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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.
King and Guy are among the stars who interpret Vaughan's own songbook in live performances backed by either his old band, Double Trouble, or the larger Tilt-a-Whirl Band. Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Dr. John, and the late guitarslinger's big brother, Jimmie Vaughan (himself a major figure since his days with the Fabulous Thunderbirds) all pay gritty musical homage noteworthy for powerhouse guitar work. Whether clad in coveralls (Guy) or Armani (Clapton, of course), each reaches the same common ground in the soul-deep language of the blues; equally important, the choice of material points up Vaughan's sure sense of blues song form and a penchant for tough, frequently witty lyrics that fit snugly into blues traditions. The 80-minute concert also intersperses brief interviews with the principals, with the music building toward a satisfying climax in three high-octane jams featuring the headliners in lively exchanges. The DVD optimizes the full-frame visuals of the original videotaped special, and the 5.1 audio mix likewise fine-tunes the straightforward stereo mix with some added ambience. --Sam Sutherland
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"A Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan" shows some marvelous performances of Vaughan's work by some of the great bluesman and guitarists. Clapton, Cray, Guy, Raitt, King and even Vaughan's very talented brother crank through the better known Stevie Ray tunes with incredible musical mastery.
Interupting some great jams, unfortunately, is a bunch of interviews. They are interesting, but kill the flow of the concert. It seems like a PBS special.
I recommend "A Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughan," but get one of Stevie Ray's concert CDs or DVDs instead if you are looking to hear top Vaughan blues.
Or, get a BB King or Buddy Guy CD. If you buy this one, fast forward through the interviews.
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First of all this WAS a PBS TV special which appeared on Austin City Limits. Second, anyone who thinks Jimmie Vaughan can't play the guitar doesn't know what they are talking about. He and Stevie's styles are very different but they are both excellent guitar players. Even Eric Clapton says so. Jimmie's style is much more economical than Stevie's but he's a wonderful guitar player non-the-less. Don't equate flash with ability. Stevie was a flashier guitarist but that doesn't negate Jimmie's ability what-so-ever.
By The Don
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When I checked the line up I didn't really give buying this disc much thought. But after Jimmies try hard performance, performing in the light of his far more talented brother, I was more than a little disappointed. Jimmie just cant play, and the others seemed to be held back as though they weren't really into it. Given the event, I found this surprising. You would think a performance in Stevie's memory would inspire greater performances but I have seen them all perform well above what they do here. For all that, it is still rare to see performers like this all in one place, paying tribute to a genuinely brilliant talent who is so sadly missed. If you want to remember the man, then this isn't the best way to go.
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Almost great
Well the list of guitarists is something to be expected considering they are paying homage to one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Read more
Published on Sep 20 2002 by Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars
JIMMI HENDRICKS PLAYED ROCK BUT STEVIE PLAYS THE BLUES
Both guitarists were on an equal plane. Stevie learned from jimmi and countless other blues players few know about. He did things with a guitar few could follow. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2002
2.0 out of 5 stars
Why not get the real thing?
With the possible exception of Buddy Guy, SRV played with more intensity than any of these guys. In his interview Clapton says that, after he heard SRV he (Clapton) was... Read more
Published on Aug 12 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving
The greatest blues players pay tribute to the man who may be the greatest blues player ever. The full song clips of BB King, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray are enought to... Read more
Published on April 14 2000 by Quentin Dastugue
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of all time greatest
Please notice that I'm from Denmark and that my english probably ain't perfect, sorry !-But I would like to say that a Tribute to SRV. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interviews mar otherwise fabulous performances
Buy this but keep the remote close by after the first listen. Frankly, I'm getting very angry by the many DVDs that are almost ruined, as this one, by interruptions that are boring... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2000 by James Turney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interviews mar otherwise fabulous performances
Buy this but keep the remote close by after the first listen. Frankly, I'm getting very angry by the many DVDs that are almost ruined, as this one, by interruptions that are boring... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2000 by James Turney
5.0 out of 5 stars
This DVD tribute to Stevie is great !
First of all , I will give credit to all musicans who made this recording and how great they did it. Read more
Published on Dec 3 1999 by Jan Tore Lauritsen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy it!
Yes, there is a geat sound and a big list of performer artists. BUT there is a lote of dialogue befor any songs, that make this DVD goot to one time earing.
Published on Aug 15 1999 by carmi@bigfoot.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great tribute to a master bluesman.
This dvd is a great tribute to a master bluesman. All the great ones go before their time. GET THIS DVD!!
Published on July 16 1999 by brannon@netdoor.com
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