Stevie Ray Vaughan

[DallasCowpoke]

October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990
http://jandablues.com/myPictures/SRV2.jpg

[Hostile]

I used to work at Sears. For a while I helped unload trucks on the loading dock. I always used to write a song lyric on the white walls of the empty trailers. Guys wrote all kinds of stuff on the walls. Mostly tracking numbers and delivery dates.

On this date in 1990 I wrote this.

In the immortal words of George Harrison, "still my guitar gently weeps." In honor of Stevie Ray Vaughn, died today, August 27, 1990.

The trailers are cleaned once a month and all the stuff like that are removed. For months afterward when we'd get that trailer back that lyric was still there. Sometimes someone would add a comment like "amen" or something like that. It would come back and the comments were removed but that quote was still there. I think it lasted about a year.

[Yeagermeister]

One of my all time favorites. Thanks

[theogt]

Greatest guitarist ever.

[jem88]

Can't believe it's been 18 years. A real loss.

[DallasCowpoke]

Check out this "guitar lesson" from Stevie. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2656156069651843008&ei=AuW1SP-CLYqUrgKqtrTxDA&q=srv&vt=lf&hl=en)

[Sarge]

Great blues guitar player. Played it effortlessly.

[DallasCowpoke]

I used to work at Sears. For a while I helped unload trucks on the loading dock. I always used to write a song lyric on the white walls of the empty trailers. Guys wrote all kinds of stuff on the walls. Mostly tracking numbers and delivery dates.

On this date in 1990 I wrote this.



The trailers are cleaned once a month and all the stuff like that are removed. For months afterward when we'd get that trailer back that lyric was still there. Sometimes someone would add a comment like "amen" or something like that. It would come back and the comments were removed but that quote was still there. I think it lasted about a year.

Good story Hos.

I was sitting in the Fleur de Lis (http://www.fleurdelispizza.com/)in Baton Rouge LA, enjoying a delicious oblong "Roman" pie on the following night, when a guy at the table next to us keyed-in a SRV song on the jukebox. He could barely control himself from sobbing as he returned to his table.

It was both mildly amusing and tragic in the same moment.

[trickblue]

Back when I was in college at SFA in Nacogdoches, we had a club called Crossroads that served dollar pitchers on Fridays so it was a popular hangout...

I saw SRV there a couple of times, up close. It was a small club and he was ripping that guitar up like a red-headed stepchild.

Good times...

RIP SRV...

[MetalHead]

Greatest guitarist ever.

Loved his chops...greatest ever?
No

[fredp22]

only guitarist I've seen that was able to play Hendrix songs successfully. In top 5 of all time

[theebs]

Loved his chops...greatest ever?
No


agreed.

Great, not greatest.

although I have no idea how you would rate who the greatest is and what criteria you would use to judge that, other than opinion.

but mary had a little lamb is friggen genius.

[trickblue]

agreed.

Great, not greatest.

although I have no idea how you would rate who the greatest is and what criteria you would use to judge that, other than opinion.

but mary had a little lamb is friggen genius.

Hendrix, Atkins, Gibbons, Knopfler... all candidates for the greatest ever...

[CATCH17]

Thats how it happens livin life by the drop


Stevie jammed.

[theebs]

Hendrix, Atkins, Gibbons, Knopfler... all candidates for the greatest ever...


well like I said, I have no idea what criteria would be used other than opinion and everyones taste in music is so different.

For me personally I would only include hendrix in that conversation in the list you gave. Although mark knopflers music has some incredible production value. Those old dire straights albums sound great on good quality equipment, which cant be said for everyone.

[silverbear]

One of my favorites... when I need an injection of energy, I've found I can't do much better than Double Trouble...

[theogt]

He's the greatest ever because of his combination of song writing ability and technique. There are better song writers, clearly, and there will always be better technicians, but he had the optimum combination of the two. It's obviously subjective but most of the other usuals thrown around (such as Atkins or Hendrix) are clearly lacking in one or the other areas.

