Listening to one Jimmie song is a college course on rhythm, feel, and groove. If you compare Jimmie with Stevie, you're missing the point; just enjoy their music. It's not a competition.
Signed my Jimmie Vaughan Strat pick guard after his show a few years back and got a picture of us. Great gentleman and performer. Very sparse and unique style of playing that oozes Texas.
I knew Jimmie's music before Stevie. He's the older brother and not in anyone's shadow. He is a gentleman to put up with all the Stevie Ray fanatics. His style is totally unique and he is one cool dude. Guys like Muddy, Son House and even Hendrix didn't leave their marks because they were the most technical guys around. They left their marks because they were unique, they had their own sounds and styles. That's what really matters, not how fast you can play. Jimmie points that out here while remaining one humble, cool dude.
William did you know that when Hendrix was 17 he found out where Son House lived. One day he knocked on his door and the two became friends until Hendrix died. At this point Son House had not played since his buddy Willy Brown died in1953.
Dont get me wrong I personally prefer dig in and get cha some guts approach eg.S RV and a few others ,but if you looking for the real deal , hurt you with one note then JV's the kat
Am a huge SRV fan, yet Jimmy's collaboration with John Lee Hooker on Boom Boom, is an unparalleled achievement, that take is one of the most outstanding of one of the coolest blues songs, performed thus by two of the coolest blues cats around
@@emptyarms6113 Up through the 70s B.B. was actually a bit more acrobatic on the fretboard. There's videos where you can hear him really get excited and stretch his fingers a bit.
You hit the nail on the head brother, that was a Vaughn smile for sure. I miss Stevie every damn day. Just listened to a Martin Scorsese cd of SRV that I received in the mail today. Really fine music and sounded great on a new audio system I purchased last week.
Jimmie "Wishing Stevie was here to see this." tugged my heart strings. Such a great guy. Thank you Jimmie for the inspiration and stories and awesome music over the years! I feel you're a legendary blues guitarist and songwriter. And I also wish Stevie was here. I feel he was the only player that could touch Hendrix in with what someone can do with a guitar in their hands. Thank you too Stevie for the inspiration and legendary guitar playing!
Tim Gann I hear you. That's a wise way to look at it. Its stll a bummer though. I'm a native Texan (Dallas/Fort Worth area) and the untimely loss of our ultimate "Local Boy Makes Good" really hit us hard. I was about 18 years old and a budding guitar player myself. Stevie was my hero. When I learned of his death it felt like I got hit in the gut with a sledge hammer.
Recently saw Jimmie in concert. Put this on your Bucket List. He is a senior statesman for the blues. A player worth listening to and a show worth seeing. Love his style.
One thing Stevie always said his brother was a better player then him. I heard one time at a convience store Stevie was at some guy ask him if he.would get him a pack of smokes at first Stevie said yeah, but before he got his smokes in his hand the guy made a remark about how he is.so much a better player then your brother. Then Stevie said just for that your not getting your cigarettes
I'm from Dallas and watched Jimmy grow up from a great local guitarist to the international legend he is today. He the real deal, humble and proves that sometimes less is more. Jimmy inspired me to be a pro bass player that toured for over 30 years playing in funky blues joints.
Myself man Saw these guys from the beginning enjoyed them jamming into the we hours then tip toe into work and make to band practice that night awesome
I’m lucky enough to have seen both Vaughan brothers play! Even got to shake Stevie’s hand! And I got to meet and chat with Jimmie- when I was introduced to him as “J.D., the fanatical blues guitar player,” Jimmie put his arm around my shoulder and said, “Hey brother, all us blues guitar players are fanatics, right??” Absolute gentleman- made my day, for sure! I’m a fan for life...
I had the pleasure meeting jimmy in the 80;s in Antwerp. Nice Guy. at that time he had personalised picks. I found one on stage, I still have it and cherish it. Occasionally I even use.
Much much much love for Jimmie Lee Vaughan. That man had been through the wringer and still has a great outlook on life. You can see, hear and feel how much he misses little bro Stevie Ray..
