Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 (2014): Cast

A young guitarist from Austin, Texas, emerged in the early 1970s, dedicating himself to the blues, a genre many considered outdated. Within a decade, he transformed into an international superstar. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s passionate performances and exceptional skill captivated audiences, bringing Texas blues to a global stage and revitalizing the genre for a new generation. The film explores his formative years, examining his influences, early recordings, and the bands that helped him develop his unique style. It also traces the history of Texas blues and Vaughan’s significant place within this musical tradition.

• TO Director Tom O’Dell

• SR Stevie Ray Vaughan as themselves
• RW Reese Wynans as themselves
• AS Angela Strehli as themselves

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