Stevie Ray Vaughn - Breaks a String During SOLO | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@mattiefee]

SRV is the only artist I've ever seen take a Hendrix song, make it his own and drop killer riffs on top of it without destroying the song.

[@jeffk2526]

His version of Little Wing is, to me, one of the most beautiful songs ever. So much soul and passion, It's one of the songs I always play on my mom's anniversary.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

SRV blows Jimi away…not close…because of his death/race, Hendrix is put on this pedestal…he certainly was a legend, EXTREMELY innovative, but can’t hold Stevie’s jock in terms of talent

[@randyguidry4958]

There is a clip floating around out there somewhere of Hendrix saying that Stevie is a better guitar player.

[@alrivers2297]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 you should delete your own comment. It's a disgrace

[@j.h.3777]

@@randyguidry4958 SRV was 16 when Hendrix died, somehow I doubt it.

[@dianesorensen2549]

People wonder who the real GOATs are….it's Stevie for sure!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Stevie's tech was the legendary Rene Martinez. He's absolutely phenomenal, and the man who made Stevie's signature fat tone possible. Something to watch in Stevie's live performances is his right hand. Folks pay a lot of attention to his left hand on the fret board, but his right hand is almost always just as busy. He was so fast and smooth at adjusting volume, tone, and working that pickup selector switch while he was playing, most folks don't even notice he did it unless they're specifically looking for it. Fortunately the camera crew at this performance on Austin City Limits did an excellent job of covering him from various angles, so if you watch him closely (in this video or Voodoo Child,) you'll see how he works the entire instrument.

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Totally agree. I saw him live once and was amazed at how much time was spent on his knobs and switches. It's more than just great playing. It's like he knows the guitar personally, and so he knows just how to talk to it in just the right way to get it to say things for him that guitars usually don't share with humans.

[@tommack9395]

Yes the picking hand is just as important as your fret-board hand. muting, playing, such as with a pick, fingers or both, harmonics etc... Not only on the strings i.e. the pup selector, volume, tone etc... I still set levels for rhythm playing and dial up slight to cut through for a solo even when stomping boxes. Brings to mind, I know a few guitarist who do not like the volume knob placement on a strat while I for one do, and likely because I'm used to it there.

[@wjbiii]

As a lighting electrician/director, I toured with Stevie twice. (Once on a Northeast regional run in '83 when nearly no one had heard of him, and then in '84 with an opening act.) Rene used to let me play his guitars. The thing is, he had them strung with .013 gauge strings. The man's physical strength was just monstrous. Something that a lot of people don't realize: Robert Cray was carrying the torch just about by himself when Stevie came along. The two of them saved the blues from going down for the last time.

[@s.mcpherson6354]

@@wjbiii I've been lucky enough to do some very cool work in my past too. Those gigs must have been memorable bits of life.

[@wjbiii]

@@s.mcpherson6354 -- Well, I've done this work for forty-three years. It's all I've ever done: touring rock-show lights. I have a lot of great memories with lots of great and very notable people. Through all that, though, Stevie was as special to me as he was to everyone in the world. I ran with Hank Williams, Jr. and The Kentucky Headhunters in 1990 (Hank lights crew master electrician and Heads' lighting director). We played at Alpine Valley the night before he was killed in the crash. We did Evansville, Indiana on the 27th. We heard the news on the bus rolling home, the next day. It was just ruinous.

[@chopperdeath]

His band was fucking phenomenal as well, and he knew it.

[@johnolson5551]

That's why he's The G.O.A.T.

[@mikeloomis687]

Totally agree that SRV is the GOAT guitarist. Plus, his blues style of music just puts the cherry on top.

[@randyguidry4958]

I had the absolute privilege to be at Austin City Limits that night and saw that happen live. The entire audience was stunned. Interesting fact Stevie used heavier gauge strings so when he pops a string you know how hard he's hittin it. I recommend watching that entire performance. It was amazing ! He truly was the best blues guitarist ever. A master of the instrument.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i wondered if that was you at that show now i know.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Wow, what a memory.