"The world misses his guitar playing. I miss my brother." Or something like that. Yeh. Mine passed in January of 1995. So I know the feeling, Jimmy. What a classy guy. I have spent enough time playing out, to know they are few and far between. And he's right about the point he made regarding developing your own style. If you want to grow as a player, at some point you have to quit working out other people's music, and just sit in the dark, unplugged, and start going over exercises and scales and let the melodies begin to flow ... but you must have the technique down first. I have been playing 58+ years, and to this day I still go back and work on exercises ... makes a huge difference in what comes out of my guitar.
I’m 45 , I was in a car accident 10 years ago , became a paraplegic, finally took up the guitar about three years ago and I’ve completely dove in head first. I used to play the drums. I’ve made pretty good progress 8n the past couple years but can’t help and wonder if it’s just too late 8n life. Please give me your honest opinion , too late or no ?
So nice to see Stevie's blood bro..imagining what Stevie would look like now..or sound like ..Jimmie is and was a great bro to Stevie..IMO the greatest guitarist that ever lived!
When you first start learning the electric guitar, you quickly discover Stevie and you are instantly amazed. Then you bump into Family Style and you listen to Jimmie too. You learn his story and you assume he is the lesser known brother because he was a worse guitar player. You just ignore his work for a few years while still learning the instrument. Once you're on a certain level you suddenly begin to appreciate Jimmie as a separate musical force and realize you had underestimated him. Final stage: you recognize Jimmie Vaughan as a blues guitar legend of his own.
jimmie you are the man 14 years old on the streets playing dam i hope you come to florida again soon with out you we would not have stevie you kick ass thank you your fan frank diaz
Great interview. I really like Jimmy's demeanor, very well grounded, honest and open. Love his perspective on "well what is it you do differently?" . Great insight.
Thanks Jimmy. Stevie is my favorite of all, but big brother was such a big influence that you've influenced me too. And thanks for standing up for liberty.
Jimmy has always seemed really simple and humble and never tries to come across as something he's not. Stevie praised his playing constantly and always said "I play 80% of what I can play but Jimmy only plays 20% of what he can play". Now do I think Jimmy can play better than Stevie? No. But do I think he's a really nice guy that just loves what he does as much as Stevie loved what he did? Yes.
I know exactly what you mean. Great comment. I saw Jimmy Vaughn play that other 80% on a rainy night in Melbourne Australia at 3:00 AM until 6:00 AM. set ! Believe me Jimmy could play just like Stevie when he wanted too. He was just so reserved and humble and inclined that way on stage. He played with his fingers mostly and it took him about an hour to really get all ten of them just ripping it up. Stevie just ran with with all of it, all the time. And, Jimmy was Stevie's role model. Those two on a stage together? Now their was something I would have loved to see. Blues Masters. Super fun to watch and hear.
I didn't get to play with any of these guys or be one of these guys, but I did get to go to the concerts and absorb the vibes which you could feel for days afterwards, so that's going to have to be good enough. In fact, yeah, it *was* good enough.
Jimmie is a great guy . I had the good fortune to meet him and he graciously autographed a t shirt for me . Also I got to see SRV several times which was always fantastic.
There is a star 0n the street at the Orpheum theater in memphis, TN, with Stevie Ray Vaughan name on it, He recording live there on August 26, 1986. Love his music.
as a 45 year ...but still novice player, I love hearing how these greats like the same artists I do and how they found their own way and style... When BB King says 'I cant play the chords or I can't play that fast stuff" I take heart and keep playin'...humility is a great teacher.
And Arnold and Morgan Music in Garland. Bought my 1st Fender Twin there and my first Telecaster from Jimmy Wallace at Melody Shop back in 73. Had Charley's do some work my guitar back in the day. Good memories.
I like when Jim says that our brain will tell us who we are, or, what we want to be on guitar in relation to our unique sound. I believe him even if I haven't experienced what he says yet. Something to look forward to. Thanks Jimmy!!!
Jimmy's a cool dude I saw him in Aurora Illinois playing on the river Then the next weekend I saw him at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival and he was great at both of them when he and Robert Cray and the boys played six string down at Crossroads it was epic it was perfect look it up and listen to it wow Crank It Up I was there!!!!!!!!!🎸🔊🎵🎶 😎👍
That was cool to listen to. Great stories. Miss hearing you with the FTB’s and SRV. On the radio. Wrap it up is a amazing song and one of the hottest videos till this day! 👍🎸🇺🇸
I bought a candy apple red one directly from Jimmie. It was displayed for sale at meet & greet after his show in New Hampshire. I said this one's gotta be just right if they sent it to you. It's a sweet player for sure! I have been blessed to be friends with Jimmie & Stevie through the years.
