Worked with SRV on a public service announcement, and we asked him, “Who do you think is the best guitarist in the world?” He didn’t hesitate a second: “My big brother, Jimmie.”
That Stevie Ray was a bad motor scooter, and big brother Jimmie, well he is a class act. What a touching tribute to his little brother. This acceptance speech is just oozing with love and pride. Genuine as can be and such a feel-good retelling of his his shared history with Stevie Ray that it brought tears to my eyes. Big brother done little brother proud. Well done Jimmie!
I'm from the Dallas area. I'm 62 (in 2019). Stevie will always be the greatest guitar virtuoso in my mind. Of course there are many great artists around the world. But when Clapton or BB say they were "blown away" by his skills I know he was very special. Dallas is known for a few good and bad things. Stevie was one of the best to be our native son.
Jimmy is absolutely right about Stevie blowing head liners off the stage. I saw SRV first time shortly after Texas Flood came out. First time I ever went to a show to see
So proud of the way Jimmie held it together. I know it was hard for him. But he told people what they needed to know about SRV, and gave a hint of how powerfully he was loved.
I'm so proud to among the 18.3 million people that voted for Stevie. ..it's about time. .it's gonna b a great celebration on Stevies bday this year .I'm so grateful that I'm going to be there
That speech was one of the nicest tributes I've ever heard. I teared up watching Jimmie hold back his tears. I really wish that Stevie could've had a family and grown into his later years and really enjoyed his legendary status. Stevie never had children but in a way he has millions of them in younger players (i say that being 39) who not only try day after day to play like him but are also influenced by his last 4 years of life being sober. I started playing in 92' so I was just barely too late but I'll never forget hearing him for the first time. My guitar teacher made me compilation tapes and he put love struck baby and texas flood onto a section and I listened to them and immediately rewound the tape to listen again. After that I became obsessed and read, listened to, and watched everything I could. I have a poster that I found in a Virginia mall that I still have today and treated like priceless art because I've never seen this poster anywhere else and still haven't even today. I love Stevie Ray Vaughan for the amazing player he was and more importantly for the sweet man he was until the day he died. He never took a day for granted and he loved his fans and never took us for granted. He would've loved how his influence has grown but he would be shining the light on all those who influenced him if he were alive today. When I found Stevie on that tape it sent me searching for who influenced him and I hope kids are still searching even today
Worked with SRV on a public service announcement, and we asked him, “Who do you think is the best guitarist in the world?” He didn’t hesitate a second: “My big brother, Jimmie.”
Jimmie deserves to be in the R&RHoF alongside his brother, too!
A crying shame that nirvana gets inducted before stevie ray. This man is a legend and could outplay the best
That Stevie Ray was a bad motor scooter, and big brother Jimmie, well he is a class act. What a touching tribute to his little brother. This acceptance speech is just oozing with love and pride. Genuine as can be and such a feel-good retelling of his his shared history with Stevie Ray that it brought tears to my eyes. Big brother done little brother proud. Well done Jimmie!
time for jimmie to get in!!!! who agrees??!!!
Tears...Jimmie Vaughan is and always has been a class act...and a great blues guitarist in his own right.
Jimmie Vaughan, that was one beautiful heart touching tribute to your little brother Stevie Ray!.. 👏🏻🎸Brought me to tears..
I'm from the Dallas area. I'm 62 (in 2019). Stevie will always be the greatest guitar virtuoso in my mind. Of course there are many great artists around the world. But when Clapton or BB say they were "blown away" by his skills I know he was very special. Dallas is known for a few good and bad things. Stevie was one of the best to be our native son.
I bet Stevie and Jimi have been playing the longest jam session in the history of Heaven.
When the blues was dying little Stevie picked it right back up. Long live Stevie!!!
Jimmy is absolutely right about Stevie blowing head liners off the stage. I saw SRV first time shortly after Texas Flood came out. First time I ever went to a show to see
Stevie Ray was the best he'll never be replaced
So proud of the way Jimmie held it together. I know it was hard for him. But he told people what they needed to know about SRV, and gave a hint of how powerfully he was loved.
Jimmie, this is beautifully prepared tribute. From
Speaking about the greatest guitar hero of all time .
I'm so proud to among the 18.3 million people that voted for Stevie. ..it's about time. .it's gonna b a great celebration on Stevies bday this year .I'm so grateful that I'm going to be there
That was the nicest speech ever !
That speech was one of the nicest tributes I've ever heard. I teared up watching Jimmie hold back his tears. I really wish that Stevie could've had a family and grown into his later years and really enjoyed his legendary status. Stevie never had children but in a way he has millions of them in younger players (i say that being 39) who not only try day after day to play like him but are also influenced by his last 4 years of life being sober. I started playing in 92' so I was just barely too late but I'll never forget hearing him for the first time. My guitar teacher made me compilation tapes and he put love struck baby and texas flood onto a section and I listened to them and immediately rewound the tape to listen again. After that I became obsessed and read, listened to, and watched everything I could. I have a poster that I found in a Virginia mall that I still have today and treated like priceless art because I've never seen this poster anywhere else and still haven't even today. I love Stevie Ray Vaughan for the amazing player he was and more importantly for the sweet man he was until the day he died. He never took a day for granted and he loved his fans and never took us for granted. He would've loved how his influence has grown but he would be shining the light on all those who influenced him if he were alive today. When I found Stevie on that tape it sent me searching for who influenced him and I hope kids are still searching even today
RIP. One of the greatest EVER!
RIP and long live Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990), aged 35