First Time Hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Voodoo Child' Reaction! Guitar Greatness

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In this video, we explore Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic cover of "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" from his second album, "Couldn't Stand the Weather" (1984). Vaughan, a devoted admirer of Jimi Hendrix, believed it was crucial for people to hear Hendrix's music. Though he remained faithful to the original, Vaughan infused the track with his unique style, making it his own. Sam Kemp of Far Out magazine and Damian Fanelli of Guitar World both praise Vaughan's ability to smooth out Hendrix’s experimental edges without losing the music’s power or excitement, effectively introducing Hendrix's avant-garde blues to a new generation. Vaughan often performed "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" live, with standout versions included on the albums "Live Alive" (1986) and "Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985" (2001). Join us as we celebrate Vaughan's incredible talent and his heartfelt homage to Hendrix.

[@waynemoon5359]

Stevie Ray was once asked about fame. He said "It don't matter much. When you get home you're still the guy who has to take out the garbage".

[@ColonelSpankysLostBattalion]

I can't find that anywhere online. Do you have a link?

[@waynemoon5359]

@@ColonelSpankysLostBattalion I do not. I will keep looking. It seems that I read this years ago on a "Stevie Ray Famous quotes" link. But I checked as many places as I could find, and had no luck. Whether he said this, and whether this is true or not, I don't know. But I read it and wish I could find it again.

[@charlesmarkley220]

All a Long the Watch Tower by Jimi Hendrix. Great musicians learn from other musicians.

[@joea4133]

Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo is arguably the greatest SRV performance ever. Top 3 live performances ever.

[@DJDOGG31]

Yes that is a must see for you guys. RIP SRV.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Agree 100%. Start with a “Mary Had A Little Lamb” appetizer!

[@tomcurtis8431]

👆🏻

[@srv2217]

THIS

[@Donnagilbert6497]

@@tonydelapa1911yes! From this same 1989 Austin performance!

[@marthaz]

Now that you've had a primer, you probably are ready to see him in the live performance of "Texas Flood"😉👍☺️💕

[@karenfryberger4260]

"...at El Mocambo" - important to note. That performance has to be seen / heard to be believed.

[@rabbithowls71]

I have seen it many many times, still not ready.😂

[@johnmedvick8731]

Yes. This is just a SRV Primer.

[@herbtaylor4493]

Gives me chills every time i see texas flood

[@marthaz]

@@herbtaylor4493 me too. "superhuman" gift/ability.

[@theresaneeds4514]

This got you ready for Texas Flood

[@russellgtyler8288]

Jimi invented it. Stevie Ray perfected it.

[@kennycab3374]

Hendrix was so original with it, perfecting it does not make it better. Stevie Ray is legendary in his own right.

[@827dusty]

Nope. Jimi the man.

[@cmdrdredd]

@@827dusty Even Jimi would give props and would today be impressed by guys that take things beyond what he could have imagined.

[@jeraldjosey]

Both are great both two different styles

[@paulboserup463]

Before he passed; and before they passed; Stevie played with many of the Blues masters; and they were always in awe of him. Vice versa, of course.👍

[@kevinsmith4429]

B.B. King called HIM the greatest guitarist he'd ever seen.

[@brianroyster7510]

Albert King called him his white son.

[@Capnamerica84]

Lenny- El Mocambo Life without you - Capitol Theatre Texas Flood-El Mocambo Riviera Paradise Little Wing- El Mocambo

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Yes! Riviera Paradise from Austin 1989! Love these suggestions!

[@keithr-xj7zx]

Don't like the Capitol Theater concert because he was in the height of his addictions and he looked really bad. It was sad too see him like that. 😢

[@user-gh4np9hw5g]

Little Sister when he breaks a string and doesn't miss a beat

[@johnmedvick8731]

SRV belongs in a class by himself.

[@minigirl6839]

A true Texas legend right there. He is so loved that we actually have a statue of him in Austin. Nobody compares to Stevie Ray. Nobody. I will say this though, if y'all dont watch Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan " Look at Little Sister", y'all will be missing a performance of a lifetime. Not to mention," Texas Flood-Live at El Mocambo ". Both performances will have you standing on your feet. Definitely standing ovation performances. Oh, Jeff Healey was blind, so he used a different style/technique to play. Treat yourselves and watch it even if you don't react to it. 👌💯

[@TheDivayenta]

Voodoo Child is a Jimi Hendrix song! He worshipped Jimi. “ Texas Flood” is incredible. The great Tommy Shannon on bass- who used to back the other genius Texas Blues artist: Johnny Winter. Theres fabulous video of one of the kings of the blues , Albert King, mentoring and jamming with Stevie. The old masters loved him dearly.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Albert King melts like butter. Just love his style. Neither is better than the other.

