Rapper REACTS to Stevie Ray Vaughan for the FIRST time EVER! Wow

[@gingers.5933]

Stevie didn't "Play" Guitar, he possessed it. He never played a song the same way twice, the music just flowed from his soul to his hands.

[@bradgibson856]

This!

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

Someone said, "Stevie didn't plug his guitar into an amp, he plugged it into is soul."

[@tonybologna9568]

#truth

[@davidwashburn5848]

He poured his soul through the guitar , he was also the Bruce Lee of guitar.

[@buckcrowell8916]

The guitar was an extension of Him ...

[@Cchan53]

Most all top guitarist of the world praised him as being one of the best. This coming from the guys he studied as a kid, Eric Clapton, BB King ,Jeff Beck. As a teen he would hang out at the kuke joints and watch and learn from the bleus greats...He just got on stage with Albert King once ,as a teen, and asked if could play with the band. They were blown away at his abilitiy as how young he was. He died in a copter crash after one of his concerts with some of Claptons crew members. He was hugely influenced by Hendrix whose song this is" Voodoo Child"...made it his own with elements of Jimi of course...one of his best live performances in my opinion...RIP

[@matthamrick9786]

“Texas Flood” from live at the El Mocambo is the finest, most raw, and mind blowing blues performance ever recorded live. There's are hundreds of reaction videos on it. If you don't do a video on it, at least watch it. Its superhuman.

[@wabatong444]

Indeed🤯

[@joshbillings7290]

It is required viewing. Non-negotiable.

[@davidosborn7675]

And the other song he plays at the El mocambo is just as mind-blowing is called third Stone from the Sun! Actually every song on that live concert is mind-blowing

[@jeremygranier6086]

You aren't wrong. Love to see the look on people's faces when he puts that guitar behind his back and never misses a beat

[@frederickdabney4363]

I was blessed to see him in concert.

[@glrebert1]

BB king said "I thought I knew everything about blues until this skinny kid from Texas started playin" High praise from the Man himself.

[@Pebeoblue]

That’s magical!

[@margaretstutts4362]

BB loved jamming. He went to Clapton’s Crossroads Blues Festival. He jammed with the best. Clapton was performing with SRV and loved him.

[@stevebell4935]

@@margaretstutts4362are you sure about that? I don’t think that the first of the Crossroads festivals happened until quite some time after SRV died

[@briandeeley1599]

@@stevebell4935 His last concert was with Clapton.

[@Ralph-f8u]

but BB king was a master

[@c.l.freeman7654]

The man jammed so hard he carried super glue to fill where he shredded his fingertips so he can keep going..strings thick as hell

[@danhollifield]

Remember, this was only a three-piece band. Guitar, bass, & drums. So every time you think you hear a rhythm guitar backing Stevie, it was the bass player hitting the higher range, then dropping back to the low notes for bass. Awesome trio of musicians. Stevie covered several Hendrix songs, but not ever trying to duplicate Hendrix. Stevie put his own spin on everything.

[@howardgoldberg5318]

Ty for saying that. Always said it sounds like many more people playing than 3. Way too much sound

[@P-J-W-777]

He had a keyboard/piano player as well, just not sure if he was with the band here.

[@bangandblame]

Steve Ray Vaughn & DOUBLE TROUBLE!

[@bodysnatcher2006]

Stevie Ray could make that guitar sing and he could make it cry. Both in front, or behind his back. The GOAT

[@tupelohoney622]

We used to visit an authentic blues bar in the Mississippi Delta, when living in Memphis.If was literally a 60 year old shack with amazing food and blues. Yes, Mabel played the piano on Thursday nights (for those that understand the reference.) One Thursday night, only about 12 people were there. It only held about 30, ( long before casinos ruined the place.) About six were with me when Stevie Ray Vaughan and Billy Gibbons wandered in. SRV had a concert in Jackson MS the next night and ZZ Top in Little Rock, so appropriate quiet place to meet. Miss Mabel waited until they had eaten and visited, when she requested they join her. They went to their vehicles and retrieved guitars and treated us to 2 hours of magic of watching masters play out of pure joy and thrilling a bar blues pianist in her 80's. God I miss the old Hollywood Cafe. The new one lacks a soul.

[@melaniedeare5427]

For a reference, listen to "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn. Heaven.

[@tupelohoney622]

@@melaniedeare5427 You got the Mabel played the piano reference.

