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Stevie Ray Vaughan
Born: 1954-10-03 - Died: 1990-08-27Cause of Death: Helicopter Crash
Death Summary: Vaughan was involved in a Helicopter crash, just after performing at a concert with band Double Trouble, a show that also featured the Robert Cray Band and Eric Clapton.
He was supposed to leave by bus, but Clapton's crew had a helicopter with an extra seat and he took it. That helicopter took five people including Vaughan, and they were all killed. The official cause of Vaughan's death was loss of blood as a result of a severed aorta.
Who was Stevie Ray Vaughan : Stevie Ray Vaughan is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived. He played a brand of blues-rock that is often imitated, and Vaughan's songs still get heavy radio airplay to this day.
He battled drug and alcohol problems, but as many rock stars would meet their demise from these, they weren't what took his life in the end.
He was supposed to leave by bus, but Clapton's crew had a helicopter with an extra seat and he took it. That helicopter took five people including Vaughan, and they were all killed. The official cause of Vaughan's death was loss of blood as a result of a severed aorta.
Who was Stevie Ray Vaughan : Stevie Ray Vaughan is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived. He played a brand of blues-rock that is often imitated, and Vaughan's songs still get heavy radio airplay to this day.
He battled drug and alcohol problems, but as many rock stars would meet their demise from these, they weren't what took his life in the end.
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its sad to loose someone so talented in Music To the best who rocked this world…..
Stevie helped improve my blues playing-thank you Stevie! You’ll always be the greatest!
Stevie Ray is one of my all time favorites next to Jimi Hendrix. To this day, I am very sad at his loss. He died too young and I keep thinking of what might have been in his musical career and life had he survived the terrible helicopter crash on 8/27/90. I hope that he willo be elected to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame of which I feel he greatly deserves to be. I really miss him!
he was a great man and one of my favorites im only 15 and wanted so bad to meet him it is a crying shame he was not alive to do that i look up to him in many ways and always will his legend lives in
The greatest guitar player who ever lived we all miss u stevie
one of the best guatarist ever
when in 1990 i found out that Stevie was dead i was in shock. he had cleaned up his life from the drugs and booze and then boom then an accident took him way too soon but he will live on in his music
SRV forever
SRV really had “the flow” in his music.It is very rare! He didn`t try to pretender to be more than he was and I think that was one of the reasons why people loved him.He had his problems, but he was also very spiritual person (as Tommy Shannon has told). It is very sad thing that he died so early!! I am missing him too! His music will live forever!!
SRV really had “the flow” with his playing. He was kind and spiritual person (as Tommy Shannon has told). I am missing him very much! His music will live forever!!!
The author of this article should have stated that Stevie not only battled drug and alcohol addiction, but conquered it nearly quite a few years before he passed away and preached about the dangers at every show and was also a born again christian.
I loved the man and his music he really inspires me.
Such a great loss of a GREAT TALENT!!!!
He will never be replaced.But long live his music.
Regards
From
StevieH/UK
I MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH. I SO WANT TO HEAR AND OFTEN WONDER WHAT OTHER JOY HE WOULD HAVE GIVEN THE WORLD IF HE WERE HERE TODAY. GOD MADE A VERY SPECIAL MAN WHEN HE CREATED STEVIE.
I am of mexican descent. Guitar player from southern, southern california. Santana was a big influence in me. But when I heard Stevie play, especially his rendition of Little Wing, I became a huge fan. Rest in peace Stevie you’re with “Jimi” jamming away in blues heaven.
May you rest in peace…my brother.
Tenderly…LaDonna
The music of Stevie Ray Vaughan lifts me up . . . it’s timeless.
Still miss ya Stevie
We all lost one of the best when Stevie passed. His music is the best! Love it all!!!!
The memories of his last show still linger in my mind. His raw energy and love of life made it an incredible experience. The next morning we all waited by the radio for the names of the departed. Much to our dread, our biggest fears came true. We love you SRV. You will remain in our hearts forever. See you in heaven someday.
