Stevie Ray Vaughan - Couldn't Stand The Weather - 9/21/1985 - Capitol Theatre (Official)

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Couldn't Stand The Weather
Recorded Live: 9/21/1985 - Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ
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[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

My roommate talked me into paying $14 to see SRV in 1984. We arrived early and stood in the very front. He opened with this and blew me away for the next 34 years.

[@chrisstorm2483]

best $14 bucks ever spent!!!

[@oaw972]

I'd give my right arm to go back in time see Stevie live... I would

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Karl von Eschenhof : $14. Those were good days! Get with #Bernie❤️✊🏾🌎✌🏾 Pass it on! #NewDealer

[@nacho1172]

Fuck thats a good story

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

I paid $90 to see Prince in about 2003 'musicology' tour. No regrets he brought the friggin house DOWN. Played a medley of his hits. I brought a lefty with me, and FORGOT to burn it. Transfixed. Props to his band they were right with him.

[@vickieray]

I dare anyone to be still while listening to ANY song by SRV!! 🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

[@sandragriffiths9692]

No can do😁

[@caroltaylor7894]

He was a natural showman. His charisma shown through his face, hands, voice, clothes and moves. He had it all. He was really a superstar.

[@jayjohnson5016]

im from south louisiana and all my 60 yr old dad and his friends dress, talk and act like SRV..so heavily influential on that generation in the south

[@maxbrief8341]

I think his playing style really helps with that, since he doesn’t have to concentrate on precision and can just constantly strike the strings

[@sophiawolthof1238]

💗💗💗

[@gabrielgilguitar5407]

The way he carried himself was like no other guitar player. And in his interviews he’s just such a humble man who just loves his home state of Texas , bbq and guitar.

[@PhilB61]

@@maxbrief8341 spoken like someone who has never tried to play any of his music. He was actually insanely precise with his picking and muting. It's one of the many things that make it so difficult to replicate his playing.

[@scottmitchell7126]

Man this guy was an absolute alien phenomenon with a guitar. Ridiculous talent

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I CAN'T EVEN EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I LOVE SEEING AND HEARING THIS OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

[@Uilleand]

You don't have to. I totally get it because I'm doing the same thing. >.>

[@martinhopaour5744]

Amen!!

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Marcus Reeves : Nor can I...well, if I were sitting next to you in a bar, and it played...everyone would understand.

[@brianbuday8639]

Subversive 4U digging the B3 also. Awesome back up. SRV was the best 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@lisagalligalli4087]

Marcus Reeves Ain’t that the damn truth!

[@JTCurtisMusic]

This may be the best version of "Couldn't Stand the Weather". Reese's piano solo has a really cool jazzy sound to it and Stevie's guitar solo following it is just mind blowing. Thanks for the upload!

[@PaulJohnson-vn7eh]

Reese is filthy on the piano. To think that he could have been with the Allman Brothers, except that he can't sing.

[@omarsaletovicprins9632]

all are really good… my fave is the Austin City Limits version :)

[@timwanwick6503]

YES!! Reese is such an Underrated keyboard player! And a PERFECT compliment to Stevie's guitar 😎🎸🎹

[@Improveng1]

This, to me, epitomizes the strength of KZbin. I'd heard of Stevie Ray Vaughan but never checked him out. Sadly, SRV is no longer with us, but KZbin introduces his brilliant music to a whole legion of new fans. Long live Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@matthewwynn3025]

What an insightful and surprisingly wholesome comment -- What you said is one of the great beauties of the internet. Long live Stevie Ray Vaughn

[@Improveng1]

@@matthewwynn3025 Thank you for the kind words, very much appreciated.

[@billydee3157]

Simply the greatest guitar player God ever created. Musical genius.

[@Pilot545]

@@billydee3157 And I think what made him so much greater than many others is his utter humbleness! He had his demons for sure. But he was dealing with them and came out on top. And he NEVER let his fans down through it all! (even though he worried how his music would be playing sober)

[@jimreily7538]

Don't worry, some greedhead will soon claim copyright to this video. it's been in for long enough. The peasants have enjoyed it for long enough for free. Whomever filmed this now deserves money. Your money.