[@JoeBattle]

What an experience. 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@melaniedeare5427]

The famous "Mabel" played the piano, down on Union Avenue...? Walking in Memphis. by Marc Cohn. I cry a little bit every time I hear that song. So much great music came out of that area. I do miss it.

[@tupelohoney622]

@@melaniedeare5427 That’s it!

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Stevie was as humble as he was talented. He did several Hendrix songs due to his love for Jimi. Stevie was a Texas Bluesman at heart, and you have to check him out doing the Blues. Let me recommend a few for you. “Texas Flood” from El Mocambo, “Tin Pan Alley” with Johnny Copeland from Montreux 1985, and “Mary Had a Little Lamb” from this same concert, Austin, 1989. Put on your seatbelt!

[@ronmarttabletleffew6642]

Also, watch "Austin City Limits"! The song "Tightrope"

[@brendaclark8344]

Stevie almost refused to go onstage when he found out the BB King was his opening act. From then on he made damn sure that the blues guitarist he considered his idols were never given 2nd best.

[@gillespaige4400]

My favorite part of music is how people from totally different backgrounds and cultures can sit down and listen to music they've never heard before, but can appreciate what it is the artist is trying to portray. I really liked this video and appreciate people like yourself that are willing to open their mind and just appreciate music. You da man !! Some people play notes, Steve Ray played music !!!

[@Maddox09_guitar]

Stevie sadly passed in a helicopter crash just 7 years into his mainstream career. He is usually always in the top 10 guitarist conversation.which is extremely impressive for such a short career. He was a once in a lifetime guitarist and overall, a kind soul. He used to play upwards of 16 hours a day, and superglue is fingers back together when they started bleeding! He also played some of the heaviest guitar strings available, which isn't that crazy to a non guitarist, but to a guitarist, it is absolutely incredible the way he bent them. And, the craziest of all from a guitarist standpoint is that he knew hardly any music theory... The solos you heard coming from the guitar were different every time and entirely made up on the spot every time without any music theory to guide him. He is very impressive to a non guitarist, but to a guitarist, it almost makes no damn sense how he was so good. Guitarists have always tried to replicate Stevie's playing ever since he popped out of the Texas blues scene, and no one, and I mean NO ONE, has ever replicated his playing. There is something in his fingers that only a very few amount of humans have ever had, and whatever it is, it is not an aquired skill you're born with it. If Stevie had not sadly passed so early into his career... Everyone would know the name Stevie Ray Vaughan..... Next reaction has to be "Texas Flood" it is by far his most impressive performance.

[@tallflatlander3493]

Absolutely...straight from his soul, into and through his fingers.

[@LukeNukem82]

for skill he's top 3 for me.. He played mainly blues and southern rock but don't think the guy couldn't shred some metal or classic rock riffs the guy was special

[@anncannon1797]

You speak the truth and nothing but the truth thank you you feel alone at times on my fandom of SRV⚡⚡👍👍

[@54chewbacca]

Played 13 gauge strings

[@tallflatlander3493]

It makes sense when you realize that Stevie was the epitomy of what it means to be a musician. Immersed in his art, he managed to make that connection between his heart, what he was feeling and all of the wonderful notes that mirrored that connection. I miss him.

[@donnashomin357]

The Guitar Goat Steve Ray Vaughan. He was finally happy and clean when he died my heart broke.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Speaking as a guitarist, Stevie was indeed shredding.

[@agordon7369]

As much as I hate the term shredding yes Stevie was shredding. I just hate how people think players who shred are great players when really shredding leaves much more room for error without it ever being noticed. Stevie is the GOAT and he always went Beast Mode on his equipment.

[@ChrisLawton66]

@@agordon7369 I think it's distortion that can disguise errors whether shredding or not. Clean shredding is not able to disguise sloppy playing.

[@agordon7369]

@@ChrisLawton66 yeah I can see your point thinking about players like Satriani and Vai both are very clean and can absolutely destroy a guitar.

[@Wooly564]

NO. He wasn't "shredding." He was FAR from "shredding"...which is just a technique. Charlatans "shred." SRV can never be guilty of "shredding"...it's an insult. SRV didn't play the guitar....he RODE it! No insult to you....just sayin'.

[@ChrisLawton66]

@@Wooly564 no insult taken, but you're wrong. No big deal. Millions of people are wrong each day. You're simply one of many. Also "charlatans"? 😂😂😂😂

[@251omega]

I'm watching this video, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. It puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day! Isn't it sad that the greatest ones are gone, JIMI HENDRIX, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Buddy Holly, Elvis and more.

