 Stevie Ray VaughanBorn: October 3, 1954
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Stevie began playing in clubs around Dallas, Austin, and other areas of Texas, trying to break into the blues scene. He played with several bands, including Krackerjack, Blackbird, Paul Ray and the Cobras and Triple Threat Revue, who later became Double Trouble. Stevie Ray Vaughan is rock and roll’s premier Texas bluesman. Anyone that's been to Dallas could see big Texas style written all over Stevie Ray Vaughan. Regardless of his trademark psychedelic bluesman looks, his guitar playing has been unparalleled, both before and since his entrance into the mainstream of rock and roll. Eric Clapton described Stevie Ray Vaughan as being the closest thing to a pure channel of musical talent and ability that he had ever seen. And he did make it look effortless, with such stage antics as playing the guitar behind his head, behind his back, and upside-down. His voice, both sharp and soulful, went hand-in-hand with his guitar. He had several popular albums with his backup band, Double Trouble, many going gold and platinum. Before his death in 1990, he seemed to be entering a new era in his music that had a jazzier feel. His untimely death was a devistating blow to the rock and blues worlds. He had many years of excellent music left in him.
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