Listening to more Stevie Ray Vaughan lately. The dude could PLAY. His life, death, and career was so quick and intense that the amount of respect he gets (now) is surprising. He started playing blues/rock before it was popular, which got him and his band boo'ed at Montreaux in 1982. However, he returned to headline just 3 years later to a VERY different response. His career only lasted until 1990 when he died in a helicopter crash (which he wasn't even supposed to be on, he sweet talked his brother out of his seat). Eric Clapton, his good friend who had also shared the stage with him the night before had to identify the body. SRV is eligible for the rock and roll hall of fame next year. 
I thought this was interesting: check out the cover of the 'Blues/Rock guitar masters' lesson book I found on the GigaWeb. 
Recognize the guitar on the cover? See where I'm coming from, people? I think the one on the cover is supposed to be a Rory Gallahger strat, actually. Interesting that he's not even listed on the cover. The SRV #1 relic is way more abused than this guy. Plus the pickguard doesn't match up. But who's gonna notice? (this guy)
Recognize the guitar on the cover? See where I'm coming from, people? I think the one on the cover is supposed to be a Rory Gallahger strat, actually. Interesting that he's not even listed on the cover. The SRV #1 relic is way more abused than this guy. Plus the pickguard doesn't match up. But who's gonna notice? (this guy)
1 comment:
hmm, i don't know what to say. i don't really know any of SRV's music. i do know that he is highly regarded in his guitar skills. i do think your relic guitar looks nice and compares nicely to his. play on.
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