Stevie RAY Vaughn TEXAS Flood REACTION OH.MY.GOD.
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Stan's first time seeing SRV. One of Brian's faves of all time.
"He loves the guitar."
"Yeah that's a guy that sleeps with his guitar."
Thanks for requesting this guys, what a treat. We miss you Stevie!
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Stevie’s opening riffs are better than anything you’ll ever be able to achieve. Bow to the master and give thanks.
I don’t care what anyone says : THIS DUDE GOTS TO BE THE FKING GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME, bar none !!! 🙌🏽
Absolutely
When he died, I drove around with a sign on the back of my station wagon "It's floodin down in Texas". and "Fairwell SRV" for a week. I doubt if one person that saw it in my town in Tasmania Australia knew what I was on about. I hope and trust it's different now.
Good onya mate.
💕 💞 💓 💗 💖
You a real one my guy ✊ you got soul brutha R.I.P SRV
Hi pal from PERTH W Australia, keep on rocking man, RIP SRV....
When I heard I pulled over in Memphis Rush Hour and cried like a baby. I have never cried like that before or since.
That guitar wasn't plugged into an amp, it was plugged into his soul.
I'm not sure there was anyone better, ever.
You nailed that.
Best description of SRV I’ve read!
that's why is great
No one is or has been better to this day. I will be shocked if anyone ever equals his level of talent and passion.
You're good!! #1 RUclips comment everrrrrr!! BrandyF from Texas.
I'd love to see you comment on SRV's 'soundcheck' vid. Indeed.
he died August 27th 1990, 29 years to this very day I'm commenting. R.I.P. Stevie may your music live forever.
36 days before his 36th B-day!
@james crowe Alpine Valley...... Important to make that stipulation. He wasn't just in a "helicopter crash". He was in a "helicopter crash" in the middle of the night!
"heavens done called another blues stringer back home"
My first week of college. I had just taken a pass on his previous tour TWICE WITHIN 90 MINUTES OF MY HOUSE, because I said to myself, "Now that he's clean and sober, he'll be around for a long time. I'll catch the next tour." There never was a next tour. 😭😭😭😭😭
That was 29 years ago, and it hurts just as much now as it did the day he passed.
@james crowe A few short years after he got clean, after years of having a shot of Crown Royal with a pinch of cocaine in it for breakfast every morning. He finally gets sober, records the best album of his life, and then dies in a damn helicopter crash.
There ain't no justice in this mean old world. I mean, not a goddamn shred of it.
Stevie Ray died in 1990 in a helicopter crash. He was, is, and forever will be the pride and joy of Austin 🇨🇱! I saw Stevie at least 20 times! We used to pay $3.00 to see Stevie live at clubs in Austin. He was a regular at Antones, the world famous blues venue where everyone from Muddy Waters to B B and Albert King played and always let Stevie sit in if he dropped by. Loved and respected by ALL the old blues masters. Absolutely one of the all time greatest guitarists! A true guitar god! RIP SRV! 😥 Thank you for the music you left for us.
You were very 🍀 😊😊😊 2:06
There is no one comparable to SRV. The great Eric Clapton once said he could only listen and watch Stevie for one or two songs before he had to leave or he would never be able to play a guitar again. Stevie was that amazing.
💯💯💯💯
I was at his last two shows at Alpine Valley where he died. Eric Clapton had to follow him as the closing act. Clapton came on stage after Stevie finished and proclaimed Stevie the Greatest of All Time. And then Clapton asked the crowd, "How in the hell do I follow that?" He proceeded to play all love ballads because it was all he could do. His show became a couples concert. By then we were so blown away by Stevie we hardly listened to Eric. We just sat there in awe for hours. It was a spiritual experience. I've been to hundreds of shows and that performance still ranks #1. I cried like a baby when I got the news of the crash at work the next day. That damn fog made my drive home a bitch. His helicopter pilot had no business taking off in it.
