Stevie Ray Vaughan

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1. Born to Play Guitar

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2. Influenced by Legendary Guitarists

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3. Became Famous in Austin

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4. Signature Guitar: ‘Lenny’

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5. Breakthrough Album: 'Texas Flood'

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6. Multiple Grammy Awards

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7. Master of the Blues

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8. Overcame Addiction

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9. Tragic Death

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10. Legacy Lives On

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