This is an ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED RARE VINTAGE 8"x 10" color photo of American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer STEVIE RAY VAUGHN. Stephen Raymond Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the most influential guitarists in the revival of blues in the 1980s. He is commonly referred to as one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

Vaughan was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He began playing guitar at the age of seven, inspired by his older brother Jimmie. He dropped out of high school in 1971 and moved to Austin the following year. He played gigs with numerous bands, earning a spot in Marc Benno's band the Nightcrawlers and later with Denny Freeman in the Cobras, with whom he continued to work through late 1977. He then formed his own group Triple Threat Revue, but he renamed them Double Trouble after hiring drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon. He gained fame after his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1982, and his debut studio album Texas Flood charted at number 38 in 1983, a commercially successful release that sold over half a million copies. Vaughan headlined concert tours with Jeff Beck in 1989 and Joe Cocker in 1990. He died in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990, at the age of 35.

This signed photograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. All of the autographed items I have listed I have collected over the years either acquired personally or through reputable dealers. This photo is boldly signed and is in very good condition. This photo will be sent in either a top loader clear plastic sleeve or archival acid free backer board and sleeve. Shipping and handling is $9.00 U.S, $31.00 Canada and $41.00 OVERSEAS. I typically ship items within 24 hours of payment being received. Email me if you have any questions regarding this item.   4-17-22 APOP BK#466-254   Thank you for your interest!