Eric said that when he first heard Stevie, he was driving....and he had to pull over and find out who he was....right then.....he couldn't wait. He said that Stevie was the first guitar player to impact him like that since Jimi.
Hilda Reynolds
I got to see him live 5 times. No one...no one played it like SRV.
Clapton himself being on of the greats, yeah that says so much coming from him. Truthfully SRV is one of the GOATS on the guitar if not the GOAT. Pure raw talent to the extreme.
I don’t think anyone will ever come close to the greatest ever .....SRV
Chris Duarte is the guy that has filled SRVs shoes, since 1990... and ironically enough Chris's from Austin Texas. He comes from the same generation and Tradition, as SRV but Chris is heavily jazz influenced and it puts him in a relatively obscure place but he's probably the best guitar alive. Hell Eddie Van Halen even said in response to: "what's it like to be the best guitar player alive?" Eddie's response was, "I don't know, ask Chris Duarte." Just figured I'd fill you in.
Buddy Whittington and Poppa Chubby are amazing as well.
You are witnessing the goat
@@janawebb6490 yeah I have a pretty strong spiritual relationship with "the goat." Idk where I would be at if it wasn't for SRV and Chris (fellow TX boys) being my influences growing up!
Philip sayce easily
His guitar skills are so phenomenal that no one ever mentions that he's a kick ass singer too!
SRV is one of the greatest bluesmen of all time. In the ultra-modern 80s he was an anchor to older days and authenticity.
SRV taught himself to do that. He is the GOAT in my opinion.
Yas! He never learned to read music, either, but he didn't need to - the music just flowed through him. You're right, he and his guitar were one.
Good opinion
He learned to play as the story goes. Every time his brother left the house he played his guitar that he wasn't allowed to touch
JayLandon64 did his brother teach him or give him classes?
I know he said there were always instruments in the house.
Did he teach himself and then play with bro-both learning separately?
Thanks,
@@shatner99 The story as far as I know it was that he used to sneak and use his brother's guitar when he wasn't around. He may have said in an interview that when Jimmy finally found out, he bought Stevie his own guitar.
'85 I wandered into a club on 6th St in Austin and this guy was playing...blew my mind then and there. Fan immediately...damn I miss him.
Wow.. what a discovery you made walking into that place!
Phenomenal!
@@ritamead6318 So true...grew up a metalhead in the Northeast, but discovered Texas Blues that night
Steamboat?
@@jrogersdal North side of 6th, diagonal of Maggie Mae's. Front of club was open as usual then, so I just stood jamming on the sidewalk while drinking a longneck. After 10 the saw-horses went up and there was no traffic allowed. The police were on horseback... Austin was great then. Way too many people now.
I was lucky enough to see him live 3 times, he has no equal!
It wasn’t easy playing like Stevie he absolutely battled the guitar. Most guitarist play with eight gauge or sometimes nine gauge strings. Steve he played with 13 gauge strings which is like trying to bend telephone wire. It was absolutely amazing how he had control of such a beast of a guitar
This guy just brought the heat. I've seen other blues players, guitar players up on stage with him, he's in super human mode while every body else is simply flesh and blood. SRV is off the charts, super charged energy extraordinaire. Nothing like him.
And he always held back some playing with other guitarists. He never wanted to make them look bad.
He grew up in Oak Cliff and Dallas Texas. I'm was born and raised in Dallas and heard him in a club. He was a nice man and talented beyond belief. He died in a helicopter crash while playing at different gigs. I cried and cried!
In 2 days it will be 29 years since his death 😢 My friends were at his last concert at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin. It's a ski resort and after the concert it was very foggy. SRV got on a helicopter to take him to the airport in Chicago but it crashed into a ski hill, just after midnight, killing him and 4 other people. The pilot Jeff Brown, agent Bobby Brooks, bodyguard Nigel Browne, and tour manager Colin Smythe were also killed. The concert was SRV and his band Double Trouble featuring Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and Jimmie Vaughan. What a horrific tragedy and loss to the music world and families! Even though there are other great guitar players, he was one of a kind!
