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Jimmie Vaughan
American blues rock guitarist and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan Jr. (born March 20, 1951)[2] is an American blues rock guitarist and singer based in Austin, Texas.[1] He is the older brother of the late Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Born | (1951-03-20) March 20, 1951 (age 73) Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Electric blues,[1] blues rock,[1] Texas blues, jazz blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | Late 1960s–present |
Labels | Epic, Shout! Factory, Proper Records, The Last Music Company |
Formerly of | The Vaughan Brothers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds |
Website | jimmievaughan |
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Several notable blues guitarists have had a significant influence on Vaughan's playing style, including the "Three Kings" (Albert, Freddie, and B.B. King) and Johnny "Guitar" Watson.