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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Crossfire

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Stephen “Stevie” Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American blues guitarist. He was the younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan and frontman for Double Trouble, a band that included bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton. Born in Dallas, Vaughan moved to Austin at the age of 17 and began his music career. Later, producer John H. Hammond arranged a deal with Epic Records in 1983. Alcohol and drug abuse severely affected his health before he became sober in late 1986. After three years without a new album, he returned to the studio, releasing In Step. The album produced the single “Crossfire” in July 1989, which became a number one hit. In 1990, Vaughan performed at Alpine Valley Music Theatre before an audience of approximately 25,000. Leaving that... Read on...

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