Clapton let SRV take his seat on the helicopter. It was quite a bit before Clapton got over that.
Listen I love srv, more than any other artist my neighbors brother in-law knew Stevie like a brother, I’m heartbroken, I stay up to 3-4 am watching his concerts R.I.P STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, i know ur up there some where just freaken jamming.
That's really interesting.
I'm from Chicago but left before then. I never knew that. Thanks.
I was at that concert too ! I almost didn't go because I had a sore throat and I thought maybe a summer cold was coming on but then I was like...no I really want to see SRV so I went. One of the best decisions I ever made. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news after.
NOT A SONG BUT AN EXPERIENCE
So true,and yeeessss! That would've been a perfect album title
I'm so glad to see Stevie dropping jaws still to this day, I was so lucky to see him a bunch in the 80s
I was lucky enough to see SRV who opened for Ray Charles for $7 in Seattle. Didn't know who he was but we were blown away watching this man and his guitar! I even teared up. What a nice man with a talent like no other! Thank you! 💞
Leslie.. that is a great story... what a privilege to get to see SRV live!
I was so lucky to see him. Plus the music scene in the late 1980s and 90s where I got to see so many bands! Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains. Soundgarden, Nirvana and so many more. My hubby was older and he went to Woodstock, so he was a music but too. Thanks 💞✌
He is NOT one of the best guitar players. He is THE guitar player (and i love so many of them).
Well said
Stevie is the truth, and like you said: "The Guitar 🎸 Player." No one ever will walk this planet and be like SRV, playing like his can never be duplicated.
SRV is my favorite guitar player of all time as well...
As he should be
Stan welcome aboard the Stevie Ray Vaughan Train. Everyone is welcome..... One of my favorites was Stevie Ray Vaughan Albert King - Pride and Joy
Me too and Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Couldn't stand the weather. But I love all of SRV music
There are a lot of guitar greats today. There is no SRV.
Stevie was born in Dallas. As a boy. Stevie stole forbidden time on his older brother Jimmy's guitar, for which he would receive a brotherly thumpin' when caught. After dropping out of school, Stevie moved to Austin for the music scene. The rest is history.
yea my dad used to live in the same neighborhood as him and jimmy and would hangout together
Stevie's broken nose was courtesy of Jimmie, for playing Jimmie's guitar when Jimmie was out of the house.
Stevie's all time favourite guitarist? Jimmie Vaughan.
Stevie Ray EVERYDAY!! We love, love, love him!
My son taught himself to play a Strat because of Stevie. I had the privilege of seeing him twice. He was killed in a helicopter crash August 27th. 1990 leaving Alpine Valley. The pilot should have never been allowed to fly.
Miss Stevie everyday. The BEST!
Me starting this video: “Damn, Stan’s gonna get his shit rocked!”
And as expected, he looked traumatized. STAN, ARE YOU OKAY?!
Best guitarist of all time in my mind. A little before my time, but I’m grateful my mom passed along her taste in music.
As far as modern guitarists, I’m going to recommend Allegaeon “Gray Matter Mechanics”. It’s not bluesy or similar, but they have two of the best guitarists in metal right now, in my opinion.
Mind Blown! lol!
How mush is them playing and how mush is electronic enhancement.
Had the honor and privilege of seeing Stevie Ray twice, and he put a piece of his soul into every note he played... nobody can ever touch him..R.I.P. Stevie Ray..
Allegeon are awesome. So is old fates warning
He’s from Dallas and no one reminds me of him because he is a unique player. There will never be another srv
Please listen to Tommy Katona and Texas Flood. You can find them on RUclips.