Just a legend.. R.I.P. will always live on in our memories…
To this very day, I deeply miss this unique musical talent. At times, I feel like I actually met;though I never did, and understand this mans music, as well as some of his life’s hurts, which he suffered. maybe that is why I still identify with his tragic loss. Thanks for the music, and may God bless you Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Saw SRV twice.Last time was the show before the last show at Alpine.To this day I still remember….His music is in my soul….
The Very Best Guitarest EVER, a man full of humility and talent.
man i wish u hadent left so damn soon i wold have loved to see u in concert i am twelve play gutair nd am in a tribute band i am gonna play one of ur songs for sure
I still miss this man. I loved him. Saw him perform at Fitgerald’s in Houston, Texas
August 18, 1981. He glowed and made everyone else glow.
WHAT A FANTASTIC PERSON AND MUSICIAN.
miss ya Stevie!!!!!
Missing you SRV!!
I have just discovered your talent, as a result of seeing Tallan Noble Latz, your reincarnate. Rest in Peace
Isaw Stevie in 1984 what a great great show miss ya Stevie always will
stevie was brilliantly creative and played to the world how lucky we all are!!!!!
stevie was brilliantly creative and played it to the world….how lucky we are…….
Your Music will rock all the future generations!!!!!!!!!!
A legend and influence whose music I will always treasure as the greatest of gifts.
SRV had the most unique style that will never be duplicated by any musician that picks up a guitar. We miss you Stevie.
stevie ray vaughan you are dead but DEFINITEY not forgotten my friend. rest in piece
Este cara faz muita falta…Fly lillte wing.
stevie is the best FREKIN PLAYER OF ALL TIME!!!!!
rest in piece.
STEVIE RAY WAS MY LIFE! ♥♥♥FOREVER!
STEVE RAY VAUGHAN ROCKED.HIS MUSIC STILL LIVES ON.
REST IN PEACE.
I’m Mexican but I think that the music like he use to play and write, doesn’t have nationality, just feeling.
the day stevie ray vaughan died was the day real rock and roll music came to a sudden stop…greatest guitar player we’ve ever been witness to…..next to jimi hendrix!!!
The Music of a LEGEND, will live for Ever, thanks SRV for the memorable performances.
Stevie Ray was great. He is deeply missed.
Your music has become my passion. The longer you have been gone (from sight), the better your music, not only withstands the tests of time…but blows it gently away. This is nothing you do not know, it is something you have always known…”energy cannot be created or destroyed”. Albert and I know you are still here…there…always Stevie
luv always,, u r my heart and soul,,,
I heard the song “Pride and Joy” just once. After that I became a fan for life.I listen to one of his albums almost everyday. Especially when I’m cooking. I sing along with the songs. It’s to bad that he wasn’t able to be here with us longer. I would have liked to know what of songs he would came out with. I really miss his music.
I heard the song “Pride and Joy” just once. After that I became a fan for life.I listen to one of his albums almost everyday. Especially when I’m cooking. I sing along with the songs. It’s to bad that he wasn’t able to be here with us longer. I would have liked to know what kind of songs he would came out with. I really miss him and his music. I loved his music.
Alpine Valley was a two night gig, and I was there the previous night. Fantastic show, Stevie blew EC off the stage. It really tore me up on Monday morning when I heard the news. He would have been 55 a few days. We share the same birth month and year.
Stevie’s music is alive today as much as it was the day he went to heaven. He will always be the best. He was a gift from above. God bless him.
THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME TO PLAY BLUES MUSIC. GOD BLESS STEVIE
trully missed. the best there ever was.
I pray that God rested his soul .He was the best and played like he was decending at the speed of light !!!!!I was deeply impacted by his life and will continue to celebrate his life till my final hour. Burton S. Whaley,TSgt, Retired US Air Force,Guitarist/Bassist/Drummer
It saddens me that we are still trying to fill a big hole that SRV filled. I have been a huge fan of his since I was a young. I think he was the greatest guitar player ever and if the so called Rock and Roll hall of fame wants to be credable again they will induct this SRV and double Trouble. They deserve it and it would be nice to see people paying espect to him and the band for changing the spectrum of blues fans to a wider fan base. Bless you SRV and Esp. your faily that still will the Your Loss.
