American musician Stephen or Stevie Vaughn is known as the famous guitarist, the third in the list of the 100 coolest guitar heroes. The famous Rolling Stone magazine named the artist the seventh greatest guitarist in the world out of a hundred. He became famous as a virtuoso and as a vocalist.
World renowned guitarist Stevie Rae Vaughn is recognized as one of the most influential and celebrated musicians in the world. The filigree technique became the basis for the renaissance of the blues. None of the famous guitarists can repeat the unique author's style.
Towards a calling
The biography of the future virtuoso began in 1954. The child was born in Dallas on October 3 in the family of a plasterer. In connection with his work, Stevie and his older brother Jimmy constantly moved with the adults. Music in the house sounded constantly.
The passion for playing the guitar awakened randomness. The brother, who was seriously injured while playing football, was presented with a tool. The youngest wanted to learn how to play it so much that Jimmy could not refuse him. The first guitar was presented to the boy for his seventh birthday.
In three years, Jimmy has developed into one of the best guitarists in the state. In everything, the youngest who imitated him decided that he should be different from his idol. The venture was a success: in 1965, Bramhall, admired by Stevie Doyle's acting, declared that Vaughn Jr.'s vocation was in music.
The first performance took place at a talent show. The young 8-9-year-old guitarists of the Shantones group, due to disputes, did not finish the contest composition to the end.
Until 1970, Steve did not dream of a professional career. He got a job at a local diner. However, the dream did not let the guy go. He formed the Blackbird group, with which he moved to the Austin campus in late 1972. The main bands on it were Jimmy's Fabulous Thunderbirds and Cobras with Triple Threat Revue, which his younger brother played with.
Not an easy way to the top
In 1973, Vaughn was invited to join The Nightcrawlers. Doyle Brahmall ". The musicians moved to Hollywood to record the album. Studio "A&M" refused to publish the collection, and the team returned home disappointed.
In 1974, Stevie finally joined the Cobras, where he played until July 1976. On August 8, he performed for the first time with the Triple Threat Revue. In 1977, Cobras became Austin's Band of the Year.
In early autumn, Steve assembled his Triple Threat Revue lineup, deciding to play only the blues. Until 1981, the composition was constantly changing. It became permanent only after the accession of Reese Vainens. The team shortened the name to "Double Trouble".
In August 1979, the musicians were invited to perform at the San Francisco Blues Festival. At the end of the year, Stevie has established a personal life. He and Lenora Bailey officially became husband and wife. The musician dedicated his famous composition "Lenny" to the chosen one.
In 1981, Vaughn Jr. was invited to perform at a private annual concert. Unusual vocals and incredible guitar playing so impressed the audience that a great future was predicted for the musician. At the same time, the team manager filmed a video and transmitted the video to Mika Jager.
First successes
The Stones invited the new characters to perform with them at a special concert. The result was an invitation to the international festival in Montreux. This was the final victory: everyone was talking about Vaughn's talent. Never before had unknown bands performed at events of this level.
Jackson Brown invited the musicians to use his studio to record the album. It took just two days to create "Texas Flood". Then a contract was signed with John Hammond.
Double Trouble's April Fool's show at the Steamboat 1874 in 1980 was recorded for radio. In 1992 the concert was released in the format of the album "In The Beginning".
Almost in the middle of June 1983, the band's debut album "Texas Flood" was released, created in a couple of days. He was nominated for a Grammy in two nominations. The group took part in a TV show, Vaughn won the title of Best Young Talent and Electro-Blues Guitarist. He was solemnly named the author of the best blues album. Until 1991, Stevie received the Best Electric Blues Guitarist prize every year.
In 1984, Steve was presented with both Artist of the Year and Blues Artist of the Year awards. In 1985 the third compilation of the group "Soul To Soul" became gold.
Confession
In 1987, Lenny and Stevie's marriage fell apart. During this period, the musician starred in a small role in the film "Back to the Beach". He performed with Phill Collins and Eric Clapton, Albert and BB Kings in September on the Blues Session.
The following year, Vaughn's performance at the New Orleans Festival was filmed for a special program. The composition "Crossfire" soon became a super hit, bringing the author a new Grammy. In 1989, the group began a tour of North America.
In 1990, together with his brother Stephen Ray, he recorded the album "Family Style". It came out in October. The musician went on a two-month tour with Joe Cocker. On August 27, 1990, the world famous musician passed away.
Memory of a musician
Album "Family Style" was released in October. It immediately climbed to number seven on all the charts. Jimmy Lee Won prepared in memory of his brother a compilation of his studio recordings, which are not included in any compilation "The Sky Is Crying". Started in the top ten of the pop charts, the disc went platinum and received a Grammy.
1995 saw the release of the first official compilation "Greatest Hits". In 1997, the Blues Chart topped a release made up of live footage from the 1984 tour. In 1999, all of Vaughn's albums were reissued. The second collection of the best hits is also presented.
After breaking up with his wife, the model Zhanna became the chosen one of the guitarist. The musician accidentally saw the girl who had arrived at the shooting from the window of the tour bus and rushed to look for her. Stevie admitted that he found happiness only with her.
