STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - My First Reaction With

[@idatekatemoss]

His outfit is fantastic is the first comment. Ok you live here for the likes and have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@AnthonyRay]

I live here to figure out things. Correct I don’t have an idea what I’m talking about when I go into this blind. Do you want a reaction to be done with research in advance? Elaborate.

[@melissavukelic4138]

@@AnthonyRay Great response to a troller. Love your reaction!

[@shannonotoole3526]

@@AnthonyRay Google pics of STV that was HIM!!!!!

[@Hal-k8p]

Actually, almost all his outfits were fantastic. he did not dress on stage "ordinarily". He was quite a showman in his dress, as well as his talent.

[@Matthew-t9y]

I know more about American music than you possibly imagine

[@melanieredfield9736]

This performance was in 1989; Stevie's helicopter went down in 1990. If you want to see some amazing guitar work by Stevie, at this same live in Austin performance he showed his creative genius AND ability to express emotion through his guitar, with his instrumental masterpiece Riviera Paradise. And one of his most famous performances is Texas Flood, live at the El Mocambo.

[@Denisehoma1111]

Texas flood for sure

[@mstewart109]

His guitar strings were very thick. Cut himself lots because of this...

[@mstewart109]

More SRV always!! Texas Flood video was so good. Just a little back story. Stevie Ray has an older brother Jimmy. ( still Performing I believe) he was an amazing guitarist- but with his kid brother coming up front and center- it took Jimmy back to not mentioned as great much. As a child-- Stevie Ray used to sneak into his brother's bedroom and borrow his guitar and practice . Check out some of Jimmy Vaughns stuff .

[@Cromxxx]

July 20, 1983

[@karenfryberger4260]

@@Cromxxx I see you are correcting the date of the performance: "Live at the El Mocambo is a live video by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. The film was recorded at the El Mocambo club in Toronto, Ontario on July 20, 1983, during the band's Texas Flood Tour." Yes, 1983, not 1989. Just backing you up - !

[@ulfheroldjensen]

In case you didn't know; that is Hendrix' original Cry Baby Wah-pedal right there, lent to SRV by Hendrix' family. That's how good he was. SRV is in general ranked as one of the top GOATs of the blues.

[@mixy5179]

😲😎❤

[@ulfheroldjensen]

​@youutoo8678 Yeah, I know but even though his peers might agree, I did not want to be definitive on this. I personally would also rank him very high on any list - if not as #1 - but other players could claim the spot too; Hendrix himself, Robert Johnson, Gary Moore, Roy Buchanan, Duane Allman, Rory Gallagher, Kenn Lending, McKinley Morganfield, Buddy Guy, Joanna Connor, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Laura Chavez, Debbie Davies to name but a few, not all listed, no one forgotten. All have their way of playing the blues. 🙂

[@ulfheroldjensen]

@youutoo8678 Thanks, my friend. I am by no means an expert more of a general music lover with a soft spot for blues; I could name drop for years, once my comment was submitted, I recalled other names; Peter Green, Albert Collins to name but a few. I only saw SRV once back in the '80-ties, that was a great exprience. Very few of these greats pass through Denmark, unfortunately. Buddy is on my bucket list, though. 😀

[@MatthewC137]

Like Eric Clapton said about SRV, "there's no one better."

[@70centurian]

This is ( 1 ) of the ONLY times, You will ever see Stevie "Get Lost". The emotions of the night, GOT him for a moment. The GOAT. RIP

[@deoncruywagen5191]

Awesome reaction, guys. Next up, please do Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo. Another legendary performance.

[@vichraev.5386]

This x1000!!! It's my favorite live performance from any artist anywhere. So much emotion poured through his guitar and his voice...no separation between the man and the inanimate object.

[@TisJustMe...]

From same concert I would ask for :Little Wing".

[@lafenatu]

Yep..this has GOT to be reviewed. All of his stuff is absolutely astonishing. He passed away in a helicopter crash in 1990.

[@danielandersson7485]

THIS

[@ErinStev64]

That is AMAZING. It’s classic blues rock with the GOAT doing his thing!

