Jimmie Vaughan
Jimmie Vaughan | |
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Vaughan performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 20, 1951 Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Electric blues, blues rock, Texas blues, jazz blues |
| Occupation | 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 |
Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan Jr. (born March 20, 1951) is an American blues rock guitarist and singer based in Austin, Texas. He is the older brother of the Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was a founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
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.