[@adredling6767]

Yes, unfortunately humans don’t live forever. But at least they can be remembered solemnly by their music and literally be ‘alive’ forever because of it.

[@TogonzoMedia]

I'm 49, and I'll never forget the day we lost Stevie Ray Vaughn to that crash. I was only 16 and absolutely gutted because it was his solo on David Bowie's "Let's Dance" that introduced us to this talent, and he single handedly brought the Blues back to the mainstream. Every blues artist -- every single one -- saw a surge in record sales after Stevie blew up. His rising tide lifted everybody's boat and as much as people flocked to him, they also flocked to JJ Cale, BB King, Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson. The dude was just pure fire, and we lost him a year before we lost Freddie Mercury of Queen. And most people don't know this but Stevie played with the heaviest guage strings all his life and suffered from it. His finger strength is sick and he bend those strings like nothing. He's unparalleled. ❤

[@melissavukelic4138]

I was 17 when Stevie passed. I used to take the bus to school with my best friend, Laurie, who'd been playing guitar since she was 12. She was a huge fan of Stevie's. I remember waiting for her at the bus stop one morning, and when I saw her coming up the street I realized she was crying. She had just learned about Stevie's death on the radio. I'll never forget that day.

[@cme1027]

I remember that day as well. I was driving in my car and had to pull over. I was 19 and devastated.

[@jeremyhunter9613]

i was also 16 and still remember hearing it on the radio like it was yesterday,a true Legend

[@DarkMatterBurrito]

Almost 48 here and I do still remember the news and telling my dad.

[@margaretstutts4362]

Me too. I was in the lobby of the law school I was attending. I was the only person who knew who he was. I thought it was 91. I was wrong. I was studying. I will never forget him.

[@ShorePatrol762]

This react is insane! I’m from Texas, SRV is one of our highest treasures! It just goes to show you how many people truly have no idea what kind of amazing music is out there because they’ve never been exposed to anything outside of their bubble. My Mom listened to SRV non stop so I grew up on it. Also, I went to a concert in Austin, TX at like 12 years old or so and watched him play behind his back, behind his head, and okay with his teeth.

[@c1arkj]

SRV is top 5 most legendary guitarists ever. RIP, he died in a freak helicopter accident. Voodoo child is a cover did from Jimi Hendrix. Stevie is known for playing very heavy gauge strings that would tear apart a normal man's fingers. It's part of how he hot his amazing tone.

[@shadowproductions969]

also brutal on guitars.. 13 gauge sets tend to warp the necks of guitars unless tuned down (the few that try to mimick srv in every way tend to detune their guitars when not playing them to avoid neck damage)

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Stevie actually had to super glue his finger tips down before

[@mikelair9144]

SRV, EVH, Jeff Beck, Jimi, Prince... My top 5

[@user-wi4ll7ij2x]

Sorry it wasn't a freak accident they took off In heavy fog.I was at that show Alpine Valley (East Troy,Wi.) They should have never tried to take off.

[@c1arkj]

@@user-wi4ll7ij2x Correct. I meant accident, as in, I don't think the pilot was purposefully trying to crash the helicopter.

[@jamescolvin575]

I'm 64 and have been a SRV fan since he and his brother played together. A long time. Your reaction was very spot on. I listen to Stevie often, some at work might say obsessively. It would be an understatement to say I miss him.

[@db1536]

Die hard Stevie fan. He almost never plays with eyes open. Just flows through him.

[@tallflatlander3493]

YES

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

I beg to differ. I saw him live in London shortly before he died. At one point, he looked up at the sky. Then when his head came down he opened his eyes, but his eyeballs were still skyward, rolling back in his head, so all you could see were the whites of his eyes. It was one of the most spooky things I've ever seen, and I've yet to find an instance of him doing that on camera!

[@MusicMan1965]

That’s what Clapton said…an open channel.

[@jeffreyvansickle5785]

Hands down my personal favorite guitarist of all time. He played with so much heart, so much soul and so much felling. He didnt play music, it flowed from every fiber of his being.

[@adredling6767]

VERY well said!

