Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Full Name
Stephen Ray Vaughan
Born
October 3rd, 1954
Height
5ft 11in
Hometown
Dallas, Texas, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $8 million
Partner
Lenora "Lenny" Darlene Bailey
Family
Stevie Ray Vaughan was born to Martha Jean Vaughan and James Lee Vaughan in Dallas, Texas. He was the younger brother of guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, whose influence helped inspire his passion for music from an early age. Vaughan married Lenora Bailey in 1979, though the couple later separated.
Years Active
1965–1990
Bands
Double Trouble
Top Tracks
'Pride and Joy', 'Texas Flood', 'Cold Shot', 'Crossfire', 'The Sky Is Crying'
Top Albums
'Texas Flood', 'Couldn't Stand the Weather', 'Soul to Soul', 'In Step', 'The Sky Is Crying'
Records Sold
More than 15 million
Number Ones
'In Step', 'The Sky Is Crying'
Fun Facts
Stevie Ray Vaughan's breakthrough performance at the 1982 Montreux Jazz Festival attracted the attention of David Bowie and Jackson Browne, leading to major recording opportunities. ### He played lead guitar on David Bowie's hit album 'Let's Dance' before leaving to focus on his own career. ### Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27th, 1990, after performing alongside Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and his brother Jimmie Vaughan.
Related Artists
Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Albert King, Johnny Winter

Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter whose electrifying playing helped revive the blues during the 1980s.

Combining the influences of Albert King, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Mack with his own fiery technique, Vaughan became one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of all time. Fronting Double Trouble, he achieved international acclaim with albums including ‘Texas Flood’, ‘Couldn’t Stand the Weather’, ‘Soul to Soul’ and ‘In Step’.

Renowned for his virtuosity, expressive tone and passionate live performances, Vaughan remains one of the most influential guitarists in blues and rock history.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in music history.
'Pride and Joy' is Stevie Ray Vaughan's signature song, although 'Texas Flood', 'Cold Shot', 'Crossfire' and 'The Sky Is Crying' are also among his most celebrated recordings.
Stevie Ray Vaughan revitalised blues music during the 1980s through his extraordinary guitar technique, soulful performances and modern interpretation of classic electric blues, inspiring generations of guitarists across blues, rock and beyond.
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