[@johndugger1028]

SRV top 5 all time, BB King said he was the best blues player he ever heard or played with

[@suzannebastien2918]

One of his best performances is "Texas Flood Live". There are some surprises in that one 😊

[@Prone2Thrill]

@ El Macambo especially

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Yes to more Stevie Ray. Please do Texas Flood live at El Mocambo.

[@vichraev.5386]

Yes please!

[@b_nes6093]

💯🔥🤘

[@egbertwoltjer4491]

Indeed do that Texas flood at the el macambo its so good

[@lindacantu8399]

JRV gone too soon. Yes to Texas Flood live at El Macombo. But, far as I know, he doesn't have any bad trax

[@mysticeyes10000]

I saw SRV in concert and I was in a trance and my jaw was down to the floor through the whole concert. He was amazing.

[@chrishildebrand1836]

I saw him on tour with Jeff Beck. Both amazed me.

[@bretthardin9239]

EVERY TIME

[@mstewart109]

Both of you must check out another great guitarist named Jeff Beck( no vocals for Jeff) he passed away last year. 😢

[@tommyb123]

Same here, I was mesmerized by SRV. My dad skipped work one night, he came up with some really good tickets, came home picked me up, he said hop in I’ve got a surprise for you, I had no idea where we were going until we got to the concert and I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn on the sign. It was my 18th birthday present. Thanks dad RIP!!

[@Rocker1983]

Same for me.

[@jdub9279]

Gentlemen. I’m 67. Reside in the NW United States. I’m white. Female. I grew up on Jimi Hendrix. Stevie Ray is an angelic MASTER! It’s thrilling to see you, hearing this for the first time! Stevie Ray is the embodiment of Hendrix. And MORE. All of the live performances are amazing. It has only been since KZbin, that those of us who knew him well from his “Albums/CDs, were able to see him”live”. The best was hearing him on CD with Good headphones, after a blunt. Seeing him later via KZbin was, and is, as satisfying as the first time. Seeing you gentlemen equally amazed, is so fresh…like hearing it for the first time. You will always be amazed by anything he plays!

[@paulschmidt1247]

Life without you live at capital theater by Stevie will blow your hair back, the guitar playing is next level and there is a message in the song that applies even to today’s social climate.

[@burly20261]

I second that

[@JennyJohn50]

Yes!!! ❤❤❤

[@raphaelm6149]

I second that ... Life without you Capital theater NJ 1985

[@burly20261]

@@raphaelm6149 I keep checking if someone does every day but nope

[@mandilynn24]

I third that!!!

[@raymondproseus6923]

80s Also, you GOTTA check out his cover of Little Wing at El Mocambo. It is simply divine. And SRV is definitely top two all time.

[@mountainkat233]

I had the privilege of seeing this man 7 times in concert right up to his tragic death that profoundly left me broken 💔. This man without a doubt was and to me the greatest guitarist of all time. Nobody has EVER done to me, in leaving me in awe like him. Truly the guitar was just an extension of his soul! 🤟SRV

[@mandilynn24]

So jealous! He passed when I was 10. All I had were BMG box sets and my dad's love for SRV! 😂❤

[@Tattitude241]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood - Live at the Mocambo

[@dubbayabird6680]

Texas flood by SRV is freakin awesome. I think both of you would really enjoy it. Another great reaction guys

[@aldobelli8300]

First couple of things, it was a helicopter crash after he left from opening for Eric Clapton and he was big in the 80's. Also, SRV did not read music and you'll notice his bass player watch where he is on the fret neck. Every time he played the same song, it was slightly different because he played from his heart and soul. Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger and many many blues artist all agreed that no one on this planet was better than SRV. Go down his rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed.

[@SRVfangirl]

Stevie will always be #1 for me. His talent is out of this world! Then throw in the fact that he was an amazingly kind generous humble man. So very much missed 💔 Like most people will say watching Texas Flood live from El Mocambo is a must. Then from the same show, Little Wing. Life Without You live from the Capital Theater, but one of my personal favorites is his 1982 performance at The Montreux Jazz Festival before he & his band were famous. Dirty Pool is a very raw dirty blues song but Hide Away/Rude Mood is very cool as well. Stevie just oozes coolness in those performances. 😊

[@janiceruth5692]

GOTTA watch video of him playing 'Look At Little Sister' in Austin, Tx live - his guitar string breaks & his assistant does an incredible swap without missing a beat -too crazy cool & great song!!

