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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