprise because, compared to Pia whose profession is majorly singing and playing heavy metal instruments; Steve Vai’s income comes from songwriting, record producing, playing guitars, acting, and beekeeping. If Pia had committed more to acting, she probably would have more money to her name.
But as things are at the moment, Steve Vai is obviously wealthier than his wife. Be that as it may, the couple has been super committed to each other for years. One could state that whatever Steve has belongs to Pia as well.
Pia Maiocco and Steve Vai Have Been Married for 37 Years
Steve Vai was drawn to guitars at the age of 6 but didn’t start taking lessons until he was 12 years old. After high school, he proceeded to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. And that is where he met the woman who became his wife. Details of how they met and fell in love are yet to be divulged but they have been stuck to each other ever since.
They dated for a couple of years before they made things official and got married sometime in 1988. As far as the public knows, they have maintained a romantic and stable relationship since then. There has not been any report of a marital crisis and together, the duo has built a wonderful family life.
For many, the love between Steve Vai and Pia Maiocco is something remarkable and possibly nurtured by the fact that they both share similar passions. Their union has been blessed with two sons named Julian and Fire Vai.
Meet the Two Sons of Pia Maiocco, Julian and Fire Vai
Here’s a fun fact to know about Pia Maiocco’s sons: they were both born on the same day, the 1st of March, and were conceived on the same day as well, their dad’s birthday, the 6th of June.
Profile Summary of Julian Angel Vai
- Full Name: Julian Angel Vai
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1989
- Julian Angel Vai’s Age: 36 Years Old
- Occupation: Musician and Dog Walker
Julian Angel Vai is Steve Vai and Pia Maiocco’s first child. He was born in Encino, California, Los Angeles. Just like his parents, Julian has a passion for music. He plays the guitar and he is very talented at it.
Julian lives in Valley Village, California, where he is chasing his career in music. While at that, he works as a dog walker, a job he takes pride in doing.
Profile Summary of Fire Vai
- Full Name: Fire Vai
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1992
- Fire Vai’s Age: 33 Years Old
Fire Vai is Steve and Pia Vai’s second son. He was born the same day as his older brother, Julian, but in 1992. Fire prefers to live a private life and because of that, personal details about him are not known to the public. He is not as active as Julian on social media.
However, he enjoys a comfortable life and a good relationship with his family. The brothers, who are only three years apart have a close bond. Career-wise, there are reasons to suspect he works as a representative of SyVy music in Greater Los Angeles Area.
