The quintessential, one-and-only exhibition on blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan comes to Austin at the Bullock Museum from March 10th until July 23rd. Named after Vaughan’s 1983 best-known, original song Pride & Joy: The Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan highlights the life and career of this iconic musician. The exhibit will be guest curated by Stevie’s older brother Jimmie Vaughan. Don’t miss this amazing exhibit that celebrates and dissects one of rock music’s greatest guitarists and songwriters. Gather your family and see for yourself!
This Exhibit Is A-Rockin’
Shannon on bass (SRV’s bass player, Tommy Shannon’s band) will be featured at the exhibit. They were performing regularly at clubs in Austin as Double Trouble. Their music bridged the gap between blues and rock music with a style that was influenced by an array of artists. Items featured in the exhibit include: Several guitars, including Vaughan’s famed “Number One” Fender Stratocaster, are on view alongside artifacts such as poignant early family photographs, original concert posters, random trinkets from touring, stage outfits, handwritten lyrics, exclusive archival concert footage — and his iconic hat and Indian headdress. The entire event is curated by the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE.