I live in Austin and get to see Jimmie Vaughan play all the time. You can tell he still loves playing guitar for an audience. He's a natural entertainer. He plays that white strat everytime I see him. I love that he has no pedal board and plays the same guitar for his entire show. He's a real throwback player and very entertaining to see if you haven't had the chance to see him.
The unique thing about Jimmie and Stevie's relationship is they each thought the other was the best guitar player. They were the biggest fans to each other. That is a special relationship and Jimmy and double trouble have done a great job working with young talent.
I got into the Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1981. I had "whats the word" and "girls go wild" ...i still rate them as 2 of my favourite all time albums. When Stevie's first album came out, I never connected that he was Jimmie's brother...for a few months. No internet, and not a lot of info in Australia about texas blues scene. I used to go to the library to read downbeat magazine..and there it mentioned they were bro's...like a lightbulb went off..it all made sense. Luckiliy I got see Stevie in 1984, and again in '86 with Fabulous T-Birds as support...i watched them play the twin neck guitar guitar doing Dick Dale's pipeline..best gig i ever saw..magic. At one stage there I owned a polka dot buddy guy copy strat, that had Stevie's signature and the words "see you soon" on the headstock - made by Chris Kinman (of pickup fame)..they took the neck to an autograph signing that Stevie was doing in 84, and he wrote in gold marker and they laquered over it with clear..so it was permanent. sold it some time in the 90's for $400 ..i still kick myself over that one. Not for the value, just as a keepsake.
Jimmie is my favorite guitar player. His tone, his touch and dynamics, his feeling. Wow.......I can only recommend spending time listening to him. He just knows where and when to put the right notes. He has an intuitive touch and connection with the instrument that is lacking in today's "super players". Jimmie is a real super player.
Jimmie should've gotten,then and now,WAY more recognition and respect,accolades.Not that he doesn't-he is owed MUCH MORE. SRV's shadow loomed-and looms-deservedly-LARGE,I get that.Just wish Jimmie Vaughn could have an interview,solely focused on Jimmie that does not mention SRV. Tho how'd this ever be possible?
Indeed how can one interview the man without any reference to his little brother... Yet, frankly... any interviewer who'd interviewed Stevie without any reference to his older brother.. Well wouldn't be much good, would he?... If Jimmy's talking about guitars, playing,... Stevie will come up.. If Stevie's talking about guitars, playing,... Jimmy will come up.. It's that simple
My first electric guitar was a Jimmie Vaughan signature. It was made in Mexico and I loved it. It's a real rugged yet sweet 50s instrument, just sang and yelled. I sold it to pay for my wedding. I miss that strat so much.
Man.... Got here lateasphukk, but this upload proves there's still humility in the music biz. I've seen this guy 15+ times, and his lil bro 4 when he was kicking, and they both kill it. Big brother was always saying good things about lil bro, and vise versa. Gotta LOVE that. I'll bet alot of fams could learn a thing or two from the Vaughn's. Listen to them both lots 2 this day! Played Stevie's "Texas Flood" during hurricane Harvey loud enough to here it over my damn gen set, AND the wind! ❤S. E. TEXAS❤....... F. U. Harvey!
Stevie is still here.if anyone can't see him living within his brother your blind.i just wish Jimmy could realize that.all we are is a memory anyway and a soul and our falling angels live through us
I met JLV & the T Birds (which had Doyle Bramhall 2 in the touring line up) in Adelaide, South Australia after a gig. A highlight of my musical life. The coolest cats
Saw Jimmie Vaughn in a club in St. Kilda in Melbourne Australia in 1989/90. He went on around 3:00 Am after Charlie Musslewhite's set. He played his electric guitar with his fingers. It took him about an hour before he was warmed up and just cooking with gas. By the time he finished around 6:00 AM he was absolutely on fire EXACTLY like his brother! Only difference was he was using all his fingers on BOTH hands ! There was an opener that night too. And an amazing 10 year old Australian busker (with his dad) kid on harp who bent notes and played flawless blues harp that blew everybody's mind. Jimmy Vaughn is amazing just like his brother.