[@sirgaryo]

I have never EVER felt so jealous !!! 😂

[@dianedavies8291]

I was lucky to see him live when he opened for Robert Plant. My brother in law turned to me at one point and said how tf is Plant gonna follow this? We were right down in front, having scalped tix about 10 minutes before the show. We knew of SRV from the radio but had no idea how amazing he was in person. He sat on the edge of the stage at one point, and just talked for about 15 minutes, on how blessed his life was after getting sober. He spoke straight from his heart and no doubt he saved a life or two that night. He was all about life and I was blown away watching him play behind his back. RIP SRV! ✌️♥️🎶

[@j.h.3777]

I was at that show in Montreal and Robert Plant could not follow SRV. Plant was a flop (couldn't hit any high notes and didn't play any LZ - just his new solo album) and SRV got the whole crowd on its feet throughout the whole opening.

[@margaretanscombe730]

Makes his death at such a young age seem all the more tragic. Such a huge loss to music.

[@glennewdick]

that's where I was introduced to SRV at a Plant concert. cool

[@08FJRPilot]

@@j.h.3777 Interesting. I saw them on that tour in Hartford, CT and Robert Plant absolutely did perform some LZ tunes that night. The news that he was going to be doing LZ songs on that tour was part of the reason I went. I was really there mostly to see Stevie, though!

[@alexgramm5170]

Saw Stevie twice in the 80's. Started playing guitar before hearing him got big into blues..Muddy Waters....Johnny Winter etc. Then along comes Brother Stevie! Blew away the hair bands if you ask me. Heard about his death when I was deployed for Gulf War. Sucked. Anyway sounds like we are all agreed...just beyond good. Always loved him, still do, he's like a good friend.

[@jasonremy1627]

I'd hate to recommend doing another live version of the same song, but there's a version of "Look At Little Sister" with SRV and Jeff Healey that absolutely kills. Healey goes absolutely ham on the guitar, and shows himself to be the equal of SRV. So good.

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Yep A&A should definitely check out Jeff Healey’s How Blue Can You Get live from Nottenden - or of course See The Light from the Fridays TV show. Peace from Toronto!

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

@Jason Remy .. You are spot on about SRV with Jeff Healey. You know Stevie "discovered" Jeff in a local bar & helped him along? But u likely know that already 😉 Hopefully Andy & Alex will take heed to ur suggestion & react to this one. I'm sure they'll enjoy it. Thnx for being on top of things & getting ur comment about this one here. Now we wait .. lol

[@erichuard1497]

Jason 100% agree with that.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

@Andy & Alex .. here's the link to the track Jason is referring to .. in case you don't see it under my comments in this thread .. hopefully Utube won't delete it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnQfXmvq6urisU

[@sallysharp3845]

Totally agree 👍

[@davidyerkey7425]

And he used the heaviest strings available for guitars... he was a BEAST!

[@michlkwitz]

Seriously! His set was .013 - .015 - .019p - .028 - .038 - .058. You gotta have hella finger strength for that! And hell, a .009 E string hurts like hell when it pops; can you imagine a .013 smacking you in the face?

[@davidyerkey7425]

@@michlkwitz it wouldn't be pretty... lol

[@jr-xs9tf]

And he was whopping 5-6 and about 130 lbs. Serious hand strength.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i understand he used rebar for strings.

[@davidyerkey7425]

@@markvanderstelt8999 🤣

[@ap7498]

How he came back on the 1 before he had the guitar fully secure with the strap was amazing. He like used his right arm/elbow to create leverage to come in on the one for rhythm. And did it all so seamlessly! So cool

[@Cashcrop54]

I'm a huge SRV fan. He's on a level all his own for sure. All the members of Double Trouble are great musicians as well. If you are playing with one of the greatest guitarist you can't be just good or it will stick out like a sore thumb. Keyboards, drums and bass these guys are amazing as well.

[@jr-xs9tf]

I never heard of Shannon, Layton or Wynans ever having less than a superior performance behind him. It had to be seriously comforting for SRV to know he could stretch out and have them give seamless support.

[@Cashcrop54]

@@jr-xs9tf right you are!

[@geedaddy45]

word...

[@therealspooks]

Anything is great by him, I grew up near Jimmy and Stevie and got to see them both early on before making it big, great loss to music when passed away and such a sweet man

[@markvanderstelt8999]

you were so near them you were in the same house as them and they had no idea you were there.

[@joe6096]

The saddest part is that Stevie had cleaned up and gotten sober and straightened his life out by this point. He was healthy and in a great place in life. He was not going to go down the path of so many rock artists of self destruction, he stopped the cycle and was in good shape when the accident happened.

[@jyesucevitz]

I thought Jimmy was great too. I didn't discover him until The Fabulous Thunderbirds though.

