Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for revitalizing Texas blues in the 1980s with his fiery technique and soulful intensity. With landmark tracks like “Pride and Joy,” “Texas Flood,” and “Crossfire,” Vaughan fused blistering guitar virtuosity with deep emotional expression, blending blues, rock, and jazz influences. His passionate playing, raw vocals, and magnetic stage presence made him a modern blues icon, inspiring generations of musicians before his life was tragically cut short in 1990.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan, taken at the Auditorium Shores, Austin TX in 1984 by photographer Scott Newton from our exclusive collection, The Scott Newton Archive.
Available as a signed, limited edition photographic print, comes with a certificate of authenticity.
You can add framing to your print purchase if needed, or simply order the print unframed. Our framing service is provided by a reputable, local professional custom framer here in Austin. Prints are framed in a classic museum-style frame using archival techniques. This consists of a 3" white matt, plain black wood surround, and conservation clear, UV-protected glass. Upgrade to non-glare museum glass for an additional fee.
Fine art print of Stevie Ray Vaughan playing "Number One" by Tracy Anne Hart, taken in September 1989. This image (flipped on its side) was used for the front cover of the "Real Deal" Greatest Hits CD.
Photographer's notes: "To really understand the power of Stevie’s playing you have to look beyond the equipment and into his heart, and at his strong, beautiful hands. In a sacrifice of blood for the blues he frequently gave his calluses, skin, and fingernails to the enormous strings that were an integral part of his sound. He also had a wonderfully warm, tight handshake. My Mother told me never to trust a man with a weak grip. No problems here!
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Signed limited edition print of Stevie Ray Vaughan with W.C. Clark Blues Revue, Jimmie Vaughan, Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton, Kim Wilson, and Denny Freeman for Season 15, Episode 6 in 1990 by Scott Newton.
© 1989 Austin PBS
Prints from this collection are hand-signed and numbered by Scott Newton, in a true limited edition, with only 200 prints total being produced of each image, across all sizes. The prints will feature an embossed ACL stamp, and will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity, hand-signed by Steven Walker, founder owner of Modern Rocks Gallery.