[@julianbustamante6643]

i mean, how can you be THAT good

[@Snoozemotn]

It's so adorable when the bass play starts swaying and so does stevie

[@GortTheCapybara320]

Ikr

[@k.mike2687]

Still get completely blown away when I watch these SRV videos especially this clip. Saw SRV in 1989 and still remember it like it was yesterday. Jeff Beck played after SRV and I left after his second song. No one should have ever had to perform after Stevie. Once you're in SRV world you never want to leave.

[@ralphshaw9758]

The funky break off at 3:44 kills me every time. Thank the Good Lord we have these moments captured forever. And thank you Stevie.

[@Nevernow721]

Like falling off a cliff. Amazing.

[@cece86ita]

yeah and I love how they move syncronised

[@Meltedcheese567]

He is funky!

[@joseluisalvareztostado352]

His solos were just incredible and pretty special. So gifted man

[@ElliotRose]

Damn that whole band is tight. They are on a whole nother level - who is that beast on keys? Omg

[@thomasoleary970]

E R Reese Wynans, Keyboards

[@RobertVandenberg]

SRV definitely hired the right guy to play keys for him.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@RobertVandenberg fuckers puttin work

[@pauljohnson3340]

He now plays with another guitar master, Joe Bonamassa.

[@jeanvaljeanist]

reece wynans. for one, duane allman almost invited him to join before gregg decided to join what became the allman bros band

[@alanfrehley1373]

When you listen to his music, you feel like you can fly. Untouchable.

[@lonewolf1053]

Hot damn..that's the truth..some good stuff for the soul brutha....yeah

[@jdb10715]

I can visualize some Kung Fu masters flying around as they spar with each other.

[@harringtonbenton334]

I'm just not feeling it?

[@Bhatt_Hole]

I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door I believe I can fly I believe I can fly I believe I can fly hoo

[@frankmoody-thefrank-9473]

It takes time, passion and blood but playin' his stuff it's like flyin fo real

[@flapjackson6077]

Damn! Reese Wynans owning the keys! And the guitar player’s pretty good too!

[@randymiller899]

Stevie Ray was the Hendrix of my generation got to see him in 85 do 1 show he was like watching a comet that comes around every thousand years always said I would see him again never did . I cried like a baby the day he died like losing my own brother R I P SRV you are loved forever

[@petehoward8494]

I totally agree. I really regret not catching him live in his prime. Missed the chance of a lifetime, truly.

[@charliewhite7596]

Got to see both of them I'm still smiling

[@Jamezizdman]

while everyone is blown away by stevies talent, can we just take a moment to appreciate how Reece is absolutely owning that keyboard?!

[@rbilleaud]

The whole band, Tommy and Chris too. It's like when you have one member who is so great no one remembers the others, even if they are also great in their own right. You say Cream and everyone's first thought is Eric Clapton, but Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker were also amazing.

[@wowojeejee]

Best I've seen im my lifetime.

[@Giftforgaia]

Talkin Bout Nawlins I've seen Reese with bonamassa twice now, and the man is still as good as he was. Absolutely kills it. One of the best I've ever seen

[@KillerSkullX]

They're all fucking amazing

[@lindathefirst]

NO

[@jdub5107]

His rhythm chops were unbelievable!

[@BrianThorp]

This man put every ounce of his being into every performance. Amazing...

[@tedreyes8085]

Extremely talented guitar virtuoso. It was a damn shame he left us to early.

[@simonwiltshire7089]

What a talent! The synergy between the band is breathtaking!!!

[@michaelivey2294]

Absoletely incredible

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

He really was a true guitar master; the absolute control of that fretting hand, muting whatever string/strings he wanted at any time, which allowed him to dig in hard to every strum with his picking hand and get extra sound, the subtle quick switches on the knobs and pickup switch that are constantly happening so the tone and sound would shift and change during each song, and that passion and intensity, never a second of less then 100%. Absolutely the best!! RIP Stevie, as always a true inspiration!