Was fortunate to get to see him in 87,his idol Lonnie Mack opened up for him one hell of a show RIP SRV. The best guitarist I have ever seen in my life. I'm 63 yrs old and seen some great ones, Johnny Winter , Albert King , Jimmy Page Etc. For his encore he came out in a full Native American war bonnet .
There is only one ☝️ SRV. God broke the mold after he made Him.
That kind of talent is on a frightening level. They can tell you they know what they are doing, but they can't explain how they are doing it. It comes from a special place only few are lucky to experience.
SRV, my all time favorite. Greatest guitarist ever, PERIOD.
Amen to that
patron40silver agreed. Check out Danny Gatton, he was called the greatest unknown guitarist for several years.
P E R I O D
This song is truly one of the greatest individual musical performances ever captured on film. Blues fans, non blues fans. Doesn't matter. They are just blown away by seeing this man do his thing.
There is only one Stevie Ray. There will never be another.
When he plays, he is in his own special place. We are fortunate to be able to take the journey with him, as listeners.
Born on October 3 1954 died on August 27 1990
I wish I was alive when he was, i am 12 and he is my favorite guitar player ever.
May your soul Still live on. R.I.P
"I've never heard of Stevie Ray Vaughan.". Two days later - I've listened to every song by him and have not slept one hour.
There is no one who is like Stevie. Never will be.
Excellent--SRV was a beast on that Strat - I had the honor of seeing him live 3 times before he had a recording contract - no one plays with more passion or soul than Stevie - you feel his music - Do "Lenny" from the same concert as this one - a song he wrote - RIP SRV
Ah you are lucky!
My granddaughter absolutely love SRV's song "Lenny" her fave of all time and she is only 24 so he was way before her time. She will sit and listen to him for hours. I just it!
Classic, legend, & amazing Stevie Ray Vaughn..... He was phenomenonal.... I miss him still & always will miss him.... He's just one of the greatest guitarist ever born, there are few that will ever be like SRV.... R. I. P. Stevie Ray Vaughn you are truly missed...
“Is he one of the best guitarists ever?”
“Uh huh....uh huh....yea!” Lol nice!
The best
#SRV #GOAT
Stan, my sentiments exactly ... every time I watch SRV. Glad you have been introduced to the GOAT!
The way he made this guitar sing! Oh my... great reaction ❣❣
If you’ve heard Jimi Hendrix then you want to listen to you want to see Stevie Ray Vaughan perform “Voodoo Chile” and Little Wing” Personally I believe it’s even better than Hendrick’s he takes Hendrix songs to a whole other level! If you want to listen to some more slower real bluesy stuff check out SRV with Johnny Copeland performing “Tin Pan Alley” and “life without you” a song written for a friend who died! He did not know how to read music he learned strictly by ear, SRV Passed away August 1990 at the age of 35 in a helicopter crash after leaving a concerts! RIP SRV 💔
...different ...both versions of 'Voodoo Chile' are fantastic ...SRV's version heavier ...but NOTHING beats Hendrix and Little Wing ...NOTHING, nowhere, never!
Nothing beats SRV playing voodoo Chile and little wing!! Nothing beats Hendrix playing voodoo chile and little wing!!! They're both unbeatable each in their own style, in their own way. You can't take anything away from each since they're both amazingly unmatched.
Well said, although I do love Jimi Hendrix? Stevie ray took voodoo Chile and little wing and made them all his own. I get annoyed when people say he's just biting off Jimi's style and songs acting like it's a carbon copy.all you have to do is listen and you can tell there's a big difference
Both Hendrix's Voodoo Child and SRV's version Voodoo Chil(e) (Slight Return) are great even if SRV's version is better, you have to remember if it wasn't for Hendrix than there wouldn't be no "Voodoo Chile".
@@_MOORE_1986 very good point
The music plays Stevie..it's part of his soul. :)
The guitar is part of his soul. He couldn’t read music but who cares.
reading music is overrated....if your good you can pick up enough to get by with people who do read.