[@andrewtims9524]

And he is using Jim's old effects pedal which jimi gave to stevie's older brother to complete the circle

[@user-ug3fn4xu3y]

Eric Clapton once said Stevie Ray was the best blues guitar player ever.

[@HS-hr5wp]

Also told him to take a helicopter ...

[@egbfritz]

@@HS-hr5wpyikes

[@rickrowley3308]

BB King said SRV had a "flow" nobody else had

[@umpdaddy1]

Stevie Ray is a great of a player that has ever been. Nobody was better, maybe as good but not better. He was at one with his instrument. Texas Flood live at Mocambo is amazing, One of the finest live performances ever captured on video.

[@raymondpadilla7919]

TEXAS FLOOD AT EL MOCAMBO WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.... YOU'LL SEE SOMETHING YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER SEEN BEFORE AND PROBABLY NEVER SEE AGAIN.

[@MrDeadstu]

I remember the day SRV died, me and my friends were devastated. Anything from the Live at the El Mocambo Club is fire. I suggest "Texas Flood" - his playing will continue to blow your minds. Have fun.

[@PRGidaro]

He is the greatest guitarists there was. He can play the guitar behind his back better than most can play in front. Watch more of his stuff.

[@scotthey567]

Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo has to be the next SRV reaction.

[@karenfryberger4260]

Absolutely.

[@deannacrownover3]

Stevie Ray Vaughan started playing his guitar under his mentor, Albert King when he was 9 years old. Stevie Ray is the quintessential blues guitarist. I saw him at the Ocean center in Daytona in 87 with Gregg allman. It was like being struck by lightning!

[@827dusty]

say what?

[@deannacrownover3]

@@827dusty What did you not understand? Check out "Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan in Session". It finally got uploaded to youtube. I've had it on DVD for years. I was an Albert King fan long before Stevie Ray became known. He talks about their first meetings and jam sessions in that recording.

[@patrickarts9091]

Texas Flood live at El Mocombo. Best ever.

[@212x3]

"Mary had a little lamb" from this concert. Also, "Texas Flood" live at El Mocambo.

[@DJDOGG31]

Also “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” is a must see from this Austin City Limits concert.

[@CS-wt5wl]

One of the wah wah pedals SRV used once belonged to Jimi Hendrix. Saw him live in 1986.❤No words to describe the greatness.

[@jerrypass7135]

You're witnessing the greatest guitarist to ever breathe oxygen. PERIOD!!!

[@JerseyBA62]

His greatest guitar performance is life without you live from the capitol theater.you won't be disappointed.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

That's a great one, too.

[@chrisdurham6517]

Stevie Ray saved me from the 80s, blazing through mediocrity; I got to see him at Universal Amphitheatre in '84. He died when I was in the Army, less than a month after we arrived in Saudi for Desert Shield. One of those folks that I never met that I miss to this day. Awesome, uninterrupted reaction. You guys got a subscriber.

[@HS-hr5wp]

Thanks for your service sir!

[@chrisdurham6517]

@@HS-hr5wp Thank you - it was my pleasure. Especially looking back three decades down the road. I got to hang out with the best folks in the world.

[@HS-hr5wp]

@chrisdurham6517 God bless man. Your a hero for all

[@catotjernstad331]

Kind of strange, isn't it, missing people we never met and did'nt have a close relationship with..?! Feel you though and it goes deep. I never met Jeff Buckley, I "saw the light" listening to his album Grace, could not wait for the next, and while recording it he passed away at the age of 30. I still mourn him more than 27 years later, because he "spoke to me" and was a songwriter and a singer with a voice that was so elevating ..! What a loss when SRV, JB and other "heavenly" musicians left this earthly existence way too early.

[@roberts9521]

That was 100% Jimi and yet it was 100% SRV. Love it, great review.