[@joncortezz]

Ian Mastrangelo one can only dream.

[@matooleyobrien2918]

Ian Mastrangelo LAUGHING OUT LOUD..ARE YOU REMOTELY SERIOUS ? SO MANY BETTER GIUTAT PLAYERS!!! SAD TO SAY BUT IF STEVIE HADNT OF GOT KILLED HE WOULDNT EVENT BE RELEVANT OR HEARD OF TODAY..JUST THE EVER SMALLEST FOOTNOTE IN MUSIC HISTORY. STEVIE WASN'T ORIGINAL DIDNT WRITE ANY GREAT SONG OR MUSIC... NO INNOVATION WHATSOEVER. FUTHERMORE NOT THAT GOOD OF GUITAR PLAYER RATED AMONG OTHER GUITAR PLAYERS. LOOK ON KZbin.. THEIR ARE NON FAMOUS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES MAKE HIM LOOK AMATEUR... MTV MUSIC VIDEOS IS WHAT REALLY LAUNCHED HIS POPULARITY. IF HE WAS STILL LIVING HE WOULD BE PLAYING COUNTY/STATE FAIRS .THEIRS JUST SO MUCH MORE BETTER BLUES PLAUERS THAN WASTING YOUR TIME LISTENING A WANNABE BLUES GUY..MICK TAYLOR WIPE UP THE FLOOR WITH SRV.

[@anthonylacerra9733]

Matooley O'Brien I don’t see you playing on stage at the capitol Theatere

[@ATSaale]

Matooley O'Brien this is one of the funniest things I've ever read, thanks for the laugh brother

[@tonycoyne9676]

You sir are the epitome of a doosh. IAN was spot on in every assessment he made of stevie.

[@tmclocl3]

I WAS THERE @ 16 YEARS OLD ONE OF THE BEST NITES OF MY LIFE

[@mikemccourt6225]

That gets your foot tapping', huh? Great version - Reese was such a good addition to DT and I love how Stevie gave him room to move around.

[@kennethsteffens5074]

My favorite SRV song...so much emotion! Took Hendrix to another dimension with the "Texas twang"...easily identifiable, had his own unique sound. Thank God I saw him on the USS Enterprise w/ Joe satriani opening back in '87 or '88 in NYC. We're still waiting for another great blues guitarist to come along...Thanks Stevie!!!

[@zigsrig]

GOOD GAWD! He was such a baddass!!!

[@craigwinter2341]

There is NOBODY cooler than SRV! RIPSRV!!

[@BlastinAdrian]

+Craig Winter "Ya got It" Stevie's Awesome!!!!!!!!

[@guitarplayer2846]

This is one of my favorite SRV songs (if I had to choose a list of favorite SRV songs). They are all great.

[@TheQ2004]

Craig Winter i agree

[@susanlayton6758]

my fav Life without u bec of his speech abt getting clean on it!!!!

[@porschepal7932]

Craig Winter Jimi Hendrix ix cooler RIPJH

[@leeclay4338]

He's so good it's just ridiculous! 🤩 This is my favorite all-time SRV guitar intro. Love it! 😛😜😊

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Goddamn I haven't listen to SRV in a long time !! Jesus God this is so Great !!!! Oh man I Miss him all over again !!!

[@kafkakitty8630]

Ronnie Farnsworth I just watched this today after not thinking about him for years and yes it’s a very mixed blessing.😊😢

[@scottwaszak698]

Jesus...what a beast.

[@gibsongirl4443]

This is absolutely my favorite Stevie Ray song I wish I had the chance to see him in concert would love to own one of his cool hats

[@TheSarahbeach100]

You can buy one of his hats on line.

[@roseblake5803]

Loving the little dance Stevie and Tommy are doing while Chris and Reese are solid born grooving. To me the greatest CSTW. They are laying it down people !!!!!!

