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Stevie Ray Vaughan · 1954

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 3, 1954Birth⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

American musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas. He was the frontman of blues-rock trio Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble and was one of the most influential guitarists in the revival of interest in blues during the 1980s. He played on six songs on David Bowie's album Let's Dance, including the title track and “China Girl.” Vaughan died on August 27, 1990, at the age of 35 in a helicopter crash. His family successfully sued the company's operator for allowing an unfit pilot to fly in fog and received $2 million in damages. In the months following his death, more than 5.5 million of his albums were sold in the US.

Related events

  1. Stevie Ray VaughanAugust 26, 1990
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Stevie Ray Vaughan performed his final concert with Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. A few hours later, he died in a helicopter crash.
  2. Stevie Ray VaughanAugust 26, 1990
    Death⭐⭐⭐⭐
    American blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan died at the age of 35 in a helicopter crash.
  3. Stevie Ray VaughanAugust 27, 1990
    Death⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Stevie Ray Vaughan, aged 35, died in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wisconsin, after a concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The helicopter crashed into an artificial ski slope while flying in dense fog. During the evening, Vaughan performed with Robert Cray and his Memphis Horns, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and his older brother Jimmie Vaughan. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage also died in the crash; everyone on board was killed. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked Vaughan No. 7 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
  4. Stevie Ray VaughanAugust 31, 1990
    Other⭐⭐⭐⭐
    A public memorial service for Stevie Ray Vaughan was held at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas, four days after he was killed in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin at the age of 35. Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Wonder led a communal singing of "Amazing Grace" at the end of the memorial.
  5. Stevie Ray VaughanOctober 3, 1991
    Award⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Texas Governor Ann Richards proclaimed October 3 “Stevie Ray Vaughan Day” in honor of the Dallas-born musician. An annual motorcycle ride and concert in Central Texas support the Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial Scholarship Fund.