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Madam Radar bassist Violet Lee
How Violet Lea went from self-taught bassist to opening for Bon Jovi

By Nick Wells Published

As bassist and lead singer for American rock band Madam Radar, Violet Lea’s approach is all about instinct and attitude

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American musician and lead singer Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) of the group Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, plays on stage with American bass guitarist Tommy Shannon during the Soul to Soul Tour on September 27, 1985 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How Tommy Shannon broke a 7-year cycle of jail and halfway houses to record his most famous bassline with Stevie Ray Vaughan

By Chris Jisi Published

Shannon played an Olympic White 1962 Jazz Bass tuned down a half-step to match Vaughan's Eb tuning

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Photo of DOUBLE TROUBLE (SRV) and Stevie Ray VAUGHAN; with Double Trouble. L to R. Reese Wynans, Chris Layton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Shannon
How Stevie Ray Vaughan's biggest hit benefitted from one of the baddest rhythm sections in blues history

By Jonathan Herrera Published

Also known as Double Trouble, Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton laid down an unfaltering groove for SRV’s 1983 debut

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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Tommy Shannon, of the group Double Trouble, perform in concert, New York, New York, circa 1987.
How Tommy Shannon stumbled onto the foundation for one of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s biggest radio hits

By Bryan Beller Published

What started with a rehearsal room groove ended up an SRV classic. We dissect the anatomy of bassline that walks the line (you might even call it a Tightrope) between blues, rock and funk

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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Tommy Shannon
“That take was live from beginning to end, 7 minutes of pure guitar energy without a single miscue”: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s producer and bassist recall being in the room when SRV tackled his game-changing cover of Voodoo Child

By Matt Parker Published

SRV’s other massive Hendrix cover proved a pivot point in his playing career – helping the Texas bluesman to find his way through his fraught second album sessions

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Stevie Ray Vaughan and bassist Tommy Shannon perform at the Greek Theater in Berkeley on October 11, 1985.
“That final show was one of our best gigs. I can still hear that first note Stevie played… that one note will remain with me forever”: Tommy Shannon on his wild ride with Stevie Ray Vaughan – and the “total chaos” that followed his tragic death

By Andrew Daly Published

He played with Johnny Winter, battled addiction, then joined a band with his childhood friend, Stevie Ray Vaughan. In this candid interview, the Double Trouble bassist recalls the highs and lows of life with one of the all-time guitar greats, playing Woodstock on acid, and why he still thinks he'd be the best bass player for the Rolling Stones

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Thirty Years After 'Texas Flood,' Guitar World Celebrates the Phenomenal Rise of Stevie Ray Vaughan

By Chris Gill Published

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Stevie Ray Vaughan Bassist Tommy Shannon Signs Endorsement Deal With Markbass

By Damian Fanelli Published

Tommy Shannon, best known as the bassist for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Johnny Winter and Arc Angels, has signed an endorsement deal with Italy-based amp manufacturer Markbass.

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