[@florencemiller7826]

Yes the man was the greatest hands down, changing a guitar 🎸 while still playing and playing it behind your back, no one could ever touch this man, 😭 RIP SRV I love him❤

[@eileendobbs8009]

That live in Austin concert was stellar. Stevie was clean and at the top of his game. Also shout out to Double Trouble who is so overshadowed by Stevie but incredible musicians themselves. That keys solo was bonkers!

[@Verlopil]

I saw him in concert a couple of times. Once I won front row seats, and no one could understand why I was so excited. The venue was half empty. I was spellbound the entire time. It was like watching someone channel music from the ether through himself into that guitar. I can't think of a better way to describe it.

[@alexgramm5170]

Tremendous experience. I can't think of a better way either. I saw him twice. That must have been awesome!!

[@lisamonderewicz2832]

Ditto. After we left the show, I commented that it was almost like the guitar was playing Stevie. I'll never forget the experience.

[@stevemd6488]

Never saw that before, absolutely insane, dude didn't miss a beat. Truly one of the greats.

[@Matt..G]

Stevie Ray Vaughan Live @ the Mocambo… “Lenny” is an instrumental Stevie wrote for his wife. Intense Blues that oozes feel. If a person doesn’t feel the blues in this tune .. their already dead haha

[@scottingram7634]

That entire El Mocambo show is completely off the charts!

[@Matt..G]

@@scottingram7634 Agreed!

[@RachelRenee3636]

That entire El Mocambo show is magic!

[@varsitycamplife]

Stevie Ray is the height for me. It just doesn’t get better. There’s a clip here on KZbin of B.B. King literally changing a string during a song. Never stops. amazing.

[@skipbellon2755]

My usual sad contribution to Stevie videos. I saw him the night before he died. It was a great night... we were trippin'... Jeff Healey made a surprise appearance... the party lasted that night and part of the next day. We finally passed out and we woke up, it was to the news of his death.

[@rockitflash]

Stevie was in the zone!!! Also take into consideration that this was him taping a live performance for Austin City Limits, which was a really big deal for him, since he really got his start in the dive bars in Austin in the 70’s.

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

Yesssss and Austin rocks!!! The very best from Austin!

[@paulkellygolf]

In the early 80's I attended a concert by The Moody Blues. The opening act was an unknown guitarist named Stevie Ray Vaughn. He tore the roof off the stadium and it was all anyone could talk about. I felt sorry for the Moody Blues, who were absolutely incredible, but couldn't compete with his fire.

[@garyking6519]

When I was at the University of Michigan in the fall of 85, Stevie played at Hill auditorium. By the time I got around to getting tickets, all that was left were obstructed views. I passed. I sat outside the side stage doors the whole show. I could hear pretty good. Afterwards I went to the outside back stage doors where the bus had pulled up. There was about 3 feet between the stage doors and the bus doors. For 2 hours a few of us waited while he, um, relaxed. When he came out, my Pentax was ready I caught a pic of him, blinded by my flash. He was wasted. That pic burned up in a fire 24 years later. But it's all in my memory. He was the greatest. I was in the coffee shop of the 2nd Combat Communication Group at Patrick AFB, Fl, during Desert Shield, when we heard the news of his death. There wasn't a dry eye in the place.

[@patcoats]

was able to meet tommy shannon and chris layton (when they started storyville), and showed them my SRV tattoo...they loved it and were the nicest guys. i saw stevie twice. i got the tatt the day after he died. so sad....one of the true tragedies in music, that he was just getting started and we missed so much future music from him...R.I.P. SRV. he's my GOAT too, alex.

[@garyj6006]

Proof that we have, in fact, been visited by a superior being from another planet.

[@gailjohnson5950]

SRV is absolutely one of the most amazing performers as well as a genius on the guitar. That said, you have not yet touched on another of the world class blues guitarists who is not to be missed..I'm talking about Gary Moore. Although I love SRV, no one I've ever seen has the absolute mastery of his instrument like Gary. Please, do yourselves a favor and check him out..The Loner, Parisienne Walkways, The Messiah will Come Again, take your pick, but DON'T pass him by! Thanks for all you do, and have a great Holiday Season!!

[@dpixvid]

The Messiah will Come Again - Montreux 1990 phenomenal!

[@tinterrante]

Business As Usual, any his Montreux show songs!

[@josevi5835]

Gary Moore was a incredibly guitar player. From my point of view, as good as SRV. In fact, SRV was influenced by Moore. Pity that both geniouses passed away too early, SRV in an helicopter crash and Gary at night in Estepona after drinking too much. The two artists did not play the guitar, the instrument was part of their body.