[@l.l4456]

There are a lot of really good guitarists but only a few great ones. IMO Stevie was in the top 5 great ones. I had the opportunity to talk to someone who worked for him, he confirmed everything I had previously thought; he was a beast on stage & truly a kind, humble and gentle human being off stage. RIP Stevie Ray. Heaven got a good one the day they got you. You really should watch Texas Flood live from the El Mocombo & Life Without You from The Capitol Theater for starters. Enjoy Yourself!

[@danielbrown3461]

I'm going to say Roy Clark was slightly better. His performance of Margelhena was a slight notch above this....and Roy had faster fingers.

[@yambo59]

Wait until you watch "Texas Flood live at ElMocambo" meanest blues ever played, his creativity is endless on that tune, and the surprise when he gets to "the part" - and SO MANY MORE, like look at little sister with a great keyboard solo, Rude Mood, and again SO many more..if you know you know--lol I saw him play live twice, never forget it.

[@cowboyuprd37]

Definitely check out Stevie ray and Jeff Healy together look at little sister….just a quick note Jeff Healy is a blind guitar legend…blind since 2 a blues jazz player brought in by srv

[@stephaniecraig2590]

I met Jeff after a concert in Houston. My daughter was treating the parents to some great music. He was such a beautiful, talented guy. Sweetie to the core. I cried for what seemed to be forever after he died. SRV was his mentor/hero.

[@AP-gb3eh]

I saw him in Boston he entranced the audience,when he did some quiet picking that was beautifully delicate there wasn’t a sound in the theater. We tore the roof of when he finished. My god it was beautiful.

[@mkfolsom]

You are so right! A great example of which is the live version of Tin Pan Alley with Johnnie Copeland. Just the introduction alone is amazing.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Is that performance on You-Tube anywhere? Love to see it!

[@gidneyandcloyd]

Was that the show at the Paradise in ‘83? I still have my ticket stub tucked away somewhere.

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

MORE of the GOAT. LIVE at El Macombo any song will suffice . Texas Flood will thoroughly impress. Check out SRV & Jeff Healey. Jeff is a blind master. Sadly both are now playing in the great gig in the sky.

[@lontollison6771]

He also sobered up and did an album with his actual brother whom he looked up to as a guitar player,there is a vid on you tube where they play a song together on a double neck guitar that is jaw dropping

[@MasseyVF]

Stevie was a genius - insanely gifted 🔥 And a first class human being ❤ Enjoy!

[@shirleygarcia8092]

Stevie is a top three best guitarist of all times. I was devastated when he died. I will always remember hearing the news on the radio when I was driving home from work. Terrible day.

[@danielbrown3461]

Roy Clark was slightly better all around.

[@maryshaw5578]

Life Without You by Stevie Ray Vaughn and Texas Flood live at the Macambo.

[@quentinmichel7581]

More SRV greatness... TEXAS FLOOD: Live at the El Macombo. TIN PAN ALLEY: Live with Johnny Cochran. LITTLE WING: Another Hendrix cover LOOK AT LITTLE SISTER: Live with Jeff Healy PIPELINE: Instrumental...with both SRV and his older brother Jimmy Vaughan (lead guitar for The Fabulous Thunderbirds) playing at the same time - with a Vaughan twist. 😊

[@jasonremy1627]

Check out "Texas Flood" live at El Mocambo. It's mind blowing

[@Snarky_Tart]

For me, and a lot of experts that know WAAAAY more than I do, SRV is the GOAT. I would love to see AR react to more Stevie.

[@flamestergirl]

Tin Pan Alley is another great piece from SRV, really anything he had played is top notch. Loved him, was my fave guitarist sadly never saw him live but have seen his brother live.

[@MarcelloAdamo]

Tin pan alley is dope love that cut

[@mandilynn24]

❤❤❤

[@TheBlaster54]

The Man. The Legend. You must react to Stevie’s live performance of “Texas Flood” at the El Mocambo. Be prepared to get your mind and socks blown away.