[@alesiaking5578]

Stevie was killed in a helicopter crash 10 months after this concert at the age of 35. He was also the first white person to be inducted to the blues Hall of Fame. He received a Grammy, he played at Carnegie Hall and he played for the 1989 Presidential Inauguration. If you want to get to know Stevie Ray Vaughan first check out his performance of Texas Flood at El mocambo. His best songs that he wrote our Life Without You 1985 Capitol Theater, Riviera Paradise and Lenny. He was sober 4 years before his death and he and his brother Jimmie Vaughan of The Fabulous Thunderbirds recorded an album together called Family Style. Jimmy released it 1 month after his death. We love him and miss him so much even after 33 years. RIP💔 SRV🎸

[@curbchurch1714]

Im 61 and was raised on guitar driven music. In my youth there was Chet Atkins Roy Clark Glen Campbell Jerry Reed. These were masterful guitarists. But they didn't rock. THEN CAME JIMMY....BUT THEN CAME STEVIE....HES without argument one of if not THE GOAT. !! IM familiar with every decades guitarists since the 70's. Yes it's Hendtix song. Stevie is right up there with a Jimmie. RIP

[@user-wi4ll7ij2x]

I was at his last show Alpine Valley(East Troy,Wi.)Glad I called in sick to work.Awsome show,until we saw the explosion.

[@patrickpuzzo416]

​@user-wi4ll7ij2x I was there

[@catmo3462]

I was introduced to Chicago Blues as a 17 yo girl (50 years ago!) sneaking into a small event at Illinois State University in my high school's town of Normal, IL. I saw Luther Allison in front of about 200 people. It was life- changing. I was hooked on blues guitarists. Next big memory was watching Stevie Ray Vaughn on Austin City Limits. OMG, the best! I cried when he died. tragically. Check out his cover of The Sky is Crying.

[@trinitysmith6494]

SRV is not just the greatest guitarist, but the greatest Blues guitarist ever...and that was coming straight from B.B. King.

[@tatesmith6888]

Albert King had some profound statements concerning him as well.

[@jorgetapia4810]

When the King says it it is final.

[@richardsmith1161]

And Jimmy said Rory was

[@MusicMan1965]

@@tatesmith6888 Albert King said SRV was better than Hendrix. Damn…..that says it all.

[@kylemcintyre4182]

​@@MusicMan1965to be fair Albert King hated Hendrix personally

[@ga_patriot279]

AMAZING TALENT - words cannot describe SRV so I’ll just say thank you @Black Pegasus for your commentary

[@whome1299]

I saw him from the front row 2 weeks before he died. His sweat dripping all over me I was so close. I had dreamed of seeing him live for 5 years. I'm still not over it. Rest in Paradise, King Stevie. Thanks for checking out the pride of Texas. You just watched one of the best Texas blues guitarist of all time.

[@garymatthys3605]

My wife and I were at the Saturday concert at Alpine Valley the day before he died. We'll never see anyone like him again.

[@quentinmichel7581]

If I recall correctly the riff was used as pro wrestlers enterd the arena ... WWE or one of the tv wrestling iterations. And yes its a coverr of Hendrix's song. He was an idol of SRV's ... the wahwah pedal he uses here originally belonged to Hendrix..Stevie having acquired it from the Hendrix family.

[@ThumbBone1973]

Dude, Icon or Legend doesn’t even begin to describe SRV. He’s THE G.O.A.T. Period. Long live Texas RIP Stevie!

[@1perfectpitch]

The only people who say that never saw Hendrix live.

[@GregFOGARTY-gh3fq]

Stevie is definitely on the mount Rushmore of guitar! But Eddie's king Edward!

[@deking43]

Love your show. SRVaughn was a favorite of one of my best friends. He would listen to that guitar right up in the speaker. Probably couldn't hear well later, but I admired the enthusiasm

[@maximesteinebrunner9941]

You just witnessed the GOAT of guitar playing

[@angelmcgraw683]

Came here to say this! THEE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!

[@chetgoodenough8749]

So Hendricks copied him?

[@j.j.2909]

Undeniably

[@j.j.2909]

I can't believe the Rapper Reacting (black I presume,and some sort of music maker didn't Realize this was a Jimmy H cover. Thing is, of all the artists covering or being covered, my personal preference for this version is that it is actually a slight bit better than the original creator snd and performer of this song. I rarely feel this way

[@emmanuelpiscicelli6232]

They both died to young Jimmy. And Stevie.

[@richardstephens8359]

SRV was a unbelievable talent, best guitar player in modern times

[@chieftron]

Stevey Ray Vaughan is an absolute legend. Between him and Jimi Hendrix I dunno who was a better guitarist at that time. But as far as SRV is concerned, check out Pride and Joy, and Texas Flood. Or any of his legendary solos he's done.

[@arlaabrell8658]

Don't forget Lenny, absolutely gorgeous song.