[@mpj11]

One of his best performances. So good to see him clean and together. Top of his game. We miss you Stevie.

[@allisonreed7682]

Epic performance and smooth swap-out! Next SRV should be “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” or “Cold Shot.”

[@connieb4372]

I love Couldn't Stand the Weather and Texas Flood.. anything he did was magical.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@connieb4372 truly magical. He left us way too soon.

[@ScottKornfeld]

They have kind of cool and funny, respectively. videos too.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@ScottKornfeld the video for “Cold Shot” is especially hilarious, with very ‘80s production, too!

[@stevewuertz3598]

I'm so fortunate in that I grew up in Austin going to the club scene-it was a 18 year old drinking law and saw SRV in many of the pre Double Trouble bands-probably saw him 30 times over the years-. I bought him a beer and chatted with him at the Rome Inn on 29th Street in around 78 or 79. Shake his hand and is soooo massive and strong that it wraps around your hand like an envelope. Super chill at the time I bought him a beer. First time I saw him was at tiny bar on 6th street in maybe 76 or 77. He was two years older than me and miles and miles ahead of my guitar playing friends. Double Trouble would play on Thursday and the TBirds (Jimmie Vaughan on Guitar) on Tuesday-something like that. Austin was much smaller then 250,000 and the club scene was great-a community

[@johnhughes3214]

We're you able to see Eric Johnson in the early years as well?

[@Maydoggie]

Definitely a special time in Austin. I was in school at SWTSU in San Marcos from 79 to 81 and he used to come play Cheatham Street Warehouse there. Small venue with nowhere to hide so he just hung out in between sets and would talk to anyone.The first time I talked to him I asked him if he was selling records. He said he wasn't because he didn't have a record deal. It floored me. How could someone that good not have a record deal? Of course it wasn't but another year or two before he got signed.

[@stevewuertz3598]

@@Maydoggie I graduated UT in 1981 and in 83 I was on the subway in DC on a commute home when a guy standing before me had the first LP on Epic-Texas Flood-I borrowed it for a few seconds and bought it that weekend

[@stevewuertz3598]

@@johnhughes3214 Oh yes-the Electromagnets-that band in the 70s. I lived on Barrow Ave from 85 to 89 in the house across the street from his Dad-a retired emergency room MD-the house where Eric grew up.My brother Mike's HS GF dated Eric for a while around 1979 or 80. That gal, Jodi sang back up vocals or harmonies on a couple of his early solo LPs. I have them original vinyl pressings-autographed.

[@bobgorman3874]

Love SRV. One of the best ever. As guitarists, y'all are cheating yourselves if you don't get into Terry Kath, Chicago's lead guitarist until his death in 1978. You should do their entire first album on Patreon. As guitarists, if you r not amazed something is wrong. One of the best. Might be the fastest of all.

[@michaelligue3842]

I agree with you Bob , Terry Kath was unbelievable . Stevie Ray was just as amazing, damn shame we lost both too soon .

[@Sprenklefish]

@@michaelligue3842 I think they did a live 25 or 6 to 4 video with Terry and they were suitably blown away.

[@michaelligue3842]

@@Sprenklefish I do remember that post and you are correct they were blown away .

[@bobgorman3874]

@@Sprenklefish Yes, they watched 25 or 6 to 4 live with their mouths agape.

[@melissaward6311]

Kath was amazing. And Hendrix thought he was the tops.

[@connieb4372]

He is sorely, sorely missed... RIP Stevie Ray.. we love you in Texas!

[@shan-2233]

Hey guys, a string breaking does not phase SRV at all. He still dosent miss a beat. He’s was is and always will be the coolest and the best.

[@paulschirf9259]

I'm still, to this day, thankful that I got a chance to see him live.

[@jeffk2526]

Me as well! Fall of 1989 in Columbus OH when he toured with Jeff Beck!

[@lizardkingof1968]

I saw his last stop in KC a couple months before his death. The experience was so fresh that when I heard the news driving to college I had to pull off the road I was crying so hard 😭❤

[@mysticeyes10000]

I had the great privilege to see Stevie in concert. My jaw was down to the floor through the whole show. He was amazing. Never saw anything like that before or since.

[@DaveonGrave]

SRV was a guitar GOD. I was lucky enough to see him live twice, including one show when I was less than fifteen feet away from him for the whole show. RIP to a legend.