[@BarbButler]

OMG!! Love both of you guys… and simply cannot wait to see this!! To my knowledge, and I could be wrong… neither of you had so far reacted to SRV!! How exciting!! Guess I will find out that answer right now… Push play!! 💙💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶🎼🎸🎸😎

[@eshxplorn]

Stevie is one of the greatest for me. He never plays a song the same way and you can see he goes to another place to let the music flow out of him. Texas Flood is a standard and LIfe Without You, a tribute to a friend that passed.

[@theexiles100]

Another guitarist you might like to check out since you asked Joe Bonamassa. . Try him alongside Beth Hart to get a great vocal and guitar combo.

[@paulwilmer8892]

Check out studio version of Rivierra Paradise. It was the last studio track he recorded with his band. The story goes that as the last note was played the recording tape ran out. Nearly lost for posterity. This track still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@mandilynn24]

Ohhh my favorite song! ❤❤❤

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Definitely do Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo. It's another iconic performance. Any song from this 1989 Austin City Limits show is a great pick. Give a listen to... Mary Had a Little Lamb (and see how Stevie makes a child's nursery rhyme into the coolest jam ever), Couldn't Stand the Weather, Riviera Paradise (with a stunning keyboard solo by Reese Wynans), Cold Shot, Tightrope, Crossfire, and Look At Little Sister (watch for the smooth guitar switch). And a must-see is the performance of Tin Pan Alley with one of his idols, Johnny Copeland, live at the 1985 Montreux Jazz Festival. I LOVE THIS MAN!!

[@grumpypotamus7143]

Texas Flood - Live at El Mocambo! Please, I'd love to see you get to experience that. I got to see Stevie Ray live in 1987, he was magical

[@harrietmiller3982]

👏🙌🎸🎶‼️. Loved these reactions and happy to see you pass Stevie Ray on to other people as well💯 I remember watching you when you watched it for the first time. Yes he lost his life in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin after a weekend gig with Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and Stevie's brother Jimmie Vaughan. It was too foggy to fly and the pilot took off anyway😔 This once in generations artist left quite a musical legacy in less than a decade from 1983 to 1990. Of all the hundreds of recommendations for you both to watch would be Riveria Paradise from this same concert in 1989. It is a Stevie original created after his own rehab and recovery in 1986. He dedicates it to all those still suffering in any way. Soothing balm for a weary spirit and a big golden hug from the soul of this man⭐️✨🌟. There are lots of great suggestions already put forth by other commenters and you can't go wrong no matter what you choose🎸🎶💙✌️🎶. Thanks for bringing this today✌️💙

[@conniehorton1981]

Yes Harriet!!! Riveria Paradise is amazing!!!❤️

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@conniehorton1981 hi Connie👋💙. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving🦃🌻

[@conniehorton1981]

@@harrietmiller3982 yes I did Thank you! I hope yours was as well!!!

[@TisJustMe...]

My personal fav of SRV doing "Voodoo Child" is from Charity Show "Jerry's Kids". It's live from Nashville. The way he plays guitar behind his back is AWESOME!!!!! One other is when he and his brother Jimmie plays their song "Pipeline" together on double neck guitar. FABULOUS!!!!! Just a side note ... Did you know Steven Seagal owns one of SRV's original guitars? Got a chance to see him play a long time back in New Orleans and he is quite a unigue musician. Personally, I prefer Seagal's singing over his playing. If ever get a chance check out Seagal's song "Better Man".

[@mandilynn24]

Jerry's kids audience wasn't ready for SRV!!😂😂😂❤

[@mariejustme]

The #1 rock/blues guitar god ever. So happy you turned Anthony on the SRV. RIP Stevie. You will always be missed.

[@Susan-u2v]

Love you guys together. Growing together. Music is good for the soul. Stevie became part of his guitar, the whole band are with him. He was getting straight, before the crash. Have an open mind with music. the message is important. Sometimes.

[@jeremiahzambrotta5580]

@anthony ray reacts Hey as an FYI. Jimmy's family actually let Stevie use Jimmy's pedals for this. He's tributing to Jimmy, whilst Crushing this song almost better than Jimmy WITH Jimmys foot pedal. Hes almost Jimmy Reincarnated into a white guy with soul. Texas Flood at el macambo. Its an original song of his. Legendary show. Your brain will melt watching that. Trust me.