[Doomsday101]

I was lucky enough to meet Stevie Ray on a flight from Dallas to Houston. It was the day after Thanksgiving I was going back home from the football game and had an early flight. Stevie was also going to Houston for the Rock and Roll auction that was taking place. I had the honor of sitting next to him and talking with him on our way to Houston. I had been a fan of his long before he made it nationally as me and friend always made it to the clubs he was playing at in Houston as well as a few times at a club he was playing in Austin.

[CATCH17]

As good as SRV is I think I still like Jimmy Page on the gee tar better.

Some of his solos in concert were just absolutely epic.

[MetalHead]

He's the greatest ever(in my opinion) because of his combination of song writing ability and technique. There are better song writers, clearly, and there will always be better technicians, but he had the optimum combination of the two. It's obviously subjective but most of the other usuals thrown around (such as Atkins or Hendrix) are clearly lacking in one or the other areas.

You forgot "in my opinion"..so i fixed it for you.

[jem88]

He's the greatest ever because of his combination of song writing ability and technique. There are better song writers, clearly, and there will always be better technicians, but he had the optimum combination of the two. It's obviously subjective but most of the other usuals thrown around (such as Atkins or Hendrix) are clearly lacking in one or the other areas.

SRV had the songwriting edge over Hendrix? I think not! I love SRV, but much like Clapton, songwriting isn't his forte, ability is (hence the high percentage of covers in their recorded work.)

Hendrix, on the other hand, was a genius songwriter: Little Wing, Wind Cries Mary, Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, Are You Experienced?, If 6 Was 9, Axis: Bold As Love...the list goes on and on.

[theogt]

SRV had the songwriting edge over Hendrix? I think not! I love SRV, but much like Clapton, songwriting isn't his forte, ability is (hence the high percentage of covers in their recorded work.)

Hendrix, on the other hand, was a genius songwriter: Little Wing, Wind Cries Mary, Voodoo Child, Purple Haze, Are You Experienced?, If 6 Was 9, Axis: Bold As Love...the list goes on and on.Hendrix certainly was a genius songwriter. I didn't say he wasn't. What Hendrix lacked was technique. He was really a poor guitarist in terms of technique. I think you have to have both to be considered the greatest.

[MetalHead]

Hendrix certainly was a genius songwriter. I didn't say he wasn't. What Hendrix lacked was technique. He was really a poor guitarist in terms of technique. I think you have to have both to be considered the greatest.
How long have you been playing?

[jem88]

Hendrix certainly was a genius songwriter. I didn't say he wasn't. What Hendrix lacked was technique. He was really a poor guitarist in terms of technique. I think you have to have both to be considered the greatest.
But my point is that SRV, much as I love and would never disrespect him, is pretty far down the pecking order when it comes to song-writing. Technique is a slippery slope, as there's always going to be some kid in a basement who can play ten times faster than Eddie Van Halen. But Jimi could certainly make those notes sing- look no further than Little Wing.

[cbfan55]

Hendrix certainly was a genius songwriter. I didn't say he wasn't. What Hendrix lacked was technique. He was really a poor guitarist in terms of technique. I think you have to have both to be considered the greatest.


go midway down to where it says download

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http://www.airmp3.net/download/hendrix

[Cochese]

Hendrix certainly was a genius songwriter. I didn't say he wasn't. What Hendrix lacked was technique. He was really a poor guitarist in terms of technique. I think you have to have both to be considered the greatest.


Are you serious?

Jimi had insane technique, his hands were HUGE he could hit notes that us mere mortals couldnt dream to hit

Hendrix lacked technique, L...Oh,...L

[Cochese]

How long have you been playing?

That IS the question.

Jimi:bow::bow::bow:

[Yeagermeister]

All of the SRV fans check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd if you haven't already. I have been to see him 3 times and he always closes the show with Vodoo Chile. He gives both Jimi and SRV a run for their money on Vodoo Chile.

[theogt]

How long have you been playing?Close to 20 years.

It's not at all controversial to say Hendrix had poor technique. It's pretty obvious if you can play any guitar whatsoever.