[@universallanguage59]

Certainly one of their best live performances that I've heard. Fine piano solo as well. American music didn't often get much better than this back in 1985, at least for my money. A true talent still greatly missed...

[@sunsparkle8443]

Remarkable . It just amazes me how good this band was.

[@wsjustice]

I could listen to this performance on a loop for the rest of my life.

[@MarcJBeard]

Seriously one of the best bands ever to grace a stage.

[@marrop2760]

My fave virtuoso! Miss you Stevie! xo

[@kevinshaferguitarsongs4435]

This intro...w/the breaks is just so, gripping and powerful. Best??

[@Blues4Winter]

for sure. it even seems like they extended the slow pick up they do on the intro here. total feel and timing as a unit.not equaled since the Experience. destroying sht

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

jemjean100 Tightesr performance I’ve ever seen-sounds like locomotive at times

[@INFJschoolofdiscipleship]

How could 583 people dislike Stevie Ray Vaughan?? I can’t wrap my brain around that!

[@hetjamesfield4473]

Bc they probably play the guitar but after watching this they concluded that they will never be able to do something like this. Jellaous facqerssss....

[@harringtonbenton334]

The music?

[@robertstorms6801]

Just the people that can understand what life is about

[@robertstorms6801]

And don't concern yourself with like the people that can't wrap their heads around things not yourself of course but all the other lugens and freaking markson freaking jerks in the world

[@charlesrobinson7050]

Yeah. Crazy, isn't it? Maybe they listening for something like oh, I don't know, maybe "country music"??!! Please pardon the oxymoron.

[@andrewwheelerguitar]

I mean....how?!...just so unreal and humbling...he was a channel...one with the music, one with the instrument. He wasn't "playing guitar". He was the guitar, and the guitar was him. This video is mind-blowing.

[@mitchellcox1912]

I don't know if we can ever get any better that Stevie.

[@brucesoto806]

You either have it or you don,t God blessed Stevie and we were lucky to have been able to share the gift,you will live for ever!!!.

[@SuperBobos12345]

Ok ,This is officially the best version i have heard of this song .Sure do miss S.R.V least we forget .R.I.P. Thank's for the amazing music and for staying true .

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

glenn scott sarconi Agreed this is so tight, it’s like listening to an engine, locomotive-mesmerizing

[@mikemccreight4219]

Thank whomever made seeing this possible, 35 years later. They say true art can make you weep upon viewing it. My eyes stream as I witness this excellence.

[@monalisaganser5813]

Stevie will never be replaced! He was amazing at everything he played. They enjoyed playing with each other! Loved seeing their smiles. We miss you Stevie your music will always live on for generations to come! 😀❤️🎸

[@zane762]

No truer words have ever been spoken 👌✌️

[@hollychandler448]

He makes it look so damn easy. Can you imagine all the great material he'd have come up with if he hadn't died?

[@homegrownpa]

We can say that about all the great artists/inventors/etc, that we have lost Mrs Squirrel, but I agree some of our great artists died far too young, , taking their talent with them!

[@luukeluketer1024]

We still have Eric Clapton.........

[@michaelnmichaeln4536]

That's called hard work and paying dues. Left this world way too soon. RIP. Stevie

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Nuttygirl : That’s really all I ever said... I am so sad that he was taken from us too soon! Plus, I remember he said, ‘I feel so good now!’, and that makes me more sad! #SRV deserved #Children and #Everything he Cared About: ❤️✊🏾🌍✌🏾

[@elijahrichmond4332]

luuke luketer he's overrated af

[@mmmatthewww]

Always a treat to listen to SRV! Always that strong rhythmic push happening, love it! Reese Wynans' piano solo is so good.

[@Omniavincitlove]

Matthew Greenwood GREAT piano solo!!! I agree!!!

[@lukevaughan7706]

Wynan's wailing !

[@sophiawolthof1238]

❤❤❤

[@bigfathutch]

Reese is just so sick on the keyboards. He is due so much more recognition than he ever really got.

[@emiledarraghbarry]

And Tommy Shannon, too. Literally one of the best bassists.

