A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

Starring:Jimmie Vaughan, B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Art Neville, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Reese Wynans, Bill Willis (VI), Denny Freeman, George Rains, Reginald Brisbon, LeRoy Burns, Dennis King
Director: Gary Menotti
Studio: Sony
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Already a legend among musicians, Stevie Ray Vaughan was bringing new relevance and popularity to the blues when his career was cut short in a fatal helicopter accident following a 1990 concert appearance. His music offered the drama and sheer firepower of rock, and his flamboyant live shows likewise proved well suited to arena-sized crowds, yet there was little argument that Vaughan's fealty to the blues remained at the core of his style. This 1996 concert tribute underscores that common denominator through muscular performances from contemporary blues masters who readily (and appropriately) confirm the Texas guitarist as a true peer--it's no small matter that bona fide influences Buddy Guy and B.B. King cite the honoree on an equal plane with Vaughan's most obvious rock forebear, Jimi Hendrix.

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Already a legend among musicians, Stevie Ray Vaughan was bringing new relevance and popularity to the blues when his career was cut short in a fatal helicopter accident following a 1990 concert appearance. His music offered the drama and sheer firepower of rock, and his flamboyant live shows likewise proved well suited to arena-sized crowds, yet there was little argument that Vaughan's fealty to the blues remained at the core of his style. This 1996 concert tribute underscores that common denominator through muscular performances from contemporary blues masters who readily (and appropriately) confirm the Texas guitarist as a true peer--it's no small matter that bona fide influences Buddy Guy and B.B. King cite the honoree on an equal plane with Vaughan's most obvious rock forebear, Jimi Hendrix.

Customer Reviews:

Good music, poor editing.......2007-04-27

I agree with the previous sentiments that this is edited all wrong. Between each song is an interview that is several minutes at times, and stops the flow of the music.

The songs themselves are well done, there's a lot of talent giving tribute to a lot of talent--and the result is impressive.

SRV rocks!.......2007-03-10

There was no lead in on the dvd - it just jumped into a interview with Bonnie Raitt. But the music is the only thing that matters and this cd has the best of the best!

SRV Tribute.......2007-01-29

Clips of SRV, Raitt, Clapton, BBKing, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy and John Vaughan, Dr John on the piano Double Trouble all helping each other out in a great concert.

This is one of the best since the Last Waltz

Live Blues SRV style.......2007-01-24

I had this in VHS format but, wanted the DVD because of the better technology and the improved visual/sound quality. Stevie has always brought me to the heart of the Austin high power blues venue.

A Different Look at SRV's Music.......2007-01-10

"A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan" is probably not what you would expect; it's less of a documentary and more of a farewell concert. The artists chosen to play each of SRV's songs tend to lose the feeling of his music in translation over the course of the show, but on the same token it's interesting to see how each artist would have played the song if it was them who wrote it. All in all, it's a good addition to the library of anyone who is a fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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