[@fvgc454ss]

SRV all day. Jimmy more innovative

[@craenor]

Jimi was a better innovator and a better songwriter. SRV was the better pure blues rock guitarist.

[@hamacus]

Perfect summation. Daaaammm! Daaaammmm! Saw SRV twice live and that is my reaction every time I listen to him. R.I.P. to the 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@michaelxmas2869]

Whether he had the potential in his blood, or made a deal at the crossroads with Old Scratch himself, there is no denying the overwhelming skill.

[@davidyeo8731]

Only people who have seen crossroads with Ralph maccio(the original karate kid)dueling Steve Vai will get that legba reference. good one

[@tonymorrell2353]

​@@davidyeo8731 unless they know about Tommy Johnson.

[@scottnakasone5801]

@@tonymorrell2353 Robert Johnson "Crossroads Blues"

[@tonymorrell2353]

@@scottnakasone5801 naw. Tommy Johnson claimed it first.

[@davidyeo8731]

@@tonymorrell2353 yeah and their not related to each other kind of crazy. They used Tommy's story in oh brother where art thou with George Clooney

[@BC-mn1rg]

RIP Stevie. We need to help our favorite musicians anyway we can for blessing us with their talent. When life messes with you, music will always ease your troubled mind.

[@davidpowell2356]

Texas Flood live at El Mukumbo. Stevie Ray Vaughn will blow your mind.

[@j.j.2909]

Guitar behind his back! So smoothly slings it around. Its as if the audience doesn't even REALIZE!😂

[@DubCoast]

El Mukumbo.... friggin classic... Rest In Power SRV

[@mdgonzales811]

YASSSS!!!!

[@buffalobill6328]

I was blessed to see SRV after he was clean, before he passed. It was more like watching Gods own hand coming through. I’ll never forget it.

[@danhartman8582]

SRV is in RocknRoll Hall of Fame and Blues Hall of Fame . Stevie was influence artists like Hendrix , Albert King , BB King , Eric Clapton and others . One of top guitarists in the world many say he is the GOAT . Always try to watch live videos of him , seeing him preform is part of the experience . His hand speed and perfection is amazing . One of the top SRVs video is a sound check , name another guitarist who has a concert sound check that people compare to others actual concerts . One of a kind musician period .

[@TC-bj8pu]

The absolute GOAT!!! RIP SRV!!! Thanks for the video reaction!

[@Pitmaster790]

When Eric Clapton first heard Stevie Ray Vaughan on a car radio, he had to pull over to the side of the road just to hear him play.

[@italiacassini337]

Stevie was amazing. First time I heard "The House is Rockin' ".... I loved it. He's an awesome musician

[@bob5074]

That’s probably the most valuable guitar on the planet. I’m pretty sure his brother has it.

[@tednjessdamman7089]

Yes Jimmie has number one.

[@chellewilson675]

Stevie was his own instrument. What a Gift. I still miss him.

[@JennyJohn50]

You'll be SO glad you went down this rabbit hole! Thanks for the fabulous reaction! Any time you can watch him Live, watch THAT version.. I highly recommend: Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo; Look At Little Sister Live in Austin (breaks a string & smoothest guitar swap Ever - if you didn't see it you would never know); Life Without You (SRV wrote it for his dear friend Charlie Wirtz who passed away suddenly & always talks to the audience with a heartfelt message on this song)and Lenny (written for his wife) Live at the Capital Theater; Tin Pan Alley live with Johnny Copeland; Sessions with Albert King - Don't Lie To Me, The Blues At Sunrise & Born Under A Bad Sign. Anything you listen to of his will be FIRE though, hands down. R.I.P. Stevie. GOAT of Texas Blues Rock Guitar - The Guitar GOAT if you ask me.

[@acriticalthinkerfromtexas7161]

Damn Skippy to everything you said!

[@j.j.2909]

Stevie's best performance of this is on Live at the El Mocambo. That whole show is the best of all his work. He truly Channeled music through the conduit of his soul through his fingers to the instrument. May he live eternally and rest in peace!

[@LordMaaori]

His live performance of pride n joy is a classic

[@candacehubble2336]

He was amazing. Popped a string while playing "Look at Little Sister," finished the solo & switched guitars mid song.

[@danstanicki4636]

SRV was a guitar magician. Thick-ass 13 gauge strings, played lead, rhythm and bass at the same time. Rest in Peace, Stevie, and thank you for all the amazing music.

