Stevie Ray Vaughan

[Spiritinthesky]

27th Aug 1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played a show at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin with Robert Cray & His Memphis Horns, and Eric Clapton. Vaughan was informed by a member of Clapton's crew that three seats were open on a helicopter returning to Chicago with Clapton's crew, it turned out there was only one seat left; Vaughan requested it from his brother, who obliged. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage were also killed.

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[Iceweasel]

He was one of the best.

 

[DarkFury]

A huge talent and a favorite of mine.

 

[Bonzi]

 

[gipper]

It was a very sad day when he died. Without question, one of the best ever. Imagine how much great music he would have generated had he lived.

 

[boedicca]

A very sad anniversary. RIP Stevie Ray.

Articles from 25 years ago:

Music: Guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan died 25 years ago today. Read The News' coverage from that day | GuideLive

 

[ChrisL]

27th Aug 1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played a show at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin with Robert Cray & His Memphis Horns, and Eric Clapton. Vaughan was informed by a member of Clapton's crew that three seats were open on a helicopter returning to Chicago with Clapton's crew, it turned out there was only one seat left; Vaughan requested it from his brother, who obliged. Three members of Eric Clapton's entourage were also killed.

Full story here: Stevie Ray Vaughan

I love SRV! He is one of my favorite guitarists (or was). This cover of JH's Voodoo Child is one of the BEST ever, IMO. It really showcases his talent.

 

[westwall]

Even better than Jimi and that is HARD!

 

[ChrisL]

Even better than Jimi and that is HARD!

He was so awesome. What a loss for the music world.

 

[westwall]

 

[ChrisL]

 

[basquebromance]

SRV died 30 years ago today...

 

[gipper]

SRV died 30 years ago today...

Too bad. One of the truly great musicians of all time.

 

[westwall]

SRV died 30 years ago today...

I remember it like it was yesterday. Now, as then, I can't believe it.

 

[boedicca]

SRV died 30 years ago today...

I remember it like it was yesterday. Now, as then, I can't believe it.

Me too. Hard to believe it was 30 years ago. I miss him.