[@raywescovich8711]

Texas flood live at El Mocambo is a must watch

[@BBCoachNash]

Got to see SRV in Denver about 1 month before he died. He played lead guitar for Joe Cocker and the came out and played his concert. A night I'll never, ever forget!!!!

[@JohnJohnson-ze1gg]

I introduced my oldest son, now 27, to Stevie Ray Vaughn when he was just 7. Maybe 30 seconds into Voodoo Child he excitedly told me "Dad, he sings with his guitar!" I smiled back in agreement. All music makes me smile and improves my day. Great music makes me happiER

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

Children see and know what we cannot. They know.

[@barryhall5125]

Raising that boy right! I went to a Styx concert a couple years back with my buddy and his 19 year old daughter. At one point I tore my attention from the stage and watched her singing every word of Come Sail Away! So proud of her and her dad. Knowing that the legacy of great music carries on.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Props to the drummer and bass. He plays this slightly differently every time and they just play along and keep the beat.

[@michaelvargas4079]

Stevie actually did the guitar work on David Bowie's hit let's dance"

[@ZyggyZero]

The whole album “Let’s Dance” (great album, too!) And a killer cover of The Chantay’s “Pipeline “ w/his bro and Dick Dale (OG Surf Guitar Lord).

[@tonybarwick5248]

Any song from the show at the elmacombo 1983 ! You will be amazed! ! ! Albert king shows ! Any of his shows really! he is great !

[@pixelrancher]

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa was asked to open for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old and started his own band shortly after that. His rendition of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Beth Hart on vocals will bring a tear to your eye. Live in Amsterdam.

[@sherylstone8804]

I can't count how many times I've seen this and I still can't look away from his playing.😱 Stevie was a good person and a humble person for sure.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

His playing won our minds. His humility won our souls.

[@4yules]

thats a jimi hendrix cover song...what a tribute ..

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Loved seeing your reaction. I love this man! ❤ The performance of Texas Flood at the El Mocambo is an absolute MUST! Watching Stevie Ray Vaughan live is always your best bet. Anything else from this 1989 Austin City Limits concert is gonna impress you, but just a few of my favorites... - Mary Had a Little Lamb (yes, you have to experience what Stevie and band can do with a nursery rhyme) - Riviera Paradise - Cold Shot - Crossfire - Tightrope - Couldn't Stand the Weather Please watch Stevie with one of his inspirations, Johnny Copeland, performing Tin Pan Alley at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Another iconic performance. Many other commenters will add great ideas I'm certain. There are just so many to choose from!

[@irmacavazos8186]

My twin sons took me to see SRV'S statue and we took pictures. I am almost 83 and I love his talent! I listen to his music everyday.❤😊

[@cathysorge8433]

Texas Flood at El Mocambo. Best ever!

[@GBeret83]

"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit.".............Eric Clapton

[@HS-hr5wp]

Also take my heli

[@jhas727]

Stevie Wounder and Bonnie Raitt sang at his funeral. His version on Superstition it awesome.

[@conniehorton1981]

Yes and Jackson Browne sang with them.

[@mamaflush9945]

RIP: SRV 💔🔥🎸U R Missed Big SRV fan...here yeah, we lost him at the tender age of 35 yrs. old. Anytime, I listen to a song by SRV, I think about how much music we were cheated out of hearing, due to the crash. And yet I'm very grateful we were blessed with what we have from him. Stevie Ray music career began around the early 80's but his mainstream success and short-lived commercial success only spanned over about 7 years. He started out in clubs around Austin TX. He has an older brother named Jimmie Vaughan Jr. who was also a Texas bluesman. He had his own band and was quite successful...not as big as SRV but he still had a loyal fan base same as SRV had his loyal fans also. I'd like to suggest another one of his songs, if interested. "Stevie Ray Vaughan Texas Flood (Live at the El Mocambo)" (by the channel: Stevie Ray Vaughan) FunFact: Stevie Ray broke guitar strings all the time, keep an eye out for how often he has help changing guitars in the middle of a performance. And He never misses a beat, Incredible skills! Anyway, like I said I'm a SRV fan. lol I read that Stevie Ray had said Jimmi Hendrix was one of his guitar heroes along with Albert King. SRV is considered one of the greatest Texas bluesmen of all time. Always enjoy rocking with you guys. Thanks for sharing. peace out~

[@ZyggyZero]

I think there’s a recorded version of Austin City Limits where he breaks/changes a string during Hendrix’s 3rd Stone From the Sun.

