Stevie Ray Vaughan earned respect as both a blues and rock player-a musician who could bridge the two worlds in a single solo. As with all great guitarists, his rhythm playing was as strong as his leads. He excelled at a style of shuffle playing that has its roots in earlier players, yet he was able to turn it into a personal trademark. This column is dedicated to Stevie's memory.
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Blues Power - Texas Boogie: Stevie Ray and the Shuffle
Jim Duff Music Blog
Growing up in Kentucky, Jim Duff counted the legends of traditional Country music as his heroes. Artists like Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Townes Van Zandt made a huge impact on the young songwriter and helped shape his sound. However, music was not his only talent and life took him in another direction for a while.
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