@@snozbaries7652 Totally agreed, they only teach you reading music as a "fundamental" in music school because it makes their job easier, not because it makes you a better player.
Reading music isn’t part of fundamental theory and guitar playing. It’s just one way to learn other people’s music.
@@MrSomerandomchap I never thought of it that way so no wonder I want to play my own stuff./
Read music, I don't need to read no stinkin music ( spoken for SRV in his absence)
You gotta check out srv and Johnny Copeland doin tin pan alley
emjacks1 exactly an incredible performance, also his session with King is amazing.
Dang, I wanted to recommend Tin Pan Alley. Oh well...
@@tackle47one of my favorite
It's a MUST!
SRV/ albert king jam session is great, too.
Stevie Ray Vaughan ... musical genius. Stan's first experience seeing and hearing SRV play ... priceless. Great reaction guys ...
I will never get tired of seeing people react to SRV. What a treasure, R.I.P. SRV
Every time he plays this song live he does a different into, and they are all brilliant. Long Live SRV. We love and miss ya bro.
THE MASTER!
If you want to see the best example of man and guitar intertwined, watch “third stone from the sun” at live at the el mocambo. It’s insane. SRV is definitely my favorite guitarist of all time. He died in a helicopter crash on, I believe it was, August 27th 1990 at the age of 35 if I’m not mistaken. Thanks for the great reaction.
Little Wing does the same thing. Since he played them back to back, you have to watch them together. Shame it's not on the DVD. But thankfully it's on RUclips
Stevie was such a sweet man and gentle soul. He could play like no other and loved what he did for a living. I miss him so very much.
There is nobody that compares to Stevie. He has inspired a lot of young guitar slingers but there is no one that even comes close to what Stevie left us with. I mean nobody. I will say honorable mentions Kenny Wayne Shepard, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr. and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. All influenced in one way or another by Stevie. R.I.P. S.R.V. God, man you are so missed down here on earth. 10/3/1954 to 8/27/1990. S🎸R🎸V🎸
Joe Bonamassa is the present day SRV IMO. He was voted best blues guitar player in the world recently. He was a child prodigy. He's now in his 30's. Love your vids guys.
A great player....... but a pale copy.... anyone/everyone is....
Should watch SRV and Jeff Healey, that is amazing
No one can come close to SRV and that was ecstasy to my ears. Loved his spirit ; it invigorated mine.
One of the best nights of my life was at Hollywood Cafe, a little Delta blues dive, in Robinsonville, MS in late 1980's. SRV and Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) came in for dinner. They both had concerts in the area. After talking to pianist, they decided on an impromptu jam session for about an hour. There were only about 30 of us in the bar. Magical evening!
Ok...you want to see SRV playing with another legendary blues guitarist, check out SRV and Johnny Copeland performing “Tin Pan Alley”
Yes yes! That was an amazing performance.
Yes please!
Yep agree 👍❤
Lived in Austin and Dallas Texas at various times. Died in a helicopter crash in 1990. IMO, the best guitar player ever.
Nobody is like Stevie. Nobody is even close. Been listening to him since the mid 80's and have never heard anyone who has come close. Such a horrible loss.
Someone that plays with passion like Stevie Ray Vaughn. Jeff Healy blind guitar player. The man can play and he looses his soul in his music. Stevie will always be the guitar legend of our time. Hands down.
Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are two I think are cut from a similar mold as Stevie but there is only one and will never be another SRV.
Johnny lang is awesome! I'm just starting to listen to Kenny Wayne Sheppard. I can tell from listening to Jonny lang? He he has that same kind of soul when he plays.not to mention he was only 13 years old when he recorded his first album
Had the pleasure of seeing KWS in Denver a couple years. Very talented guy who admits that he was influenced by SRV.
