Texas is the honorary home of roadhouse music and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan its uncrowned king. More than just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie Ray Vaughan ERoadhouse BluesE tells the stories of the great Texan musicians that came before him and influenced him so deeply. It puts in context Stevie Ray's rise to fame a including the part played by his family his friends his heroes (like Jimi Hendrix) and his addiction to drink and drugs a as well as the lasting impact that his brief but turbulent life and work had on his contemporaries and on later generations of blues fans and guitar players.

About the Author
Hugh Gregory is a music writer, journalist and critic. He is the author of The Real Rhythm And Blues, 1000 Great Guitarists, Soul Music A-Z, and Who's Who In Country Music. He is a regular contributor to music magazines such as Country Music International and Folk Roots, and has worked as contributing editor to important reference titles such as Brewer's Dictionary of 20th Century Music. Gregory lives in Italy.


Book Information
ISBN 9780879307479
Author Hugh Gregory
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Backbeat Books
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 526g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 187mm * 12mm