[@mariejustme]

I hate y’all have missed the greatness of SRV all these years but I’m delighted to watch y’all experience him for the first time. Definitely do Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo. It’s a banger and will blow your minds. For me, Stevie is the GOAT. 🤟🏼

[@jaymiller6864]

Please Please please 🙏 react to texas flood live

[@davidgipson906]

The great thing about Stevie Ray Vaughan is he took a Hendrix song and added things to it that you can’t even tell. It sounds like Hendrix wrote it all.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Corey Roy is devestated by that ferocious playing! Speechless brothers! I’ve seen him live 4 times and hundreds of videos and I’m speechless too!

[@speezbortzappfing3r224]

Not only did play extremely well, he also added to each song his amazing stage presence and style

[@acemodez3169]

Stevie didn't play guitar, he was actually possessed by it and the guitar played him

[@marklynn3994]

Now you gotta follow this up with Texas Flood Live at the Macambo! And buckle up!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

1) Finally a song Olli really likes 2) A song that Fenom didn't really know but still heard the riff before WT... and 3) A song that left Corey speechless It's like hitting the trifecta at the track!!! Hell yeah fellas! And you will love this rabbit hole. So many great live performances to see even though his fame was pretty short lived. You must see his "Texas Flood" performance from the El Macombo next before moving on to his epic duos with some folks that had a little fame, like say, BB KING and friends, Johnny Copeland, Jeff Healy, Albert King and on and on. If you guys can handle Texas Flood I think it'll be safe to proceed.🤣🤣

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Yes! All of this. Olli's head even moved.

[@Chamomileable]

When you do Jimi, you gotta do it justice. And hot damn could SRV do it justice. One of the greatest ever.

[@bigdaddymojo2005]

The Double Trouble backing band...CONSTANTLY , EXPERTLY following SRV's Changes....He's known for NEVER playing the same song twice...EVERY Musician is Top Notch here.

[@noother964]

Those guys were always tight!

[@cherylwoodward]

Stevie Ray was larger than life but was only 5’5” tall. He played like a giant. I saw him live in the early 80s and I think he was not clean at that time, but he got his act together and was really gaining some notoriety in the years before he died. He was doing a concert with Eric Clapton and Robert Cray and the story goes that there was space at the last minute on a helicopter that he decided to take since it was leaving earlier than his. It crashed and all were killed on board. I remember it clearly because I was on the way to a friend’s funeral when it came across the radio. At first they speculated that it was Clapton’s helicopter but was later confirmed it was his. Such a sad day all around.

[@urex1717]

Like Jimmy, Stevie was a channel through which the music flowed. We mere mortals are simply beneficiaries of their profound gifts. This mere mortal is incredibly grateful for said gifts.

[@glennburch1081]

My heart sinks every time I think of SRV and everything else he had yet to give. Another icon gone way too early at 36 years of age (Aug 27, 1990), RIP SRV. There is a fascinating book published in 2019 entitled SRV TEXAS FLOOD The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan by Alan Paul and Andy Aledorf..... a riveting read.The music just flowed thru him seemlessly, never having to think about what was next..... it was just there, at all times! Must listens: Pride and Joy, Leave My Little Girl Alone, Couldn’t Stand The Weather, Little Wing, Ain’t Gonna Give Up On Love, Blues At Sunrise (With Albert King). Great reaction guys, TY.

[@robinschulze934]

You got to go deeper !! He’s just amazing!!!you can feel the love he has for the guitar 🎸 ❤😊!!!!!

[@nancy9891]

Stevie Ray got permission from Jimi’s father before performing this song. He loved Jimi Hendrix and patterned his style after him. This performance has a lot of Jimi with Stevie adding his continuity to the song and made it his own. RIP Stevie who died in a helicopter crash and RIP to Jimi Hendrix the king of acid blues rock 🎸🎸🎼🎸🎸

[@jameskirschling7887]

I can't believe it. Just the other day I was thinking about suggesting this song.

[@thisisitreactions]

No need to think about it any longer! Tune in at 8! Much love!

[@jameskirschling7887]

@thisisitreactions I'll be there. This is the song that made me a SRV fan. I bought the cassette for a dollar in a bargain bin in '83 or 4, didn't even know who he was.

