# The Classified

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**The Classified** was a [progressive rock](/source/Progressive_rock) band[1] formed in [California](/source/California) in 1984, whose foremost player was [Steve Vai](/source/Steve_Vai) on guitar and vocals. It also included:

- [Stu Hamm](/source/Stu_Hamm) – bass, vocals
- [Tommy Mars](/source/Tommy_Mars) – keyboards, vocals
- [Sue Mathis](/source/Sue_Mathis) – keys and vox
- [Mike Barsimanto](/source/Mike_Barsimanto) – drums
- [Chris Frazier](/source/Chris_Frazier) – drums

The band never released any commercial recordings, though concert tapes exist.

## References

1. Guitar World Interview with Steve Vai, Sep. 2016

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