[@aaroneiesland1701]

Just do the Austin City Limits full show. This is second one. They are both incredible.

[@klasseact6663]

You guys gotta check out the Montreux jazz festival 1985 with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Copeland doing Tin Pan alley incredible performance!

[@tims7077]

It's a great opportunity to request Jeff Healey "See The Light" from Night Music 1988. It's another S-Tier/orange slice performance you must see. Then later you can check out Jeff and Stevie playing "Look At Little Sister" live.

[@bonniealbo3324]

I love Jeff Healey! Such a shame he's gone! He had so much more music inside, I'm sure!

[@jtok3459]

This is a great choice! The band on that performance is smokin'

[@alan73795]

It's time for you to hit his later, bigger hits; the songs that crossed him over to mainstream rock radio, without sacrificing a note, tone or style of playing. Several came from his phenomenal 1989 album, In Step. Order to listen to: "Crossfire" (the big radio hit), "Tightrope", "The House Is Rockin'" (all three SLAMMERS) and for a complete change of pace, the gorgeous, soulful, elegiac "Riviera Paradise" (perhaps the finest SRV guitarwork on record).

[@ericelander9936]

Riviera Paradise is one of my top five songs of all time.

[@larrymurray2881]

I agree on Crossfire. My favorite SRV song.

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!!! ☮️❤️♾️❄️

[@normanleroy1874]

Good morning @John H!

[@alan73795]

Stevie, like many great rock guitarists (Clapton, Beck, Page) was heavily influenced by Albert King, one the legendary "Three Kings of the Blues" (the others being B.B. and Freddie). And one of the greatest recorded guitar treasures is a video/CD release of Albert and Stevie playing together, recorded live for TV in 1983. Incredible song list ("Born Under a Bad Sign", ''Stormy Monday", "Pride and Joy", "Texas Flood"), and to actually see them play together, and the respect and awe Stevie shows for his idol, is an iconic experience. Please hit some of those performances!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Reece ( the keyboard player), plays with Joe Banamassa now. Still killing it in the keys.

[@doobiedave9686]

Reese Wynans has played with many great musicians but his 4 years with Stevie Ray and Double Trouble were some of his best work. He was also Joe Bonamassa's keyboard player for awhile and he, Tommy Shannon, and Chris Layton played on Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Trouble Is album. Another killer solo by him is on the live video of Pride And Joy at the Montreaux Music Festival. 👍🤘✌️

[@benavich8]

Reese is 74, and playing like a 25 year old! He's one of the greats!

[@bigwillie5717]

He’s also on the tv bio about SRV a lot…he offers a wealth of info on SRV & DT and their rise in Texas.

[@bodhisattva3774]

He's a total pro but have to say I've seen a guitarist actually change a broken string himself while singing and never stopping the song. Now that's pro.

[@McBeth.]

Me too. I can't remember the musician...can you?

[@calypsoe3496]

@@McBeth. BB King changed a string while playing

[@markvanderstelt8999]

@@calypsoe3496 BB cant sing and play at the same time watch some of his videos he never does,

[@allenswanson2423]

@@McBeth. Steve Goodman could do that. A friend told me about it decades ago. Then a few years ago I read an old interview with Steve Martin, where he talked about Goodman being the opening act for Martin's comedy tour. He describes Goodman doing this, and then says something like, "It's hard to break a string on an acoustic guitar, but Goodman managed to it every night." Instead of continuing the song, he'd start to improvise words to describe what had happened. Eventually, he created a stock song to use, "The Broken String Song," which you can find on KZbin. Unfortunately, the only actual video of him breaking a string that I can find, instead of bringing him a pack of strings (as he has requested), somebody brings him a different guitar, so he doesn't get to show off, and we don't get to see him do it. However, he does improvise lyrics for a few minutes.

[@frankhartnett895]

He does it while playing voodoo Chile live in Nashville

[@martinkingston1498]

It's such a pity that most reaction channels don't react to Stevie Ray's performance of TIGHTROPE from this Austin show. It is incredible, containing some of the most scorching lead guitar playing you will ever hear. If you haven't heard it, then you shouldn't waste a moment, you are really missing out.

[@slackthompson9231]

Amen, brother. That version of Tightrope is phenomenal.

[@robincochran7369]

My favorite from the Austin show, although like Lays potato chips, you can't eat (love) just one.

