His band playing 60s covers, opened for Hendrix. And, even Jimi was impressed at how he could cop every one of his licks.
However, he went on to discover Freddie King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson and such 'less is more' type guitar players, and changed his style. The end result is what we know today.
I hear you. What's great is when you see him now, he plays a ton of both styles, plus now he does his Jimmy Reed Highway 'Eddie Taylor' style thing too, and just plays the shit out of all of it, it's insane how deep, both soul and technique wise, JV is. My all time favorite player. Once when I saw him at Antone's he said he's 'just' playing BB King and, as you mention, Johnny Guitar Watson, which was the only time I've ever heard him talk on stage about what he's playing.
Yeah and somehow he throws it all in a bag and it comes out 100% Genuine Asskicking Jimmie Vaughan!! Guys that rag on him have no clue about the Blues do they!
COOL MARCHES ON! Love this guy. Thank's for the post.
catssniffs 2 years ago
he has a very unique style. No one sounds like Jimmie. He may not be the fastest player ever, but who cares!? Still a great player.
FatMaro 2 years ago
He can play fast as hell (Or at least used to be able to) he just chooses not to. Which is harder than you might imagine.
JilaX 2 years ago
@JilaX prove it
SKAuthenticDank 10 months ago
@SKAuthenticDank Read any bio?
His band playing 60s covers, opened for Hendrix. And, even Jimi was impressed at how he could cop every one of his licks.
However, he went on to discover Freddie King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson and such 'less is more' type guitar players, and changed his style. The end result is what we know today.
JilaX 10 months ago
"lord, what a sad affair"
PaulNiehausIV 2 years ago
I love the way he plays the guitar. Could listen to it all day,
montecore18 2 years ago
I don't know if I like the T-Birds era Jimmie better or his psuedo Johnny Guitar Watson vibes.
Its all so sweet.
EVANRUDEBLUES 3 years ago
I hear you. What's great is when you see him now, he plays a ton of both styles, plus now he does his Jimmy Reed Highway 'Eddie Taylor' style thing too, and just plays the shit out of all of it, it's insane how deep, both soul and technique wise, JV is. My all time favorite player. Once when I saw him at Antone's he said he's 'just' playing BB King and, as you mention, Johnny Guitar Watson, which was the only time I've ever heard him talk on stage about what he's playing.
jayscott49 3 years ago
Yeah and somehow he throws it all in a bag and it comes out 100% Genuine Asskicking Jimmie Vaughan!! Guys that rag on him have no clue about the Blues do they!
EVANRUDEBLUES 3 years ago
Ain't that the truth? Amen, my brother, amen.
jayscott49 3 years ago
Crossroads
MITCHWILD 4 years ago
Wow, amazing! This is great, Jimmie Vaughn is one of my heroes.
Orangestratocaster 4 years ago 3
This song is a Gatemouth Brown song called 'Dirt Work At The Crossroads' and its gonna be on the DVD. I can't wait!!
dannoserous 4 years ago
JIMMIE IS MY F%$*ING HERO!!! this video rocks!! I was there!!! what song was this? I cant remember... incredible concert man
mtskier05 4 years ago 2
Thank you for posting this. If you've got more, please post it.
Jimmie is the man. I wish he would come to Denmark and play one time.
AA1969 4 years ago 2
please post more of this material, if you have it. I watch this everyday!
Bornysblues 4 years ago 2
Go Jimmie Go!
sunnfun 4 years ago
yeah man, I hear ya!!!!
Bornysblues 4 years ago
JIMMIE!!!
rock5ta12 4 years ago
NOBODY plays what Jimmie plays, original and soulful to the bone.
jayscott49 4 years ago
Jimmie's style makes me go crazy! I love it!
bluesWalberg 4 years ago
sexy!
LifeByTheDrop 4 years ago
Ohhyeah! Your right, he rocks!
Bornysblues 4 years ago