[@jeffdietz630]

My favorite guitarist of all time. To even further understand his greatness react to Texas Flood live at El Mocambo

[@clasmaster1471]

I was lucky enough to see Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton in Cincinnati Ohio shortly before he was killed. RIP

[@V12BenzAMG]

Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo

[@wesalker3479]

That effect pedal you're talking about was given to Stevie by Jimi's father . . . YES, it was Jimi's pedal.

[@TheKungFung]

Watch SRV play Lenny Live. I've been playing guitar for about 20 years. I've seen a lot of guitarists in my time. Study many, attempted many genres and listed to a lot of music. Everyone in my family plays guitar..... SRV is PHENOMENAL. Beyond phenomenal. There are very few musicians that can achieve this level of skill within their craft and connection to the music being played within the moment like he was able to. A true conduit for expression. SRV never played a song the same way twice. He was going off the top most of the time... he had parts in song to make sure he'd hit to set landmarks for the band, so there was some structure, but he would just go off on his own every time... so props to Double Trouble for being able to hang with a guy like SRV.

[@ChrisRoberts-jt4iy]

You need to watch that whole Austin City Limits show. It was his first show after his rehab. He was at his top notch best. I think you would really enjoy it. Thanks for reacting to SRV

[@harrietmiller3982]

I agree they should watch the whole set from this 1989 show. However this is 1989 and he got sober in the fall of 1986 so not his first performance since sobriety.

[@Stlie1]

People rarely suggest Mary Had A Little Lamb, but that's got that funk thing going that made SRV so special

[@Mookeedo]

Check out Texas Flood live at the El Macambo. Must see.

[@lindapease620]

Absolutely check out Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo and Life Without You live Capitol Theatre Passaic NJ

[@SickGirlRocks]

Stevie Ray is number one in my personal book but I don’t think anyone could argue if someone chose Hendrix just the difference of opinion their talent is on par with each other

[@vichraev.5386]

Very much true here...I can't choose...I put them on equal levels. Stevie did for the blues what Jimi did for rock...elevated it onto a new level and created legions of fans and guitarists.

[@SickGirlRocks]

@@vichraev.5386 agreed

[@danielbrown3461]

Roy Clark was just as good....and his fingers and wrist faster. Check out malahegnia.

[@markwinstanley9901]

Like i see some folks saying Texas Flood - El Mocambo.... it will literally blow your mind. This guy was at one with the guitar

[@grandy2875]

According to the search engine, SRV was killed in a helicopter crash in 1990 in Wisconsin...

[@starrroberts-n9h]

I agree with some of the others, check him out doing Texas flood at the El Mocanbo, Mind blowing !! GOAT guitarist in my book !! RIP Stevie Ray.

[@rayray6982]

watch Texas Flood Live at El Mocamdo!!! perfection

[@philsharron1184]

You got to watch Texas Flood live where he plays lead guitar behind his back Unbelievable

[@jeffyoung801]

Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo

[@paladino444]

The funny and amazing part guys is that this video, this performance is only a 9 for SRV, watch his Texas Flood live performance at El Mocambo in Toronto and he'll take you to his 11.

[@debbiegrubb6235]

If you think this performance was jaw dropping, check out his version played in Nasville. He played almost all of Voodoo Child behind his back. Never misses a note even when singing and playing better than anyone else could play it in front.

[@530MAIDU]

Not a lot of people don’t know that Stevie Ray financially produced Jimi Hendrix’s music 🎼 because he cared about Jimi’s parents getting the support as his new wife couldn’t care less about his Jimi’s LEGACY. 🙆🏻‍♀️💔 Stevie Ray use to visit Jimi Hendrix’s dad and he gave him some of his sins equipment. Thank you for reacting to SRV the “LEGEND”. 🙋🏻‍♀️🥳🥂🎆🏆

[@HLGJammer]

Whammy bar is attached to were the strings attach to the body, so it tightened and loosens the strings. The pedal does the "Wah wah" sound as well as others

[@SSPVideo]

Great reaction! SRV is a legend. I was in HS when he died in 1990. Wasn't into his music then but fell in love with it in last few years. For me SRV is THR G.O.A.T. No one else gives me goosebumps like Stevie. His guitar was connected to his soul and it flowed out of him.