[@jcroston3266]

SRV was so smooth, RIP. He did blues on another level, did Hendrix (Voodoo Chile, Little Wing), even Stevie Wonder (Superstition). You should check out those tunes. S tier!

[@harriotteworthington3147]

SRV’s version of Little Wing is my favorite song of all time. That guitar is soooo emotional and alive.

[@-R.Gray-]

There is a version of this song with S.R.V. and blind guitarist Jeff Healey. Also see Jeff Healey's "See The Light" from Night Music in 1988. The story goes that Stevie Ray would rip a callous almost off the end of a finger while playing, and then Krazy Glue it back on between sets.

[@evangeline3152]

I love him so much I still get choked up watching him. It’s easier to just listen to him. He was an amazing man that had so much more to give us.

[@gsmith9531]

This Austin concert was his very best. His rendition of Voodoo Childe and Lil' Sister are just AMAZING. (Stevie was also clean and sober. He looks so healthy.). RIP, SRV.

[@surlechapeau]

Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble 'Live From Austin Texas'' is one of the few concert tapes I own.

[@Bloosee]

SRV has been my favorite guitarist for a long time. He's not only a musical genius but has that incredible charisma without even trying, his charisma comes thru his playing and singing. You should react to SRV playing with the legendary Albert King.

[@izzywong7027]

I was so lucky to see him play for free at an outdoor concert in Austin in 1982. He blew everyone away. Later, I saw him at a blues club called Antone’s, on NYE. Man, those were some exciting times, to see SRV back then.

[@patrickjohnson4912]

This is from his second show at Austin City Limits. I got to see him live a few months before he was taken from us. It was the most incredible show I've ever attended. He was co-headlining with Joe Cocker. It's been 32 years, and it's still one of the greatest experiences of my life. Rock on, gentlemen.

[@deborahcornell171]

Stevie's keyboardist, Reese Wynans, is featured prominently on 2 other songs from this same Austin City Limits show.. "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and "Couldn't Stand the Weather". In the latter, each bandmember is highlighted. I'm thrilled that you came back to SRV. Please do more! Btw, you're right. Stevie was SO cool. What's amazing is that he was also the kindest, most humble man you could ever hope to meet. The author of one of his biographies said he interviewed over a hundred people who knew Stevie for his book & the most commonly used words to describe him were "sweet, kind & humble". Imagine being so talented, achieving fame & success, conquering his addictions and still being that kind of person who always went out of his way to help others. He was admirable in so many ways & that needs to be remembered.💙☮💙

[@Shadowrider1872]

S.R.V was a musical magician! No one could touch his style of playing!

[@vincentjoyce5100]

He’s the pride of Texas. Lucky enough to see him spring break in 87 on the beach at Padre Island. Not only a phenomenal guitarist, his vocals were incredible too.

[@Spartyfan87]

Saw SRV live at a small venue in Ann Arbor 2 months before he passed. Unbelievable skill, charisma, and connection with his band. SRV takes up a big chunk of my late 20's and early 30's. Forever awe-inspiring, forever next level, the absolute GOAT.

[@lisamonderewicz2832]

Love love love seeing SRV. I could watch those hands play all day and night. He was on a level all by himself. Still miss him all the time; such a loss. That was not his brother swapping out that guitar... His brother is the phenomenal Jimmy Vaughn.

[@DoctorDave5]

That’s about as smooth as it gets. What a legend.

[@stephanietip]

Just by listening,you couldn't even tell he popped a string(and wouldn't know about the guitar swap)unless you saw it happen.Every time I see a new reaction notification,I click it just to see the reaction to it.Honestly,Reese Wynans has to be the best keyboardist ever.You literally couldn't focus on the blur that was his fingers.

[@waynekaminski5438]

SRV was so dialed in that he did not miss a beat while the tech was attaching the strap back on the guitar! So cool. SRV is my favorite frontman/guitar player.

[@michaelmingin4882]

SO glad I got to see him live one time -- in 1982 or 83 he opened for The Moody Blues at Madison Square Garden. He had just released his first album and no one had ever heard of him. Then he played Hendix's "Voodoo Chile" and I almost fell out of my seat.

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Dick Dale use to incorporate putting on a new string and tuning it a part of his solo.

[@shelter9236]

And when he plays behind his back it's just unreal, he was one with the guitar. And most of the time he plays with his eyes closed, so yeah, just remarkable.

[@legionofbarry]

You guys NEED to watch him live playing "Riviera Paradise" from Austin City Limits.

