The 1980s were a time for some incredible blues rock musicians to shine. Bands and musicians such as Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones, Robert Cray, and more put out noteworthy albums during the decade. Among them was Stevie Ray Vaughan. Many will know Vaughan for some of his classic songs, like “Voodoo Child“ and “Cold Shot,“ but he was also an exceptional guitar player. As the official Stevie Ray Vaughan website notes, he was ranked #12 on the greatest guitarists of all-time list by Rolling Stones. Stevie Ray Vaughan's impact on rock is immeasurable. Countless rock musicians have paid tribute or cited him as a reference, like John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr, Corey Stevens, and more, as Rolling Stones says. But unfortunately, rock legends don't live forever. Vaughan tragically died on August 27, 1990, in a helicopter crash, sending ripples throughout the music industry for years to come (via Stevie Ray Vaughan Archive). When a celebrity passes, oftentimes the matter of who inherits what
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