[@cayminlast]

He is one of the greatest, and this is unbelievable cover of a Jimi Hendrix number, SRV had a unique style which many have tried to copy. Another amazing guitarist from this era is 'Robin Trower'.

[@ralphcossairt1476]

Robin Trower is awesome...still is. Love both their style.

[@greggbell9837]

Texas Flood at the El Mocambo. Stevie is definitely top 3 to 5. Absolute virtuoso.

[@philcorrea1798]

Stevie ranks amongst the best guitar players of all time.

[@marybruns6711]

Check out Texas Flood live at the El Macomb. You won't regret it

[@MyNLR]

SRV was incredible Texas Flood is amazing.

[@claranielsen3382]

Yall gotta do Texas Flood live at the Macombo. It's one of his best performances. I was very fortunate to have met him a couple of times. Stevie was the king of Texas Blues. Eric Clapton once said Stevie was the only one who could make him hang up his guitar. Stevie and his guitar were like one entity. Another thing is he was a really nice and humble guy in person. It was a great loss for Texas when he died. I actually could not stop crying that day. RIP Stevie I love and miss you greatly, Texas misses you.

[@louisleroy4580]

No discredit to voodoo child but if you really want to see the level of skill that Stevie possessed you must see Texas flood live at El mocambo, arguably one of the greatest guitar solos of all time and my personal favorite 🎸🐐🎶🎤🙏 RIP SRV 🙏

[@tomaleshire4145]

Stevie Ray Vaughn,🔥 the pride of Texas!🇨🇱The GOAT on the blues guitar!💯 RIP Stevie......we still miss you.🙏😢❤️✌️

[@davidthorsen3416]

SRV's entire catalog is utterly amazing. He was the GOAT!! Also, would you please start doing Upchurch reactions again? I thoroughly enjoyed the ones you did. His catalog has sooo much more to offer you....

[@steveauve6251]

I'd also add to the list Mary Had a Little Lamb and Cold Shot, both from the same show as this video. Mary Had a Little Lamb is a cover of Buddy Guy's tune. EDIT: I just recalled his version of Look at Little Sister from this show as well, you'll be amazed with what goes on during and just after his solo toward the end. EDIT: He had the habit of regularly breaking 11- and 13-gauge strings as he played.

[@lontollison6771]

Yeah you gotta check out some other srv like anything he did @ el mocambo was a next level once in a lifetime performance

[@KC-oq6ty]

SRV Texas Flood please! SRV is one of a kind. Saw him in '89 and was in awe...he opened for Stray Cats. Watching him and listening him play is mesmerizing...we lost a great artist in that infamous crash. RIP SRV! Texas Flood live has always been my go to with him. Thanks guys, this is my first time listening to your channel...and I enjoyed it!

[@JDCNY1]

Texas flood live shows you he is number one all time

[@b_nes6093]

"LEGEND" doesn't matter how many times I hear this. My senses still freak out and am instantly covered in chills. Real Shit 🤘💯🔥

[@mikebeyen7635]

Texas flood live at El macombo

[@paulbrahm7638]

Eric clampton once said he would stand back stage in awe

[@mikebeyen7635]

# 1

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

You should check out: Dirty Pool Live at Montreaux 1982; Tin Pan Alley Live at Montreaux 1985 with Johnny Copeland; Riviera Paradise, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Tightrope, Crossfire, Look at Little Sister, Couldn't Stand the Weather all Live at Austin 1989; Love Struck Baby, Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love Live at Daytona Beach 1987; Life Without You Live at Nashville 1987 ( a lot of people recommend the Capitol Theater version of this song, but after getting clean and sober the message in Nashville is closer to his heart).

[@kennycab3374]

Hendrix number one and this is a cover of Hendrix.

[@raymondproseus6923]

He's better than Hendrix.

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

And you're propably never heard Gary Moore,Rory Gallagher and Stevie ❤

[@vichraev.5386]

I don't really like to say things like #1 or greatest because all of the musicians who are widely considered to be legends bring different things to the table that makes their music endure long after they are gone. What matters is we have wonderful artists we can all enjoy again and again.