[@-davidolivares]

Yeah, it’s better than the album by far.

[@kenperk9854]

@@-davidolivares why haven't A&A allready done this one???? Are they holding out for some reason?

[@-davidolivares]

@@kenperk9854 They’re easily distracted… oooh, shiny.

[@scottingram7634]

Watching him play that song is a spiritual experience.

[@-davidolivares]

Ok, what I should have said is: Riviera Paradise is a deeper cut and probably wouldn’t make a “poll” in the first place, secondly, most people only know the popular tunes, thus, they would be picked over such a gem. A&A, prove me wrong.

[@lisatonzi9728]

You need to watch this song with SRV and Jeff Healy. It will blow your minds!

[@itzel1735]

Or just Jeff. They still haven’t.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

I was fortunate enough to see SRV during his In Step Tour on August 29, 1989 almost exactly one year before his tragic death. Someone left a tour shirt on my seat and never came back for it!✌🏻

[@catbutte4770]

I'm glad you two discussed that amazing pianist 🎹! And, of course, SRV excels in coolness 😎, and musicianship. 🎸 Love, love, love seeing SRV in action! 😻

[@Rob_Kates]

Reese Winans on the piano...a bad ass! I love watching SRV since I feel like he had complete mastery over his instrument. I loved his distinctive voice too.

[@sharrongrant6240]

This was from Austin City Limits and they had added Reece Wynan's on keyboard...love Stevie! Only saw him once in Aug. 86 in Dallas and he was incredible!!

[@maceomaceo11]

Stevie's brother was Jimmy Vaughn, an established Texas blues guitarist himself on the Texas circuit with The Fabulous Thunderbirds long before Stevie hit the circuit. He was beyond being a tech for anybody and The FT's were riding at their highest in this time frame anyway reaching their only national recognition (on the heels of SRV's stardom). I worked on road crews for years, and Rene Martinez' work here is masterclass in how a road crew tech is supposed to be. On the spot when something goes wrong, ready with the fix at any given moment and if being on stage is a necessity then do it without being noticed and without taking any attention off of the talent. Rene Martinez. A legend to the people that are the only true constants in the entertainment industry. The crews.

[@jjalanj7318]

1983 I went to see the Moody Blues. Opening act some guy I had never heard of before. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Words can't describe how blown away I was. I've seen some opening acts on the verge of stardom over the years, but nothing compared to Stevie. I was fortunate enough to see him 6 more times before he was so tragically taken from us. Each time I was left in awe by his talent. You might want to check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd as well. IMHO the most criminally underrated guitar player out there now. Keep up the good work guys.

[@chrisvickers7928]

I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn and his band opening for the Moody Blues in Calgary, greatest concert of my life.

[@wiremuwiniata1216]

Its the permanent "stank" face and head nods for me. That's how you know yall are enjoying it. Great reaction.

[@EddyMetal60]

I had the honor of seeing him play in '89 shortly before he passed. It's a concert I'll never forget. Btw, the other band that night was " just" Robert Plant and the new band he had just put together. What a memorable night.

[@marygoodson4920]

My favorite guitarist EVER. I am not a guitarist so I don't know the number string he used, but I know that he used insanely heavy strings that cut up most other people's fingers. Andy, your FACE! Love it.

[@Dragoninja]

Gotta give Props to the Stagehand who Helped with the Guitar Change. Stevie Ray Vaughn has so many Songs to Choose From, & Everyone has their Favorites. Here's a Couple of mines, "Pride And Joy", "Crossfire", Tightrope".

[@sherryarflin726]

One of the most gifted artist to come along ever and live, just hypnotic. There’s only ever been two guitarist to get a reaction like that from me. SRV and Duane Allman.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Texas Blues is Stevie Ray...loved watching him on local TV in Abilene, he was frequently on Austin City Limits

[@RyneMurray23]

You guys really need to check out "Mary had a little lamb" live from the same show as this performance. He turns this nursery rhyme into a blues masterpiece.

[@craigtennant7637]

I was fortunate to have seen him about 9 months before he died, up in Worcester, MA. It was Stevie's tour, with Jeff Beck as "special guest", yet he had so much respect for Jeff that he alternated opening with him each night of the tour. On the night that I saw them, Stevie was the opening act. It was fucking awesome.

[@scottingram7634]

That's like God opening for God.