[@flcolts]

He plays with Joe Bonamassa now. Still rips it.

[@rosenkranstrucking]

Ole Joe ain’t one to sleep on either.

[@rickrolled1918]

SRV really saying "thank you" threw me off....like bro we should be thanking you💯

[@russellramsay1947]

I was floating on an old tin can in the Navy 1983 and a buddy in the engine room say Rusty, you gotta hear this dude. Instant connection and I knew right then Stevie Ray was what the world was missing .

[@TJ-jl1xl]

I saw SRV the night he died, Robert Cray, then Stevie, then Eric Clapton. Stevie’s set was unbelievable, greatest live performance on Guitar I’ve ever witnessed. Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@Ever4Zeppelin]

Those final concerts were other worldly. Our little trio moved way up front at Alpine Valley and we could see SRV's peacock tattoo. I can still work up tears watching Stevie videos. Who knows, y'all may have even sat near us!

[@spitfireaace]

I saw him 4 times. Starting with the Texas Flood tour. Was a hero from the start. Oodles of talent. There couldn't have been an SRV without Hendrix. There couldn't have been many players without Hendrix. That doesn't lessen their talent in their own right.

[@alancanham2956]

@@spitfireaace Wow,wow,wow what memory's!!! I did see Faith no more with Chuck Mosely tho.Stuck in my mind 4ever

[@brandyf1932]

I got the chills reading your comment. Thank you, BrandyF from West Texas.

[@brandyf1932]

I got the chills reading your comment. Thank you, BrandyF from West Texas.

[@pattilee2348]

It just doesn’t get any better than this!!!

[@maxshumake3027]

So many people can play great but they miss that one thing that's so hard to get. Soul and the groove. That's Stevie.

[@davidhetting4007]

One of my most favorite jams of all time, saw Stevie at Red Rocks 3 times, it was incredible when he jammed Couldn't Stand the Weather!!!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I heard Mike McCready say that he saw Stevie live once and when he started Couldn't Stand the Weather the sky just opened up and it started raining like crazy. He said it was an epic moment. Stevie is the stuff of absolute legend.

[@knickymusic]

I feel like this is such an underestimated srv song. it's such a twang to the core and honestly I love it. just putting that out there.

[@bradypochon5503]

Wow. SRV always brings the tears to my eyes. The emotion he brings through that guitar is the most beautiful stuff I have ever heard.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Me2 reading all the comments

[@rickwatson3157]

SRV brought back the Blues like no other... RIP

[@gregorallnight371]

This man was on the highest level..a remarkable pure talent guitar master in the rare airs of a Hendrix and beyond

[@stevetrivago]

Always incredible,inspiring and forever grateful to say he’s been my guitar hero for 35 years

[@DDSRdds]

We are just so many , who miss SRV and double trouble

[@nathanandrews639]

This man was put here for a reason. He found the reason in his lifetime. I’m grateful he did

[@jonathanmurrin5827]

One of those rare times when SRVs awesome main lick might actually be outshone by the vocal line and chords of the verses. Great progression. And I love his vocals... its just that the guitar aspect is from another planet. Edit: and holey mother that was a breakdown jam in there!

[@conniebee7935]

Luv that piano!!! 🎵😎 2020 Greetings from the Pacific Northwest, our Pacific Wonderland

[@davidwatson3035]

Stevie could sing just as well as he could play.

[@chrisgamble5843]

This is the song that got me hooked on SRV waaaay back in 85'. Cried my eyes out when I heard on the radio he was gone. RIP STEVIE...we all miss you so much!

[@jdb10715]

That pause in the middle of things is TRUE MAGIC!

[@tomwest9893]

👍

[@couldliveonyoutube1841]

Best version and video of this outrageous song

[@Andrewkafp]

Another deceased Legend I was blessed to see him in Melbourne 1984. I put the axe in the cupboard for a good while after that. I already had the Texas Flood album so I knew what to expect

[@Befree898]

Steve man why you leaved us so soon ? We needed more of your music. RlP brother. Almost 2019 and you still the great one.