[@markcooper6231]

Great catch on the band. They were crazy talented. They had to always be on their toes. I was widely known that SRV never played a song the same way twice. He played what he felt as it poured out of his body through his guitar. 100% onw of the best ever.

[@bent354]

‘Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session 1983’ is available on KZbin and is phenomenal.

[@jennifergreene6828]

Stevie Ray is the only one when he plays Jimi's song he does it justice nobody can play like them two

[@paulncott4587]

You need to listen to Gary Moore; Blues for Jimi. Both SRV and GM wipe the floor with Hendrix.

[@TheDivayenta]

They’re in heaven jamming together now!

[@Martin.Wilson]

SRV's performances were so mesmerizing that it's quite easy to overlook just what a powerhouse band that Double Trouble were. A big shout out to the guys who were able to keep up with SRV's crazy riffs.

[@tonyaristide2582]

Saw him live waaaay back.. there are 2 levels of guitar players SRV and everyone else

[@Zebred2001]

You guys are gonna LOVE this SRV journey!

[@jttripp5061]

Nothing better than Stevie Ray, but watch the sound check video of him. Maybe the coolest thing Ive ever seen.

[@markusjentzsch7932]

Millions of great guitarists, heard 'em all and love so many of them. SRV is in a league of his own and i.m.o. THE true GOAT.

[@SciFiCatGuy]

I came of age in Austin at the time Stevie was making his chops and becoming famous. Some of my fondest memories of that time was going to watch him play at local clubs like Antone's, Hole In The Wall, Liberty Lunch etc. Even after he got big he and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, his brother Jimmie's band, would play Labor Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, and New Years Eve shows for their hometown. A good friend of mine here in Austin is a guitar player, can't throw a rock in Austin without hitting one. Anyway, back in '87 Mike was playing a gig at Antone's and broke a pickup on his guitar and was ending the show early because he didn't have a spare. BTW, Mike played a Fender Strat, like Stevie. As he was packing up, Stevie appeared out of nowhere with a spare set of pickups he had taken off his "number 1", his favorite guitar. He had been in the back with Clifford Antone enjoying the show without anyone's knowledge. He told Mike he was enjoying it and didn't want him to stop. He literally gave Mike the pickups off his favorite guitar to keep playing. Like giving the proverbial shirt off his back. That's who he was. Heres another great true story about Stevie as told by Chris "Whipper" Layton, Stevie's drummer. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble were rehearsing for a tour at Prince's studio, Paisley Park. Stevie had never met Prince at this point, but they would all see him in the halls with Kim Bassinger, which they thought was funny since she was taller. Anyway, Bruce Springsteen was doing a show in Minneapolis one night and the band decided to go, hanging backstage they saw Prince with his big bodyguard. Stevie figures since he's rehearsing at Paisley Park, he might as well say hi and introduce himself to Prince. So he goes over to Prince and say's " Hi Prince, my name is Stevie Ray Vaughn". Which Prince ignores and never looks at Stevie. Stevie figuring Prince didn't hear him, repeats it, only to get a nasty look from Princes body guard. So, at this point Stevie realizes that Prince is ignoring him, and remember, Stevie WAS pretty well known at this point with 3 albums out already. So Stevie walks right up to Prince and say's, "you may be a Prince, but I'm the King Bee mutha f*^%&r", and walks off- with Prince staring right at him.

[@Ssstinkerbell1]

Prince was a huge talent, but he was one strange dude!

[@corso5150]

Love the reaction gentlemen! Stevie used the heaviest strings, his finger tips must have been like stone. Gone to soon SRV rip

[@markvanderstelt8999]

wait till they see him play behind his back and sing at the same time.

[@destinyreelly2974]

Or when he loses a tooth because he played it with his teeth 😂❤

[@jeffjohnson8697]

The majesty of his talent is watching as he throws the toggle switch between turning on and off the individual pickups while adjusting the treble, tone, volume knobs so seamlessly to get the perfect sound from that beautifully well-loved Strat.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

Stevie Ray was magic. Pure magic. You watch and listen to the man and you are captured by it. He is elite and something unreal. I remember hearing on the radio when he died and it was like I fell through the floor. A ton of bricks fell on me. It was just that devastating. You knew right then and there you will never witness anyone like him again and to this day no one has. A bright light that was snuffed out. I live not too far from Alpine Village where he was performing and the helicopter crashed. My brother lives in Milwaukee right outside of there and going to his house I always feel like I am going through a graveyard. You feel the loss every time.