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

♥♥♥ I saw Stevie at Red Rocks in 1989 - almost exactly a year before he passed. I was so thankful I got to see him... terrible loss. ♥♥♥ One of the best concerts I've ever seen. ♥♥♥

[@briantasse5257]

"Life Without You" live from the capital theater. It's everything that makes Stevie great all in one performance.

[@marvinpetty731]

Omg, that was soo smooth, I've never seen this before, his ppl are amazing, there where right there ready, wow!!! Soo awesome! Love you guys, happy new year!

[@home2624]

SRV is the best I've ever seen along with Hendrix. Check out Texas Flood (live at El Mocambo) if you haven't seen it. That piano solo was just brilliant. Musicianship at it's very best.

[@terriefelix820]

Hey guys I saw Stevie in concert at the Civic in Fargo ND just months before he died. It was a NIGHT I will never forget! He will always be the best guitarist ever born in my book! I'm a 62 year old woman and I was a teenager during the 70's OMG I could tell you stories I watched Edgar Winter's group do Frankenstein live at Dakota jam with Nazareth, Head East hell I was wasted at that concert! Watched ZZ Top so many times during the Sturgis, SD motorcycle rallies those were so freaking wild times lol. You guys would have loved the 70's! I truly enjoy watching your reaction to some of the greatest music ever produced - Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ACDC, so freaking many! The days of parting in a smoke hazed house, people dropping acid YEA man those where the days. Hey don't let my crazy parting days fool you I still ended up with three degrees, and A.A.S degree in HR, Bachelor Degree in Business, and an MBA lol I partied hard to get all that! Andy and Alex you guys are great and again I f__king love your show!

[@lisaannbarriner9633]

His brother played in the Fabulous Thunderbirds. They were pretty good, too. Songs like WRAP IT UP, POWERFUL STUFF, TUFF ENUFF. You should give them at least a listen , if nothing else, on your own.

[@royfisher7811]

I just worked with Reese Wynans when he gigged here a few weeks ago with Joe Bonamassa at the Van Wezel in Sarasota...hung out right before the show and talked about his time playing with Stevie in Double Trouble. I love my job....

[@thomaswest7746]

And the fact that he knew exactly where to go to finish the solo but to be in tune to carry it out is amazing to me

[@burmajones803]

I saw SRV in 1986 on the Soul to Soul tour. At Milwaukee Summerfest. With his brother's band, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, opening. The encore featured he and Jimmie playing on one double-necked guitar. Great concert.

[@mhleadpastorscnc10]

My favorite guitarist of all time too and this video really shows the unspeakable talent of his keyboard player. Other worldly. You made a great point about the keyboard solo being so good that you didn’t miss Stevie playing. Awesome work as always guys. Blessings

[@jamesthompson3947]

I am 65 ,playing guitar 55 years and Vaughn is never lost playing lead .. never !

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Double Trouble is such a legendary band, and Reese on the keys, perfection….Reese now plays with the equally legendary Joe Bonamassa

[@pipperlou6753]

Oh, I love you, Andy! I’ve been waiting to hear you say, orange slice , for a long time! It’s alive!! Love SRV…and loved your reactions!

[@sonicguppy]

I was fortunate enough to see SRV a bunch of times. He was absolutely incredible live. One of my favorite shows of all time was SRV and Jeff Beck at MSG in NYC back in 89. They jammed on I'm going down for an encore together. Amazing

[@jillplatte6370]

My favorite of all his songs. Pure joy!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

You just know they practiced that more than once. True professionals. Sign of greatness: do the work before you go on stage so that you make something difficult look easy.

[@ammie8659]

I know you've seen him do Voodoo Child, but you need to see him do it live at the El Mocambo. Iconic. Chills. In this clip he's clean and sober, you can tell the difference from before 1987.

[@sherryheim5504]

Eric Clapton was driving and a SRV song came on the radio, first time he had ever heard him. Clapton pulled to the side of the road, finished listening to the song and called his manager/assistant and said, get me the name of that person and set up a meeting with him ASAP, I need to know this man. He also said that SRV was channeled, the music just came into him and poured out. Clapton said we all get lost sometimes and forget where we are in a song or just forget the song all together but not Stevie, it was all coming to him from some place beyond. Highest praise in my opinion. I just love Stevie, it is so sad that his life ended so abruptly and so soon but thankfully we live in a time when his amazing music can now live on forever.

[@robertamcdonald-huey4319]

He was amazing. I saw him in a tiny club in Richmond VA where he broke a string close to the end of a song He changed keys and finished with the string flying around. Of all of my live concerts he was the best.