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For those that have about 40 minutes to spare to learn a little bit about a man who I consider one of the best of the best.

He couldn't read or write music, but boy did he ever make some fantastic music.

I hope all will take the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BIeeUFVcEM

""" He couldn't read or write music "" < The edit .



You mean all those little balls, and sqwiggles with flags ? I thought those were for people who like to over complicate things. If you spend all your time learning that you might as well be in a marching band or orchestra :<0) Takes away from real practice time and says nothing about feel.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

You mean all those little balls, and sqwiggles with flags ? I thought those were for people who like to over complicate things. If you spend all your time learning that you might as well be in a marching band or orchestra :<0) Takes away from real practice time and says nothing about feel.

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

""" He couldn't read or write music "" < The edit .

You mean all those little balls, and sqwiggles with flags ? I thought those were for people who like to over complicate things. If you spend all your time learning that you might as well be in a marching band or orchestra :<0) Takes away from real practice time and says nothing about feel.

Thank you! :

I just LOVE how when you watch him play he is using his guitar to actually "sing" you see him moving his lips and the guitar is doing the talking!

The man was AMAZING no doubt about it!

You play any SRV ProudMarineDad?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Back in the early 1980s I was driving down the road with the radio on. Suddenly Voodoo Child came on and I was surprised that there was a version by Hendrix that I had never heard before. I knew it had to be Hendrix, because others may have copied his style, but no one could play like he did. When the song finally ended the announcer said the tune was done by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Blew my mind that anyone would even attempt Voodoo Child after Hendrix, but Stevie Ray was his equal.

When the great Eric Clapton first heard Stevie on the radio he had to pull his car off the road and listen. He then vowed to find out who this guitarist was. That says volumes about his talent when Clapton pulls off the road to listen.

Originally Posted by Chevhead

I just LOVE how when you watch him play he is using his guitar to actually "sing" you see him moving his lips and the guitar is doing the talking!

The man was AMAZING no doubt about it!

You play any SRV ProudMarineDad?

I have a Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Strat, yes.
I also have a Carvin DC127.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

""" He couldn't read or write music "" < The edit .



You mean all those little balls, and sqwiggles with flags ? I thought those were for people who like to over complicate things. If you spend all your time learning that you might as well be in a marching band or orchestra :<0) Takes away from real practice time and says nothing about feel.

I couldn't disagree more, but every 50-100 years someone comes along who can break all the rules and achieve greatness because of who they are.... for the rest of us mortals....

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

I have a Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Strat, yes.
I also have a Carvin DC127.

are you playing 13s down a half step

have you guys seen the video with SRV and Albert King.... some memorable moments there too...