[@tednjessdamman7089]

He did generally tune down a half step (which helped to not tear up necks, also a tuning Hendrix used). Also someone mentioned he had 18s on one of his touring guitars (probably for baritone tuning)

[@dwaterson21]

13-gauge strings with high action. Bro was a menace to society.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

August 27, 1990, a day I will never forget. The day that Texas music died. Stevie Ray Vaughan was from Dallas, Texas. He died in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin. His passing is one of the most devastating losses for me, but truly for tens of thousands of people across the country.

[@yvettelang1961]

I cried for hours.😢

[@wls1020]

Thank you, I'm having one of the hardest days of my life n watching u react n appreciate this just made my day brighter 💗

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

that’s great! Hope you’re day brightens up 🙌🏽

[@LukeNukem82]

He's one of those guys where in a 3 man band he gets 100% of the attention, and rightfully so but Double Trouble (the other guys) were exceptional musician themselves.

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

Absolutely Double Trouble were the anchor points for Stevie to kay it down. I struggle to think of another 3 piece band that made a similar impact. 3 people sound as full as a 5 piece band. And anticipating Stevie taking a longer modified solo? Dude that takes chemistry for the other 2 dudes to know whats up and keep everything timed.

[@nelsonx5326]

Stevie was so great. I saw him live before he became so famous and got my mind totally blown. It was like an enlightenment.

[@andimetrum]

Hey… you might not know much about guitar, but doesn’t this guy make you wish you could rock one? Hell yes!

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

absolutely 💯

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I was there, the night Stevie's copter went down at Alpine Valley, WI. Hella thing.

[@dropinbiking92]

This is close to, if not, one of HIS BEST, and THE BEST performances of Voodoo Child ever. EVER. Countless musicians have said it.

[@tom4160]

His brother said Stevie always played the guitar with the intensity of a hurricane , every song was a solo

[@ExploreNC]

You MUST react to SRV Live at El Macombo!!!!! Texas Flood or Little Wing are classic must see's !!

[@imweakfordeaky]

Absolutely!

[@bullwinklemoose8291]

Enjoyed that you discovered Stevie in front of camera. You only get to hear someone for the first time once and we all, of course, had that experience one time. Stevie has been in my life for so long, but there was a day when I heard him for the first time, just like you did in this video. It's pretty amazing to discover someone like this, so I really enjoyed reliving through your video the first time I head Stevie, cause I do remember exactly where, when, how it happened.

[@mattwysock1020]

I remember when srv first broke into the main stream. As a kid just learning guitar my friends and I listened to metal. We followed the shredders like Vai, Van Halen, Malmstein, Lee, Rhodes,etc. SRV opened up a new world to us. I started to listen to the blues greats like Buddy Guy, Johnny Copland, Albert King, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, and Albert Collins. I cried the day SRV died.

[@RJ-vf5lk]

Greatest guitarist of all time! Pure genius.... it's such a shame he passed so young the world needs him now! There's nobody like him

[@richbrown5209]

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[@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 with him live onstage before want to quit."........Eric Clapton.

[@johnbooth1583]

Yes.Stevie is thrilling! Stop you in your tracks ,eye popping thrilling to see and hear.

[@taryn-leacarvalho3444]

It is impressive that people who have only been into one or two genres of music, start trying to learn new ones and seem to appreciate it as well x

[@kevinlundgren1169]

Stevie Ray doesn't have a bad song , he shreds that guitar , he rips that guitar , he makes that guitar come alive ! Definitely a guitar god !!

[@donnajones1176]

He was clean and sober for the last few years of his life, and he mentored many of friends and family. He was a good person, even before he was clean. He was all around amazing.

[@mil2k11]

Stevie opened up for Robert Plant back around 1989 at the Philly Spectrum. It was the greatest show I've ever seen. Stevie opened with his new hit, "The House is Rockin'". He finished with three bangers - "Voodoo Child, "Cold Shot" & Pride and Joy". To top that off, it was right after the courts ordered Zeppelin's music back into the band's hands (at least that's how I remembered it). The whole band wasn't on stage with Plant, but Jimmy was. It was a hella good time!

[@shonamcnally5855]

Saw him live not long before he passed, absolutely brilliant!

[@thor8580]

Your definitely blessed.

[@shonamcnally5855]

@@thor8580 absolutely! Saw him when he toured New Zealand in '89.