It saddens me that we are still trying to fill a big hole that SRV filled. I have been a huge fan of his since I was a young. I think he was the greatest guitar player ever and if the so called Rock and Roll hall of fame wants to be Important again they will induct SRV and Double Trouble. They deserve it and it would be nice to see people paying respect to him and the band for changing the spectrum of blues fans to a wider fan base. Bless you SRV and Esp. your family that still with Your Loss.
I was watching Stevie this morning on past Austin
City Limits, what a great guitar player / singer.
I truly miss his music.
Thank you Stevie!!
So sad when we lost him. Talent like his is few. He will always be missed and mourned by those of us who loved him. R.I.P. Stevie Ray. The world will always love you.
Such a tragic loss, I still get choked up reading about his untimely end. Certainly the best guitarist that ever walked this earth. Loved the man. RIP SRV.
Happy New Year, Stevie. Oh, how I loved you…
OHH YES
i hate yu
yu dumb ass
you only hate him because u have no life
jjk he was cool
ur still a fag u cock sucker
You took it to another level, Stevie. God blessX!
Bekim Mikullovci
your little wings are still flying high
I only discovered Stevie Ray Vaughan recently and he soon became my favourite blues guitarist and performer. I was in awe of his music, he was truly a magnificent musician. I am so sad he is no longer with us. Stevie’s music will live on forever and will continue to be an inspiration to musicians and music lovers the world over.
Heard his music for first time two years ago, at the age of 65. Fell in love with his music and listen to it every day. It inspires me.
He may of died a year before i was born,but my dad go me into his music when i was little and i still listen to it till this day,he is one reason why rock is what it is today.
He may of died a year before i was born,but my dad got me into his music when i was little and i still listen to it till this day,he is one reason why rock is what it is today.
I can’t believe it will be 20 years this august that Stevie Ray was taken back home.He will live in our <3′s 4-ever.
<3
Stevie, Your music will always have a place in my heart. You’re One of a kind. urgirltara @hotmail.com . Drop me a line, other die hard fans.
STEVIE YOU’LL BE MISSED., BUT NOW YOU CAN JAM WITH JIMI. R.I.P.
Sang with him at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin in the early ’70′s and it was an AMAZING experience. A fabulous loving soul who is dearly missed to this day. R.I.P. Stevie
I discovered stevie in 1991. what a beautiful and horrible moment that was. Wishing will never help nor regret. both are obselete, but Stevie does live on on every novices frett-board.
you will alway be the greatest guatarist player i have ever heard.rock on forever stevie
Imiss him so much , there will never be or has been another, his music touches me, he inspires me to be a better person
The first time I heard stevie ray vaughn I was hooked he will always be a bad ass blues player number one, His talent is so overwelming to me i get goose bumps when I hear his music There will never be another like him ever. In my opionion both his brother jimmy and stevie are the greatest blues Ive ever heard case closed…
the best guitarist and blues singer ever. cannot get enough of him. the more i learn about him, the more i miss him.
You are still the best guitar player ever you are sadly missed your music lives forever
thank you for all the love you passed our away i came from mexico to meet you and i missed you we’ll meet again someday my friend my brother,, while i’ll be here in austin lovin everything you love …
Still miss you Stevie.
What soul he had…I get goosebumps everytime I hear him!
Today is the 20th anniversary of Stevie Ray’s death.We should all take a moment of silence to remember the legend.For he is deeply missed.
He was the greatist blue- rock artist. the world has missed him. I was 65 before I heard him and just fale in love with his music and
Found his music after he had died, and it was the most moveing I had ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!
love his sound, where is the movie above his life? He was so profined about his live.
Jimme, he would have wanted his story told, he sang about his recover and he trying to get a message out to his listeners. MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!
He was an inspiration to those battling drug and alcohol addiction. Stevie overcame so much to have ended his life so young. He will be remembered as one of the GREATEST guitarists of all time.
you will be missd for ever.jeff C.
i grew up listening to stevie ray and he will be very missed.
Phenomenal.
I can’t think of any other adjective to describe him.
RIP: Stevie you will never be Forgotten.
I never knew you—-but I miss you
Stevie your still and will always be the best and most of all you and your music are MISSED every second your gone!!!!!
