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I had the wonderful experience of meeting Stevie Ray Vaughan many times – the first time was at the album release party for Texas Flood at Fitzgerald’s in Houston, Texas.

The last time was back stage at the JVC Blues Fest at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia, a few months prior to his untimely death.

This photo was taken backstage at JazzFest in New Orleans months before his death in 1990, as well.

My friend Flora and I drove cross-country (from Atlanta to Dallas) to attend his funeral.

I’m grateful to have met him, and will never forget him.

I met Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1987 at the Midland International Airport in Midland, Texas. I was 16 years old. My brother (who was 15) and I saw him getting breakfast and we he stepped into the airport hallway, we went up to him and said “Hi Stevie” and he shook both of our hands.

He was a big influence when I was a teenager. He (and his brother) also had links with New Zealand

he’s dead unfortunately, so it will be a little hard to meet..but I guess his spirit is all around, in particular when you listen to his music

My inspiration