Stevie Ray Vaughan has been called the last great Blues man.That title may be a little melodramatic, but there is no doubt that he was an outstanding musician with exceptional talent who was taken away way too soon.Drawing from legendary Blues musicians of the past, Vaughan’s style was a little faster and fierier than his influences and through that he bridged Rock and Blues probably better than anyone else had before.Amazingly, he did so in an era where the Blues wasn’t considered “cool” anymore, and drew fans that would not normally be into that style of music.Considering the extensive amount of Blues based musicians in the Hall, the best of the 80’s should find induction sooner than later.
The Bullet Points:
Previous Rank:
2010: #30
Eligible Since:
2008
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Dallas, TX)
Why He Will Get In:
Blues Rock is a Hall staple.
Why He Won’t Get In:
Honestly, it is hard to come up with a good reason.
Nominated In:
Never
Essential Albums:
Texas Flood (1983)
Couldn’t Stand the Weather (1984)
Soul to Soul (1985)
In Step (1989)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Pride & Joy (From Texas Flood, 1983)
Texas Flood (From Texas Flood, 1983)
Come On (Part III) (From Soul to Soul, 1985)
The House is Rockin’ (From In Step, 1989)
Crossfire (From In Step, 1989)
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