[@edbluez99]

Lucky to have seen him 3 times. First time he was warming up for BOSTON (weird billing). I had no idea who he was, but it turned out to be one of those "OMFG, who is this guy?" moments.

[@sgholt]

Every thing he does is gold.....left us too soon....may he rest in peace, Texas Hero and Legend ..thanks guys mid 70s to 80s...I am from Texas so he is number 1 :)

[@Diesal3]

When SRV was on the stage, his guitar WAS the lead vocalist! SRV is definitely the GOAT

[@jpsother1183]

SRV died in a Helicopter crash. My cousin used to work that Music festival. Not sure if she had started when SRV was there. Waylon Jennings and The Big Bopper (Jiles Perry "J.P." Richardson Jr) and Ritchie Valens flipped to see who got a plane seat, Ritchey and The Bopper won, and got into the plane that crashed and killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens.

[@changlyn100]

Jimi Hendrix father gave him Jimi's Wawa pedal to do this song when Stevie went and asked him permission to do this song.

[@Rebecca-h3p]

He died in a helicopter crash, not plane, leaving his last concert. Where he shared the stage with Eric Clapton and many other famous players. Stevie stole the show.

[@tombanaski3251]

Check out Texas Flood live at El Mocambo....it is one of his most impressive performances...

[@conniehorton1981]

Great reaction to my absolute favorite guitarist, SRV❤️

[@murraytomlinson6562]

Stevie Ray is my personal favorite guitar player. In my own opinion, he was the best ever. Hendrix, Clapton, Gilmour, Santana and of course Eddie Van Halen, rank high in my personal opinion so that picking one as the greatest of all time is difficult. Faced with making such a choice, to me yes, Stevie Ray Vaughan is it. He mainly played Blues, but as we all see here, he could play with the best and still shine. Blues, however, is where he spent much of his time and talent. He loved Hendrix. His version of "Little Wing" at the El Mocambo in Toronto, Canada is a personal favorite. But his Blues hits include many gems. "Ain't Gone 'n Given Up On Love", "The Sky is Cryin' ", and "Texas Flood" are all great and worth watching. His song, "Life Without You" especially from the Capital Theater concert is fantastic. But you can't really go wrong with most any of his shows. They were ALL great.

[@justmejoy124]

Stevie makes that 🎸 SANG💯🔥🔥🔥🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥 this man is a legend💯

[@anjanettemiddlebrooks6273]

Highly recommend listening to Texas Flood

[@kathycook5768]

Stevie is the best of the best !! The king of guitar !

[@rosshartley5807]

Stevie's best straight blues performance is Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo. 9 minutes of solo!

[@4stringtim]

Stevie Ray Vaughan Soundcheck is also very good.

[@keltonhutchison5951]

Texas flood ......At El Mocambo is a must. Then Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland is also a must. The rabbit hole is deep.

[@armadillotoe]

At a certain level, the best guitarist depends on the style of music you enjoy most, your mood, and several other factors. That said, on any given day Stevie Ray is among the greatest ever. Seeing him in person was unforgettable.

[@tjmctube]

Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo is a must.

[@Zippy-I-O]

Saw the OUTSTANDING SRV 'In Concert' on June 27, 1990 in Noblesville, IN; two months before that tragic plane crash when he and 'Double Trouble' opened for Joe Cocker...Such a once in a lifetime experience with stupendously gargantuan artist just beginning to hit the 'Big Time' opening with Eric Clapton and Cocker among others on the Tour Schedule at the time. We played his music SPECIAL every Sunday night at a local 'Chicago Pizza' Restaurant and Bar I waited tables for while in college...And, the folks from everywhere lined-up waiting to enter for the food and the tunes from after returning from summer weekends at the lakes up north to get back to work on the following Monday. WE ROCKED THE HOUSE ALL NIGHT LONG WITH STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN...THE ONE AND ONLY who played with tape over his finger tips when they became bloody in the seeming infinity of his genre. SRV MADE TOOK EMPTY SUNDAY NIGHTS INTO THE BEST TIP NIGHT OF THE WHOLE WEEK...GREAT TIMES AND MEMORIES. 'Look At Little Sister' always brought all the ladies to their feet with a cocktail in their hands begging their men to raise up and dance with them.