Jimmy Vaughan

Jimmie Vaughan (born March 20, 1951) is an American blues guitarist and singer from Dallas, Texas. He is the older brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. Significant influence upon Jimmie Vaughan’s style came from Freddie King, who advised him personally; from Albert King and B. B. King; as well as from Johnny “Guitar” Watson. Vaughan says that he and his younger brother Stevie Ray Vaughan studied Johnny “Guitar” Watson more than any other single guitarist. He formed the band The Fabulous Thunderbirds with singer and harpist Kim Wilson, bassist Keith Fergusson, and drummer Mike Buck. (The original Fabulous Thunderbirds were all protégés of Austin, Texas, blues club owner Clifford Antone). The band’s first four albums, released between 1979 and 1983, are ranked among the most important ‘white blues’ recordings.

Thanks to Scott Tolmie for sending me a link to this clip.