[theogt]

All of the SRV fans check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd if you haven't already. I have been to see him 3 times and he always closes the show with Vodoo Chile. He gives both Jimi and SRV a run for their money on Vodoo Chile.I've been listening to KWS since his early teens (anyone who ever listened to 98.9 out of Shreveport during that time has). Was a big fan, but I'm kinda disappointed he hasn't grown as a guitarist. He's nowhere close to SRV in terms of technique. He's been disappointing as a songwriter too.

[Yeagermeister]

I've been listening to KWS since his early teens (anyone who ever listened to 98.9 out of Shreveport during that time has). Was a big fan, but I'm kinda disappointed he hasn't grown as a guitarist. He's nowhere close to SRV in terms of technique. He's been disappointing as a songwriter too.

His last album wasn't that good because he went for a more mainstream rock feel plus he's not a good singer. He needs to let Noah do all of the singing. Hopefully on the next one he goes back to the blues rock style.

[theebs]

All of the SRV fans check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd if you haven't already. I have been to see him 3 times and he always closes the show with Vodoo Chile. He gives both Jimi and SRV a run for their money on Vodoo Chile.


Not sure if u guys have ever heard of Joe Bonomassa, Smoking Joe if you will, but he is imo a better player than kWS. Actually much better, imo.

I am biased though, He is from New York Mills, NY. Right where I am from and I used to watch him play when he was 14. His dad runs a vintage guitar shop in Clinton, NY. Joe played with BB King when he was 4!

He is pretty fabulous, I watched him play claptons solo from white room behind his head when he was 15!!!!! He was in a band when he was a kid called bloodline, everone else was the son of a famous musician.

Bonamassa plays all over all the time. He is in Dallas quite alot of anyone is interested.

http://www.jbonamassa.com/

if you like that call and response type of blues like srv You might like Smoking Joe.

[Cochese]

Close to 20 years.

It's not at all controversial to say Hendrix had poor technique. It's pretty obvious if you can play any guitar whatsoever.

Lets see YOUR technique.

He could be sloppy during live shows, but to flat out say he lacked technique is stupid.

[theogt]

Lets see YOUR technique.

He could be sloppy during live shows, but to flat out say he lacked technique is stupid.He lacked technique compared to the other "greats" that are thrown out there. After all, that's what the conversation was about, no? Keep up.

[Cochese]

He lacked technique compared to the other "greats" that are thrown out there. After all, that's what the conversation was about, no? Keep up.

It really depends on who you are comparing him to. If you want to throw in Jazz guys like Montgomery , then yes, he lacked technique. IF you are comparing him to blues/rock guys, then I stand by my previous statement.

[theogt]

It really depends on who you are comparing him to. If you want to throw in Jazz guys like Montgomery , then yes, he lacked technique. IF you are comparing him to blues/rock guys, then I stand by my previous statement.Uhhh...okay. You don't actually play guitar do you?

[MetalHead]

Close to 20 years.

It's not at all controversial to say Hendrix had poor technique. It's pretty obvious if you can play any guitar whatsoever.

So what do you play?
What's your set up?

[MetalHead]

I have been rocking out since '84.
My hero?
Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden.
His songwriting and soloing are tasty.
Every note he hits is the right one.
What a craftsman.
Others:
Lindsay Buckingham...underrated.
David Gilmore...see Adrian Smith
Randy Rhoads...gone too soon
Dimebag Darrell...innovator...king of thrash.
Eric Johnson...definition of smooth.
Michael Schenker...wasting his God given ability.

[MetalHead]

My current gear:
1.Hamer Standard Flametop
2.Ibanez RG 470 w floyd rose
3.Jackson King V(my kind of axe)
All hooked up to a Crate GFX212t thru a Line 6 POD 2.0 and a Morley Bad Horsey II.

It is amazing the sound I can get outta that set up.
All Metal,All the time.

[Mash]

Just my two cents worth,

I dont know if James Marshall Hendrix was lacking any technique.....he was such a showman when he got on stage that he rarely just concentrated on playing his axe. But his albums were fantastic. You just dont listen to Jimi...u feel him.

I had the pleasure in seeing both SRV and Clapton up close....first row seats and 8th respectively and they were amazing. Loved both their styles.

