Jimmie Vaughan

Jimmie Vaughan
Vaughan performing in 2012
Background information
Born (1951-03-20) March 20, 1951
Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
GenresElectric blues, blues rock, Texas blues, jazz blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years activeLate 1960s–present
LabelsEpic, Shout! Factory, Proper Records, The Last Music Company
Formerly ofThe Vaughan Brothers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Websitejimmievaughan.com

Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan Jr. (born March 20, 1951) is an American blues rock guitarist and singer based in Austin, Texas. A founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, he is the older brother of the deceased Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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.

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