[@mitchjordan5441]

The foot petal SRV uses was given to him by the Hendrix family. My first introduction to SRV was him playing 3 songs in a small bar in downtown Austin Texas in 1982 - wow

[@syrupofwahoo3059]

Buddy Guy, BB King, Albert King ALL said the music and sound just poured out of him It was soo beautiful to watch SRV playing with these greats and they just look at him like, welcome my son!!!

[@anthonyconrady3641]

I was at last concert at Alpine Valley. I was 18 and my mind was blown! The next day when I heard he passed I bawled like a baby. RIP Stevie Ray!

[@scottrgood]

SRV is usually in the top 5 or top 10 of any “top guitar player” magazine lists (not that those lists matter). Thanks for covering this. Watch the Jimi Hendrix “Voodoo Chile” Live in Maui video. You’ll love it and see the origins of it. Also watch the scene from Black Hawk Down where they play the SRV version. That’s some serious war music. SRV was too cool. Texas Blues/Rock.

[@thomasjclay]

This ain’t yo’ granddaddy’s samples, this is LEGIT!

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

Now you are venturing into the things I grew up on! There are definetly rock musicians out there that will blow your mind away!! SRV is more than a legend. He is argueably the best to ever play a guitar! Check out his track called Texas flood live or his Life Without You live also and your jaw wil drop even further! -without spoiling too much I'll say he plays just as good behind his back! Bonus info. He called his favourite guitar First Wife or Number One. LOL p.s Voodoo Child is a Jimi Hendrix cover. SRV was a huge hendrix fan. and was able to play his songs allmost even better filling in crazy riffs...

[@kingscairn]

David Gilmour & Mark knopfler

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

@@kingscairn definetly goats too! Pink floyd was my first love when I was a young teenager.. i used to collect LPs and have everything they ever released plus lots of bootlegs!

[@iDuckman]

G.O.A.T. He's unbelievable. I'm so glad you found him. Yeah, SRV is covering Hendrix, and doing it even better. One of his gifts was his ability to imitate other guitarists' styles. Stevie and Jimi jamming in heaven, and God Himself rocking out.

[@starronin4580]

He also does Jimmy's "little wing"... absolutely incredible

[@fastimpala2015]

I’m sorry, but anyone that says Stevie Ray Vaughan was one of the best is missing what Stevie was, is, and always will be, the GOAT🤯 there was no one that could play like SRV, many have tried, some come close, but none will ever be as good! Stevie Ray played with an intensity and love for his craft that his ax, and his body were fused together when he played! There have been many multitude of top-notch guitarist, but no one comes close to what Stevie could do bending those strings. He was just ahead of some of the worlds elite, guitarist, not by much, but he was ahead of them and still is. if you want to see somebody that would bend your mind watch several videos on Roy Clark! Eddie Van Halen even said that Roy Clark was the best he’s ever seen but I believe SRV is just a little bit better, but we will never know🤔🤔🤔RIP GOAT!!!

[@drdanr]

i like to tell everyone that watches this video to watch Stevies right picking hand and watch how many times he switches the pickup selector and the tone/volume knobs. He does it so fast that you dont see it unless youre watching that specifically

[@MrZippyz]

If any one says he is the GOAT. I would never argue with them.

[@spoggy912]

Whoever told you not to call this shredding is a complete FOOOL. This is shredding at its peak lol

[@michaelmccoy3284]

I love you brother. You are keeping it real. Thank you for sharing all of the different styles of music. ❤ love you dude.

[@VintagedMillennial]

Thats the guy played the blues so freakin nice, it made Mick Jagger piss himself

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

How have I never heard of him till now. He’s amazing!!

[@AnnaMcMann]

It's fun watching people see SRV for the first time !

[@tommccafferty5591]

Stevie played 13 gauge strings, which are really heavy and hard to bend. Most guitarists us 9 or 10 gauge, some use 11 gauge, and Malcolm Young of AC/DC uses 12 gauge. Nobody else among the top guitarists use 13s. And he bends the hell out of them. Massive power in his fingers.

[@tonyhudson8235]

If you can throw vibrato into bends on a 12 gauge G string, you have strength. If you can do it with 13s ..... your fingers are made from tiny little Chuck Norrises

[@deborahcooper9149]

Stevie was the GOAT of Playing the Guitar...died in Helicopter crash...he was 35.

[@scottjames1401]

You just watched a blues/rock masterpiece performed by a one of a kind master of the blues. SRV isn't just legend: he's an expression of what humanity was created for.