[@whfwdubs]

I have listened to this like 70 times in the past 3 weeks. and I'm still yelling OH MY GOD at the screen. wen uve been dead for 30 years and people are yelling at their tv because they still cant believe it

[@travismorgan103]

I’ve never heard four people who compliment each other as brilliantly as SRV & DT did!

[@xsamitt]

I am still pissed that we lost Stevie......I will never get over losing this man! I am still angry about it! What a terrible shame!

[@jodylowe8476]

Damn that has to be one of the best rhythm sections ever.

[@briansmolik4653]

What a tight band...superb musicianship on every level

[@dylannicolodi4673]

Absolutely incredible! The keyboards so intense! Stevie on fire as always! Wow!

[@dezdwlr471]

Dude! that is exactly my story! I had barely even heard of him when my best friend drug me to The Paladium in LA around 1986. We bought tickets from a scalper out front, pushed our way up to the stage and just stood there in awe. He has been and always will be my favorite artist. My family even has intructions to play his music at my funeral, lol. But let's not forget Tommy, Reese and Chris!

[@barbarawilliamson136]

After all these years and im still inlove with Stevie Ray..💋

[@davelamore6309]

Hello Barbara

[@sophiawolthof1238]

💗💗

[@layde1]

Dancing in my seat to this! This was a team effort and well done to the whole band.

[@gangoffour6690]

So many great shows were recorded at the Capitol Theater. Thank God !

[@normannoury4934]

You know, people, you never see any thumbs down concerning Stevie's performances. The reason is simple. He's the greatest guitar player in history! From up above, he's watching over us.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

As much as I love SRV the title is still Eddie VanHalen's to lose. But I seriously doubt that. But keep loving SRV like we all do brother.

[@amaylor500]

​@@NitroModelsAndComicsHave you guys heard from a dude named Jimi Hendrix?

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

@@amaylor500 can't say I have. Tell me more.

[@amaylor500]

@@NitroModelsAndComicsHe's Great.

[@berndjungmann5600]

Stupid Guitarist Talk Y'all😅

[@equinn2434]

THIS should be trending, Period

[@angelmeyers1455]

Barnaby Rumbler You got that right brother! If this was trending this world would be a far better place indeed!

[@b000gi]

Just incredible as always. Its impossible to find "the best Couldn't stand the weather live version", they're all just so damn good and unique. I love it when the the piano solo bridges blues to jazz.

[@warvandal3443]

I like the piano too - kinda jazz/ barrelhouse thing

[@duckdong1702]

truly there will never be another like him. these videos are a testament to his greatness and if you were lucky enough to see him perform in person (as I did in 1984 in Hawaii with Jeff Beck!!!) it was truly a transcendent experience.

[@charleswilson8023]

I swear he was possessed by that Strat..... by far the Greatest Texas Bluesman that has and will ever live, I am sure and Jimmy are up in heaven trading licks, what I would pay to be in the crowd hear that. RIP Stevie we miss you down here Buddy!!!

[@christieallen-petree5974]

And ladies and gentlemen that's how great music is done!

[@bluff2085]

Stevie Ray Vaughan (and his guitar) was most likely some kind of vessel for a much higher power that I hope we all get to meet one day

[@matheusnicky]

I wish I could see him playing live, but sadly I was born in 94 and he... in 90. One of the greatest guitarists ever!

[@DarkSpade511]

I miss the days when musicians were actually musicians...imagine how much more music this guitar virtuoso could’ve produced if he were here today...you’re solely missed my friend.

[@l2string]

I remember the first time I heard Stevie I started screaming: ''THIS IS THE MUSIC I'VE BEEN HEARING IN MY HEAD FOR ALL THESE YEARS''!!!!!!!!!!! ''WHO THE HELL IS THIS''! Never forget that moment.

