August 27, 1990: The day Stevie Ray Vaughan died By Tony Grassi published 27 August 19 GW recounts SRV's final show, and what led to the blues guitar legend's tragic death
Stevie Ray Vaughan Wakes Up and Warms Up: Incredible 1986 Soundcheck By Damian Fanelli published 8 August 19 It's annoyingly insane how incredible SRV could be at the drop of a hat—or at the ring of a bedside alarm clock.
Fender Custom Shop Unveils the Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster Relic By Richard Bienstock published 24 July 19 Aged version comes with a new relic lacquer finish.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Plays "The Sky Is Crying" at an Austin Club in 1980 By Damian Fanelli published 11 July 19 A young, unknown "Stevie Vaughan"—Number One Strat in hand—wows a small Austin audience.
Essential Guitar Licks: Stevie Ray Vaughan's "The Sky Is Crying" Bends By Guitar World Staff published 11 July 19 Pick up a useful, Albert King-inspired bending lick by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Shows How He Plays "Rude Mood," "Superstition" and "Hideaway" By Damian Fanelli published 21 June 19 Number One Strat in hand, Stevie Ray Vaughan himself demonstrates how to play some classics.
This Stevie Ray Vaughan Technique Can Help You Nail His Style By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 June 19 Pick up a whole bunch of cool SRV techniques.
Five Essential Blues Licks from Jimi Hendrix, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter By Guitar World Staff published 25 April 19 Regardless of what style music you play, it will do your ears and your chops good to go through each of these licks.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healey Play "Look at Little Sister" By Damian Fanelli published 25 March 19 A rarely seen video of Healey taking part in a Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble performance in 1987.
Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan Play "Frosty" in 1989 By Damian Fanelli published 20 March 19 Three blues guitar greats in top form.
How to Play Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” Sliding Chords By Chris Scapelliti published 18 March 19 A guitar solo is the highlight of any Stevie Ray Vaughan song, and the solos he performed in his 1983 hit “Pride and Joy” are among his finest.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale Play "Pipeline," a Video That's Got It All By Damian Fanelli published 17 March 19 What else do you need, really?
A close-up look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat By Jonathan Graham published 4 January 19 Get up-close and personal with Stevie Ray Vaughan's “Number One” Strat.
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Charlie Daniels Play "Call Me the Breeze" By Damian Fanelli published 4 December 18 A Southern-flavored jam for the ages.
Forgotten Guitar: That Time a Fan Shook Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Hand During a Guitar Solo By Jonathan Graham published 30 November 18 Just listen to what he plays during the handshake.
Forgotten Guitar: Soundboard Recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s David Bowie Rehearsals By Jonathan Graham published 8 November 18 A tantalizing look at one of rock's great "What Ifs."
How to Play Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pride and Joy" Shuffle By Keith Wyatt published 11 October 18 Learn how to nail a complete blues shuffle, a lá Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pride and Joy."
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Play "Come On" and "Look at Little Sister" in 1981 By Richard Bienstock published 3 October 18 The legendary guitarist would have been 64 today.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Biography, 'Texas Flood,' Announced By Guitar World Staff published 1 October 18 New, definitive biography of legendary guitarist was written by longtime Guitar World writers and editors Alan Paul and Andy Aledort.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Lesson: How to Play "Couldn't Stand the Weather" By Andy Aledort published 17 September 18 An in-depth look at the title track to Vaughan's second album.