[@philliphill2219]

I met Stevie Ray after his soundcheck at the Grand Ole Opry House. I was shocked at how short he was! He was extremely nice and humble. He died in a helicopter crash later that same year. In 1999, I played my guitar through his custom Soldano amplifier that he was using on that same tour. It still had a cigarette burn on the top of the amp from Stevie Ray. Legend. ❤

[@deanwimbridge9318]

Yes it’s a cover but he is ranked as one of the best guitarist of all time . He died in a air crash . True legend 👏👏👏

[@lorriwood8545]

BP, I love his music so much. I'm from Ft Worth Texas originally, he's buried in Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas. This guy I knew took to see his grave. It was pretty somber. Especially since I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn at Kalamazoo Free Fair. 100 years ago it seems. They left there togo do a gig somewhere around Chicago. But dont qoute me on that. I was in Michigan 87 to 91. And I was High high high at that time. Buthe was soooooo awesome Live

[@jesselee128able]

One of the best to ever do it

[@Celticclown]

A Legendary Blues musician and one of the greatest guitarist of all time that the World unfortunately lost way too soon! R.I.P. SRV

[@PRGidaro]

Texas Flood. It will show you why he is the guitar God!

[@CocoCash]

Stevie Ray Vaughn!!! my first concert when I was 15. I have had the pleasure of seeing him shred a few times. SO AMAZING LIVE! Grateful ❤🎸 I remember hearing about he and Clapton‘s band not surviving the crash. I cried like a baby. OMG - it was 34 years ago just last week! RIP

[@jdbroders64]

Just do every song from this live performance. You will be amazed. He was on fire...

[@jdbroders64]

Ah, I meant every song from Live at the El Mocambo.

[@belakiss8861]

you say you don't know much about playing a guitar doesn't matter you can appreciate the natural talent of a guitar god who was taken way too early. SRV is amazing to watch, to hear. The guitar and Stevie become one...

[@levidavis303]

I think you need to react to a original by SRV

[@levidavis303]

It totally is an amazing cover though

[@doreneedwards7327]

Man, He was a legend --- I loved him while he was with us-- and cried hearing he had passed -

[@lauramyers7926]

Stevie will always be the GOAT. Rest easy Stevie.

[@sergestorms8044]

I have and will rewatch this reaction...for stevie...and everyone who ever plays east Troy , alpine valley, pays respect.. cheers to the ones we lost too soon...

[@donovantaylor5707]

The coolest and most unique thing about Stevie is, he never plays any song the same way twice. Go ahead, look up all the different Voodoo Chile videos he has. Every single one of them is different. Stevie is the worlds greatest guitar improviser.

[@georgesheffield1580]

A number of top musicians preform similarly ( never the same) because they are extremely competent artist

[@hesch-tag]

That is absolutely not true. SRV was great but far from the greatest improvisors. It's blues which is never note for note the same but SRV always played the same fast licks whereas Jimi Hendrix really really improvised and changed songs completely and took musical adventures. No comparison, not even close.

[@donovantaylor5707]

@@hesch-tag BB King said, in a nutshell "All great musicians can improvise, but after awhile the well runs dry and we have to pause for a little bit to think. It was different with Stevie. His well never ran dry. He could impovise endlessly".

[@hesch-tag]

@@donovantaylor5707 Well in that case I don't agree with BB King. Listen to Stone free live at the Royal Albert Hall '69. Now that is improvising. Jimi created whole new songs. Improvising in blues is not that hard . Staying fresh is another story. SRV impressed certain people so much that they forget that he always stayed in the same lane. Give me a few examples where SRV really improvised without just rehashing fast licks on a different part of the neck. It might change my mind. People always go on about his version of Texas flood but it is so repetitive and predictable, it drives me crazy. Most people are just too impressed because he plays the same fast licks behind his back. Though very impressive, in the end it is just a trick to entertain the audience, just like Jimi did with his teeth (musically it doesn't add anything). SRV was great but he was not a great improvisor, no matter what his peers and friends claimed. I am open to taking back my words if you can come up with great examples.

[@donovantaylor5707]

@@hesch-tag its difficult to take you seriously when you rave about Hendrix like that. Hendrix was influential, but he was a very sloppy player. Hendrix is a bum version of SRV.

[@lovebeiber101]

Think it’s playing like he always does ….like he is into the actual music and feeling it….true artist ❤❤❤❤

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Wonderful reaction, loved your facial expressions, he was amazing. SRV is a legend and he has been greatly missed, please check out Jimmy Vaughan, Stevie's brother, who is also a guitar legend.