Im just bias tho...big collector of Jimi's work.....the man was a genius and never reached his god given talent because of his short life span.

Got to check out the other players mentioned here......

[MetalHead]

Just my two cents worth,

I dont know if James Marshall Hendrix was lacking any technique.....he was such a showman when he got on stage that he rarely just concentrated on playing his axe. But his albums were fantastic. You just dont listen to Jimi...u feel him.

I had the pleasure in seeing both SRV and Clapton up close....first row seats and 8th respectively and they were amazing. Loved both their styles.

Im just bias tho...big collector of Jimi's work.....the man was a genius and never reached his god given talent because of his short life span.

Got to check out the other players mentioned here......

Nice sig.

[MetalHead]

Uhhh...okay. You don't actually play guitar do you?

So?...whats your set up?

[theogt]

So what do you play?
What's your set up?Currently all I own is a Fender Prodigy and a 5150 combo. And a Takamine acoustic. I can't think off the top of my head how many different I've owned, but I've always enjoyed the Prodigy the most. The only thing I've done to it is replaced a humbucker with one off a Kramer.

Why?

[thundercowboy]

Let's not forget his brother Jimmy is a decent musician too.
Stevie might be a better guitar player, but I enjoy Jimmy's music just as much, if not more so.

[Big Dakota]

SRV is a king in my house. I remember an 1987 Austin City Limits performance on PBS by SRV and Omar and the Howlers and both bands just blew me away.

[Yeagermeister]

Let's not forget his brother Jimmy is a decent musician too.
Stevie might be a better guitar player, but I enjoy Jimmy's music just as much, if not more so.

Jimmy is very good but Stevie so much better. I watched a tribute concert once and Jimmy was trying to play one of Stevie's songs and he couldn't hit a third of the notes.

I did love Jimmy's work with the Fab T-Birds. Tuff Enuff is one of my favorite songs.

[Signals]

I remember exactly were I was and what I was doing when I got the news.
:(

[MetalHead]

Currently all I own is a Fender Prodigy and a 5150 combo. And a Takamine acoustic. I can't think off the top of my head how many different I've owned, but I've always enjoyed the Prodigy the most. The only thing I've done to it is replaced a humbucker with one off a Kramer.

Why?

Lay off Fenders,they are still making guitars for the 1960s.
Jackson guitars are the way to go...Fender brand now owns Jacksons,but in name only.

[J-Skip]

I believe S.R.V. will be popular many, many years from now. His music has so much rythm and so much soul, if that's the genre someone is into, they'll be quite keen to the majority of his works.
Personally, my favorite S.R.V. song would be "Life By The Drop". I'm just saying.

[theogt]

Lay off Fenders,they are still making guitars for the 1960s.
Jackson guitars are the way to go...Fender brand now owns Jacksons,but in name only.I've owned a Jackson. Nice guitar.

[yesfan]

I had the chance to actually sit and talk with Stevie just a short time
before he died.He genuinely was a nice guy.We had about 20 minutes and
then they took their sound check.I've met many celebrities in my time and i
really was touched when i heard the news.Btw,it was in Palm Beach and he
just smoked the Carefree Theater that night.Roy Buchanan was also one
hell of a guitarist i believe with better musicians and a label he might have
become well known amongst the general audience.

[DallasCowpoke]

Btw,it was in Palm Beach and he
just smoked the Carefree Theater that night.

That's weird, since that final "In Step Tour" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Step_Tour) was no where near that venue.

[yesfan]

That's weird, since that final "In Step Tour" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Step_Tour) was no where near that venue.

Yes it is weird. Trust me he played it.Looking at that list but they were
there.

[Cochese]

Uhhh...okay. You don't actually play guitar do you?

I do, but what difference does it make?

[Cochese]

Lay off Fenders,they are still making guitars for the 1960s.
Jackson guitars are the way to go...Fender brand now owns Jacksons,but in name only.


Nah, what you need is a Languedoc

http://www.languedocguitars.com/for_sale/img/g2_050f_lg.jpg