In memoriam: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1990

On this day, 22 years ago, the great guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash after performing at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin.  A description of his legacy can be read in a recent blog post chronicling one of his essential compilation recordings.  In 1996, artists came together for a tribute show on Austin City Limits including his band Double Trouble with Chris Layton on drums, Tommy Shannon on bass, and Reese Wynans on keys and a star studded cast of performers.  Among them were his brother Jimmie Vaughan, B.B. King, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Art Neville, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and Jimmie Vaughan's band, Tilt-A-Whirl.

Stevie Ray Vaughan, may you always Rest In Peace.  Check out this show.  This is a fitting tribute to a true blues guitar legend.