@@Coach15Advo that's awesome, kws was heavily influenced by stevie ray Vaughn. John Mayor to.a guitar player a lot of people might not be familiar with is from a group called Los lonely boy's. He's a big stevie ray Vaughn fan as well as Carlos Santana. If your interested in checking him out? Look up there first album under the same name. The whole album is awesome
Don’t forget Derek Trucks
KWS is a massive SRV fan. He's had Stevie's drummer Chris Layton playing in his band for ages now!
Please do Voodoo Child. It's one of Jimi Hendrix songs and SRV kills it!! Great reaction guys!!
SRV's version is called Voodoo Chile (slight return)!
The best version of boodoo child
Life without you is better
It's remarkable to see a person be so deeply affected by so much raw expression. That tells me that he has been through some profoundly deep challenges and was able to overcome and get through... probably a multitude of times that lasted years.
There is a youtube about his life "The Rise of a Texas Bluesman" that is excellent. I'm writing this April 2023: every, every time I come to this video to 'be with Stevie and Double Trouble' I am shaken and thrilled, tears and gratitude. Wonderful to be here with you other Commenters =- and the Reactors.
August 27, 1990 was a very sad day for me and the world. I was headed to the Jersey shore (Wildwood N.J.) right after I heard the news. My first stop when I got there was a custom airbrush T-shirt shop where I had a shirt made of my own design in honor of my hero. I still have that shirt. I felt his music, and the fact that we shared a birthday 10 years apart resonated with me. He was born October 3, 1954 and I was born in '64! I felt like I knew him! I truly miss him. It hurts as bad today as it did then. There will never be another. R.I.P. brother Stevie.
Look back to BB King, Muddy Waters, and further back to Robert Johnson, Stevie Rey Vaughn is the the best I have ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stevie Ray Vaughan. that's it. there is no other.
I love watching people watch and hear SRV for the first time. It brings tears to my eyes. I get chills every single time I hear his music. My high school band teacher used to tell us if we play great the mothers in the stands will throw us their baby’s lol when I heard SRV for the first time back in the day, I understood what he was saying. Lol RIP Sir, you are so Missed
That's not sweat. That's his soul dripping out. RIP Stevie.
If there’s a musician that you love their music go SEE them! I passed up an SRV concert to buy subs figured catch him the next time. Got my tickets but he died 3 weeks before I had my chance. RIP Stevie never another live guitarist like him. Buddy Guy at least played Texas Flood and Pride in Joy as tribute couple months later for me to see
Is anyone like SRV today? The short answer is no. And it's not even close. There are many talented cats out there, but none can come close to measuring up to Stevie.
There is one bad a$$ dude still alive that is in the same vein as SRV and the other greats, and that's Buddy Guy. Dude is 80+ and still killing it! Gotta check him out.
PS - Buddy and Stevie were tight. Check them out playing Champagne and Reefer together. Daaaaaaayum!
Jack Scott check out Marcus King
Banamaso. His fingers have their own brains.
Had the pleasure to watch Stevie on New Years Eve NYC at the Ritz was the 2am show. I worked my way to standing right in front of him, leaning on stage, could have touched him... OMG it was amazing.
Mindblowing you are witnessing a genious he is truly one of a kind
When you want to go down to the river and be saved..its because of artists like SRV...no one compares,, to yu SRV ... and not resting in peace brother, but tearing it up with the angels...
Stan, go take a rest...LOL, you were just in astonishment (As in "How can I not know?")
I love seeing people's reaction to SRV, he was from another planet. Greatest blues guitarist ever
Yeah there’s no doubt. His touch was ridiculously fine tuned. 🌜💨
His last performance was on stage with Clapton, Guy, Jimmy Vaughn (his brother).... they said he owned it that night - it was his best performance ever. We lost a blues guitar genius who will never be replaced.