[@SueProst]

Life Without You at the Capitol theatre in in Passaic NJ. Written by Stevie for his friend Charley Wirz who was a mentor and helped Stevie in how he designed his guitars and who died of a heart attack. His best vocal, great solo and beautiful message.

[@rts3613]

Stevie was a bad bad man! You need to check out his "Sound Check" it's just him doing a pre show sound check with the band several hours before the show. They go off, just because.

[@sidanx7887]

I love watching people discover SRV

[@SourPop9]

Definitely check out "Texas Flood" at the El Mocambo. On top of his jaw-dropping playing, you'll hear that he has a stellar voice.

[@kevinmurphy4595]

Its so cool to see another generation gettin hip to this Cat, who was not only amazing guitar player but a great person. I saw him live from the 2nd row at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland in 87 ...it was like walkin into a blow torch it was so intense....and met him a couple yrs later on a gig in Texas and he was ultra cool, and extremely humble. Hard to believe he's been gone 35 years.......aint nobody going to top what you just heard. Ever. Peace

[@Buddha-of8fk]

You know Hendrix was smiling when SRV did this song. RIP both legends.

[@kellyford5903]

Every single time I get to see Mr. Vaughn play this…I find my face twitching to help him out 😂 SUCH talent! Thank you, Gentlemen, for Posting 😎🙏💕

[@faithnyou1732]

Add 'Texas Flood" for your next SRV reaction, please! Thanks for this great reaction, guys! ✌💙✌

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Stevie Ray Vaughan was born to play the guitar. The instrument is like a part of his body and his soul. As good as the studio recordings are, the live performances are stunning because you not only get the music and his mastery, but his presence. You can feel and see his passion. First time I viewed a video of SRV and Double Trouble was of the song "Mary Had A Little Lamb" (1989, same Austin concert). You'll also hear a keyboard player in that song who is to keys as SRV is to the guitar. Also check out Stevie Ray doing an aggressive "Leave my Girl Alone" (same concert). His vocals are stunning in his "Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up On Love" and "Tin Pan Alley." And don't miss his "Texas Flood" (1983, El Mocambo), as others have recommended. What Stevie does when he breaks a string in "Look At Little Sister" is amazing. One of his first hits is "Pride And Joy" (watch the one from Montreux, 1983). "Couldn't Stand The Weather" is fire, and, at Daytona Beach, SRV, the band, and the audience are having a such a blast with a joyful "Lovestruck Baby" / and a furious "Rude Mood. Stevie is even dancing with the first song, and then rockets into the second with flying fingers. You'll love some of the official music videos, too... like the one covering Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" (very clever, and with a cameo by Wonder at the end). And there's the hilarious official music video made for SRV's original song "Cold Shot" (the video shows Stevie and the band members' sense of humor, aptly fitting to his song while spoofing his own guitar obsession). The original members of SRV's band, Double Trouble, are Tommy Shannon on bass and Chris Layton on drums, with Stevie sometimes quipping that the group became a triple threat when Reese Wynans (keys) later joined the band in 1985. They all were great friends, and it was devastating to them when Stevie was killed in that helicopter crash in August 1990. Stevie was a humble and gracious man, an artist who honored the many blues artists who came before him, artists who too often didn't get the credit, acclaim, or financial rewards they deserved. Stevie had many idols, like his brother Jimmy Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Lonny Mack, and so many others. He was well-respected, not just for his skills, but for how he treated others. He never tried to outshine others' talents when he played with them, but gave them room to shine, playing with them admiringly while doing his best to make great music together with them. SRV never learned to actually read music, and it's true that he never played a song the same way twice. He also created great original pieces in different styles. For example, his "Riviera Paradise" is like ethereal jazz. His "When The House Is Rockin'" is entirely different... bringing you the party. Whether he's interpreting another artist's song or delivering his own, he truly has an otherworldly connection. Hope you take the opportunity to discover more of SRV's gifts. And just so you know, I really enjoyed your reactions. I subbed.

