Stevie Ray Vaughan - Craig L. Hopkins

It is no easy feat to capture the enormous spirit of Stevie Ray Vaughan
a man whose presence in the world was like an untamable fire
shooting flames of raw talent
passion
and innovation. That bright light wrestled with a dark side
an addiction and sadness that threatened to put out the fire forever. His unmatched guitar playing
buttery vocals
and unforgettable songs made him a triple threat. Vaughan is arguably the greatest guitar god who has ever lived
a re-inventor of guitar and the blues. Twenty years after his death
he lives on in the hearts of millions of people around the world.In a day-by-day format
Craig Hopkins presents an unprecedented celebration of this wonderful artist. This book is the first installment of a two-volume account of Vaughan's life. With this work
Hopkins delivers one of the most detailed biographies of any musician. This edition covers the complete history of Vaughan's roots
from his childhood to just before his first major release. Filled with testimonials from those who knew him best and from fans everywhere
along with facts about tour dates and recordings
stories about his bands and life on the road
rare artistic and historic photographs
and more
this lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate collector's item for any Stevie Ray Vaughan fan.