All you had to say was you love Stevie Ray Vaughn and I subscribed!!! Lol keep em coming please!!💞💞💞
You gentlemen are fantastic
Man this dude got me over here shaking my head in disbelief! Sheesh!!! He played for like 30 seconds of the song behind the back! LMBO
I love the way he used the heavy gaged strings. He is my favorite guitarist, ever!
He was born and raised in Dallas Texas and we lost him on August 27, 1990
Luna... Awesome!
The Greatest of all time! Mr Stevie Ray Vaughn!!! Joe Bonamassa comes close to Stevie today.
TEXAS❤SRV
SRV! I miss him every single day! Has not been and will never be another!
SRV was from Dallas. These days some good guitarists are Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson and Kenny Wayne Shepherd (who plays Electric Blues and does his own and some SRV songs really well. and has an excellent lead singer Noah Hunt). SRV is my guitar hero of all time tho: RIP😎🎸
He's the Greatest!!! Tin Pan Alley Featuring Johnny Copeland... Also Voodoo Child, in my opinion SVR does this better than Jimi.
Im pretty sure he was from the Dallas area and soon moved to Austin and was quickly accepted by some of the great blues players most notably Albert King who welcomed Stevie to sit in with him Regularly.
Y'all keep up the good work..
This entire live show is utterly amazing.
Born in Dallas migrated to Austin. Kenny Wayne Shepard is my next Stevie. And the 21 people who put thumbs down have no musical taste what so ever
I've said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed. - BB King
Guys! You don't keep stopping SRV right in the middle of his solos! Just listen to the damn song all the way through, THEN COMMENT ON IT!
Yup very annoying
@@jrogersdal Isnt it though?
Absolutely can't stop in the middle it's disrespectful to his massive talent
The GOAT!
The way this guy reacts to hearing SRV for the first time is exactly how I felt too. Gave me goosebumps.
Personal favorite reaction: "is this guy like one of the greatest guitarists of all time?" Not one of, the best.
As laid back as he seemed, I wonder if Stevie himself ever just stood back and said, "Holy shit, even *I* can't believe how good I am."
Watch the Little Wing performance from this show. He busts off this crazy fast run of notes and after he's done playing it he looks over at his bassist and gives him a smile like he's saying "Holy shit that was bad ass!"
Everyone who met him, played with him, including B.B.King, Albert King, always remarked on how Stevie had the soul AND was also humble, kind and so appreciative of the great older blues men, their music ---he was always respectful. There is a youtube "The rise of a Texas Bluesman" that is killer.
SRV 10/03/1954 - 8/27/1990
From Oak Cliff, Tx (Dallas)
Died in a helicopter crash at Alpine Valley, Wisconsin after jamming with his brother Jimmie, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray.
It's been said that if Jimi Hendrix was the king, Stevie is the only true heir to the throne.
So few knew that he was actually from Dallas as he was based later in his career out of Austin TX and many think that's his origin. Without a doubt he is the best guitarist ever to live or breathe and NO ONE can compare to him. He has been copied and mimicked but can never be replaced. He is sorely missed here on earth but heaven's is surely jammin with him for almost 30 years now. Keep on rockin SRV.
In my opinion? The only guitarist who could possibly set the neck of the guitar on fire with his speed and agility. The man was truly from another time
Passion,talent,and energy in every show....and the epitome of cool.
And, of course, this sets the stage for another great, Texas guitarist.
Not a blues man. Just... greatness.
Mr. Eric Johnson.
Check out;
Cliffs of Dover - live
Off my Mind
Good stuff!
Thanks for the SRV reaction!
No one reminds me of Stevie Ray but Stevie Ray...no one compares
Have you heard Little Wing live at El Macambo or Tin Pan Alley with Stevie Ray and Johnny Copeland? Great reaction guys💞💖
Anything by Stevie Vai. He will blow u away as well. As far as anyone u can compare to SRV now...there is nobody. He's the greatest that there ever was or will be. R.I.P SRV. We miss you
There is, almost, a world wide universal reaction to him playing behind his back. I love it!