[@user-jq5xe3wm8f]

I agree with others here, now that you have entered the Stevie Ray rabbit hole, Please check out Texas flood live at the El Mocombo, I'm sure it will leave you in awe and speechless as it does for most who watch it, SRV is at the top of the GOAT list in my opinion, Thank You guys for this reaction, I hope you will check out Texas flood at the El Mocombo, God Bless.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Ready to roll with you guys! Just sent my gf the squirter out for some clean lobster bibs! Nothing interferes with this is it and SRV!!

[@thisisitreactions]

Top tier comment!!!

[@bbox5938]

Great video. Much respect to Jimi Hendrix and SRV. Please watch Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo, I know you'll love it. Thank you

[@scottfoster23]

The smile on Corey’s face while he watched this made my week.

[@Erniethebear]

After 40 years, he still gives me chills.

[@scottfoster23]

I was lucky enough to see Stevie live several times. Stevie always left it all on the stage.

[@B2Sr]

Glad to have yall aboard!

[@tonic8945]

I was a young lad when Jimi died then along came Stevie Ray and blew me away then sadly he died....IMHO the two best guitarists to have walked this earth.

[@keithr-xj7zx]

Stevie showed real respect and went to Jimi's father and asked him for his blessing to play some of his songs. Jimi's father gave him Jimi's wah- wah pedal which he was using on this song. RIP Stevie and Jimi.

[@willjohnson8446]

His brother, Jimmie, is another amazing guitarist. He played for the Fabulous Thunderbirds and made one album with Stevie. There’s a story that someone asked Jimmie what it was like being born with a gift like his and Stevie’s. He laughed and said it wasn’t a gift: they played until their fingers bled, put crazy glue on their fingertips, and kept on playing.

[@sfrjenkins]

Pure Texas sound. He used to play here in Austin. The 🐐

[@danpatterson6937]

Jimi Hendrix smiles in appreciation. Good to see this reaction, and thanks for letting it run. Bass player and drummer also get points. Great performance.

[@susiedawson3349]

SRV and Double Trouble. He had a great drummer and bass player that supported his vision and gifts. I saw him live a couple of years before he died. Mind blowing show.

[@Darryl_Frost]

Such a nice reaction, Corey is an insta fan, I've been an SRV fan since the 90's, he's an alien lent to us for a short time. You are in for a treat, everything he does is of this standard or even higher, you ain't seen nothing yet. I guess you are ready for Texas Flood Live at the Elmocombo (make sure it is that one),

[@TheEMFB]

Many genres of music can be argued about. But not blues at this level. This is mastery.

[@SmokeyTreats]

As good as you can hear & see that he is, it's absolutely mind blowing to know how hard his guitar was to play with those heavy gauge monster strings he used, & how proficient he was at bending/shaking them with his unmatched vibrato like they were rubber bands instead of thick strings. For those of you who don't play guitar, it's a world of difference. His hands & fingers were strong af. Thanks for your great reactions!!!

[@markboonzaier4346]

In 1989 in South Africa we had one decent rock radio station.In Step was released and Riviera Paradise was featured on a Friday night.Blew me away, drove into town the next morning and bought the cd.This is a very diferentn side to Stevie.Was on a business trip early on a Monday morning and heard the news, was totally shattered!!!RIP!!!!

[@kellyreiterman]

I was fortunate to see Stevie once 40 years ago. I witnessed supreme greatness that night. There are so many more songs to explore of his like “Texas Flood”, “Pride and Joy”, “Couldn’t Stand the Weather”, and “Love Struck Baby”, for starters. Just imagine how much more music he could have given the world if he hadn’t died.

[@bardsimpson1404]

I got to meet him at my first concert in 1984. Coolest most down to earth guy and WOW could he drink!

[@karrilola6337]

So glad you picked Stevie. Please watch Texas Flood!!!!!

[@BarbButler]

This is my first time seeing you guys react to SRV… and I have been waiting for it!! This is going to be awesome!! I hope you will continue down the Stevie Ray Vaughan rabbit hole!!! 💙💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for checking us out! Hope you stick around! Much love!

[@deelawson4551]

I`m so happy I got to see Stevie Ray before his passing..he actually opened up for Huey Lewis & the News.They were who I was going to see because I didn`t know who Stevie was.Let`s just say after that concert I knew exactly who Stevie was! It was awesome! He even came out at the end for an encore with Huey Lewis! RIP

[@susiedawson3349]

One of the beat blues guitarist to ever live. Died too young.