Stevie Ray was one of the greatest guitarist that ever lived. RIP
he was the one of the greatest guitarists and my inspirations to play the guitar. rip stevie
Can’t believe it has been 20 years since his passing, I can only imagine what his music catalogue must have been like today if he was still with us. He deserves to be enshrined in th rock n’ roll hall of fame for sure. Thank-you Stevie for the wonderful music you gave us, RIP.
Stevie a talent that left us tooooo soon, his music will live on forever. Industrial Blvd i Dallas should have been named after him
Stevie Ray Vaughan may be gone but his music will live on.
Stevie Ray is DEAD! I didn’t even know he was sick!!!!!
Stevie Ray is DEAD? I didn’t even know he was sick!!!!!
TRUELY MISSING YOU BRO
TRUELY MISSING YOU AND YOUR MUSIC AND SOUL KEN OXFORD
TRUELY MISSING YOU YOUR MUSIC AND SOUL WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
He was truly one of the greats…
stevie you were an inspiration god bless
Stevie,
wherever you are, and I do believe in the afterlife, I hope you are watching down over your loved ones and friends. You are truly missed.
we had a very huge fan of Stevie ray ,in our band, ,Shorty Ray…..always was in stevie ray mode!….music has great memories,especially dug bbking and stevie together!
I just heard of you the other night, and You were blessed with a God given talent, so God decided he wanted you at home playing for him. You really touch the heart and soul when you play. Great Job
youn man well done.
Stevie, I just heard you jamming with Albert King on tv the other night and the way you play touches the heart, and soul, of everyone who hears it. You were blessed by God with a great talent, and he brought you home to play for him,
God Bless you forever. Dottie Ritchie
Stevie, God’s talented child who touches the heart and soul when you play of everyone who hears you. As you played for everyone down here,
but now your playing for God and everyone in heaven. God Bless you forever.
Stevie great job young man, your music touched my heart and soul, and now your doing the samething in heaven. God Bless You Forever
stevie will always live in my and my sons hearts.His legacy and music will always live in our hearts.
Very Nice! Stevie, Rest In Peace.
the greatest listen to you every sunday morning
Stevie,you will always be remembered as one off the greatest guitarists, just like Hendrix. Your music lives on forever.
I never listened to his music (My ex-husband kept me listening to country) until he was on the PBS network the other night with Albert King. I have since been so fascinated with him that I feel that I knew him. My birthday is Oct. 2, 1950, which is 4 years before and one day before his birth. I had listened to Jimi Hendrix when I was a 60s hippy but not to SVR. I bought 3 MP3 albums right off the bat & can’t stop listening. Playing for Him now, are ya, Stevie? We all still love ya!
Stevie Ray and Chris Duarte would be a great show to see, id spend a shit ton of money for that show… R.I.P buddy.
I just recently visited his grave. I brought flowers and paid my respects. I to this day is sad that he is gone. Gone from is his brother and friends. He is gone from his love of his guitar and making it play so smooth. He should be in the rock and roll hall of fame. Stevie deserves it. If not, we all that love him will always listen too him and know that there will never be another Stevie out there. Miss your blues bluesman
SRV will never die in the hearts and minds of those who heard and saw him perform and all the future generations of “blues” fans. The genius he possessed as a musician, and the warmth of his soul among us will be forever missed. God bless you Stevie, and thank you.
The man was one of the best guitar players there ever was. In heaven he is still jammin and makeing people very happy.
Oh My brother, it hurts my heart to read of your passing. Even though I didn’t know you personally, I feel like If we were best friends. Your music has not only made me realized how great a musician you were and what an inspriration you have been to myself and other upcoming guitar players. If I could only turn back the hands of time and direct you to the bus that was scheduled for you instead of the helocopter that had that empty seat waiting to take you away from us. We all have our destiny and the Good Lord was calling for you. I just wish your passing was not that of a mechanical bird. I pray for you and your family and the individuals that were with you on that foggy night. I am sure your immidiate family and your fans will never recover from this unforseeable tragedy. We will see some day iknow you are in good hands and we will celebrate the years you gave us your best music. Love ya Man. Alonzo.