[@crowdoghancock9450]

l2string ---I was in a missile launch control facility in Montana in 84 when I heard him that 1st time. Same feeling ever since. Thanks Stevie.☯️

[@c.c.deville1720]

That jam in the middle is so tight incredible

[@costabotes9107]

SRV saved 80s music for me. Rest his soul. Gone too soon.

[@jmcbeady8210]

My favorite SRV song.

[@jodeeb.6496]

Like everyone else, SRV was/is/always will be my favorite musician. Gotta say this about them as a unit - DAMN TIGHT. . It's like they are one person. Good Lord, nobody today can even come close to SRV & DT...Love & Miss him daily..RIP Sweet SRV.

[@janawebb6490]

He is my favorite musician of all time his music will live on forever truly amazing

[@kevindendy6888]

well holy shit....ill be back to this one!

[@greggjensen1350]

As much as I love all the great guitar gods, SRV is in a class of his own!

[@AnalogOpher]

It's a rather cold and lonely world without this dude and his amazing band. And not an heir in sight. How long must we wait. Almost thirty years of compromise and mediocrity.

[@maton1982]

have you checked out jimmy d lane , kirk fletcher, greg koch

[@matooleyobrien2918]

AnalogOpher HAHAHAHA are you serious????? He just copy catted Real Bluesman..He got on MTV and that was a lot of peoples indruction to blues..too bad SRV wasnt really that good of a representative of Blues but rather a mediocre guitarist...nothing original no innovative style or technique..most important NO FEELING OR EMOTION!!!! Just flashy clothes and a guy show boating to audiences that couldnt discern a counterfeit from the genuine article.. Go back and educate your self on The Blues..go buy a cheap electric guitar and amp look up on youtube how to play what he played ..then you will understand how Stevie wasnt really that good...Just A pop blues wannabe. That got lucky on some MTV videos LOL. It is tragic and sad that he got killed not disrespecting that. If he would have kept going another 10 or 20 years and improving got off the drugs and got serious and forgot about the flashy hats and capes and clothes got down to business he could have been great

[@michaelbailey406]

Matooley O'Brien I want you to listen to lenny then tell me he had no feeling. Playing fast does not equal a lack of feeling he was capable of both and the vast majority of guitarists would agree.

[@ata5855]

Matooley O'Brien You’re a fucking idiot. No feeling? Take a step back, do some research, shut the fuck up, and come back when you’re not so ignorant.

[@ata5855]

Did Hendrix have no “feeling” because he wore a kimono?

[@billgates5152]

R.I.P Stevie. You may be gone, but your music lives forever.

[@geebee3d]

If you don’t play guitar, I dint think you can really appreciate how complex the rhythm lick that Stevie plays really is. And his tone. I know for a fact there are about 3 million players rocking Strats and not one of them can fully and completely replicate this song. Stevie was truly amazing.

[@thomasmcevoy5787]

I do

[@andrewpatrick9785]

I don't play guitar very well. I play air guitar extremely well... In my mind anyways why do air guitar to any one of my many Stevie favourites I hit every note in every solo.. I don't want to get into a debate but hey dude who does not agree that SRV is in the top five all time super cool super rockin Soulful Axe-Men of all time simply does not know what he is talking about

[@ethansettles5134]

Stevie is the best player of all time in my opinion Hendrix, Clapton, they’re all up there as well. What difference does it make if someone can replicate them

[@Inthemix3]

As an avid Strat player with 40+ yes of band experience, Stevies playing both inspired me and made me want to give up playing at the same time. His ability to just have the guitar become an extension of himself, and pull tones out of the instrument that I've never come close to achieving. And you're right, non players may not have the same understanding of just what a rare talent he was. In 7yrs he introduced so many people to the blues and many longtime blues plates credit him with the revival of their careers. Guitar players ran out to buy the albums of all the blues greats SRV mentioned that influenced him. Tragic the way it ended for him, his loss to blues lovers around the world left holes in all our hearts.

[@judithsweeney4982]

This whole jam is off the charts...

[@craigstephenson9608]

Saw him live and he just flowed on his Guitar like a Flood......Masterful!!