I met you after you left us. You stuck by me through your music in one of the darkest times of my life. You healed me. I will always love you. You are my number one Stevie. Your music lives on forever in my heart. The Man in the Black Hat strumming sweet melody. Rest In Peace. You are greatly missed.
Love from a forever fan,
Sandy
Wish I would have been alive to see him in concert, such a sad loss. you will always be remembered Stevie!
SRV was the greatest ever and aways will be.Will never forget you.
The best guitar player ever…still can’t get enough of his music
Stevie Ray Vaughn is and was the best the greatest blues player that Ive ever heard!!!!!! When you watch him play its with such heart soul, it blows my mind, I cant take my eyes off him, not just his guitar playing, but his body movments, his who deminer,,, there will never be a man this talented and his brother Jimmy they both are the best there is… I never got to meet stevie, but I met Jimmy his brother at the fat cat in modesto, I wished I could of met stevie i picture myself sitting next to the best one time just one time to be able to be next to the best… Stevie Ray Vaughn is and was the best there is!!!!!!! watch the video saywhat life in tokyo and the sky is crying such talent need I say more STEVIE WE LOVE YOU ,, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON EVERR
stevie is my idol he was one of the greatest guitar players in history
Stevie, you’re still missed as bad as the day you were taken away……21 years today….RIP mate.
Hey Stevie, a dear friend…Derrall, introduced me to your music, and I will always listen to and get lost in it
He is my greatest favorite ever. It makes me wonder if he had never gotten on that heli if he would have become even greater than he was/is.
i listen to his music still today
How would the Blues world be today ?
Thankyou so much for what you left us with
i didn’t get into stevie ray vaughn’s music until after he died,i am sorry about that but i still consider myself one of his biggist fans.he could flat tear up a guitar!
“I HEAR A BLUES RIFF IN THE NIGHT. IS THAT YOU LITTLE BOY BLUES? YOUR CROSS WAS FOUND ON SOME FARAWAY HILL, THEY SAY WHERE WILD FLOWERS GROW. ARE YOU UP THERE SOMEWHERE PLAYING YOUR BLUES? OH LORD I THINK I KNOW…” -JOE BOY COOK- (STEVIE RAY’S UNCLE)
One of my greatest inspirations, I play guitar and he is why.
sadly missed. my only favorite. the best there will only be. R.I.P bluesman.
Stevie Ray Vaughan is The BEST THAT WILL EVER LIVE.
Stevie Ray was the best. I am to this day still saddened by his death. The irony was that a friend of my mine was buying some of his CD’s for me on the eve of his death and the morning news came on mentioning his passing and I thought I was dreaming.
Thank you Stevie for the great music. You are and will always be the very best.
One of gods greatest…..
Stevie you and Jimi the greatest guitar players ever.
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the best guitar man…..
He could make a guitar cry, talk, moan, whisper, sigh and scream. One hell of a talent.
Stevie Ray Vaughan was simply AWESOME! He made that guitar sing like no body has in the history of music! By far, THE GREATEST guitarist who ever lived! Stevie Ray Vaughan is sorley missed!
I still remember the day I was watching MTV and they announced you had died. Told my friends dad the news and he started to cry. Had never seen a grown man cry before. He then pulled his acoustic guitar out and played some of Stevies songs all the while in tears. We miss you and will never forget. Hard to beleave its been 22 years today. And now I live life by the drop.
Does anyone have a recording of the Apple Valley, WI concert?
U will always be the best u did so much in the 35 years u were here aug 27 will always be a sad day in music
Srv.something about the way you hit the strings.my 8 year old son Dylan.listen to you’re music as much as possible.it bonds us together.if that makes any sense.see you in heaven.dw&me.
Srv.something about the way you hit the strings.my 8 year old son Dylan.listen to you’re music as much as possible.it bonds us together.if that makes any sense.see you in heaven.dw&mw.fans for life!
you got me through some tough and lonely times you will always be there
your always there for me when I need you
Youre so awesome, man! I cant believe I missed this blog for so long. Its just fantastic stuff all round. Your design, man…too amazing! I cant wait to read what youve got next. I adore every thing that youre saying and want a lot more, far more, A lot more! Maintain this up, man! Its just too great.
u will be missed a lot