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Quiz about Stevie Ray Vaughan The Man and His Music
Quiz about Stevie Ray Vaughan The Man and His Music

Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Man and His Music Quiz


Stevie Ray Vaughan is an icon in Texas music. He's often mentioned by his initials "SRV", rather than his name. As with too many other performers, his life was tragically cut short.

A multiple-choice quiz by rbearusa. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rbearusa
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,903
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. A native Texan, where was Stevie Ray Vaughan born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Stevie Ray Vaughan died following a concert in Wisconsin in 1990. How did he die? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A guitar icon who played at Woodstock was a major influence in Stevie Ray Vaughan's playing style. He also died tragically. Who was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Stevie Ray Vaughan was most noted for his outstanding blues guitar techniques. What year was he inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Among Stevie Ray Vaughan's favorite guitars were two named "Number One/First Wife" and "Lenny". He owned at least seven, several of which were customized, but all were a particular make and model he became famous for playing. Name the manufacturer and model. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Stevie Ray Vaughan played with several bands during his early career. In the late 70s, he formed the band with whom he became famous. What was the name of this band? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Stevie Ray Vaughan's band released their first studio album in 1983, garnering Grammy nominations for two of the tracks. What was the name of the album? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Stevie Ray Vaughan received a Grammy nomination in 1984 for covering a song by Jimi Hendrix. What was this song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1989, the year before his death, Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band received a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Blues Album". Which album was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Our accomplishments often outlive us. Another Jimi Hendrix song, covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan and released on the posthumous album "The Sky Is Crying", won the Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1992. Which song was it? Hint



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1. A native Texan, where was Stevie Ray Vaughan born?

Answer: Dallas

He was born in Dallas October 3, 1954. His older brother Jimmie, an outstanding blues guitarist in his own right, was a major influence in Stevie's development as a guitarist.
2. Stevie Ray Vaughan died following a concert in Wisconsin in 1990. How did he die?

Answer: Helicopter crash

He was a passenger in one of four helicopters ferrying performers from the concert site to Chicago. The crash occurred less than a mile from the concert site. The NTSB report indicated no malfunction, but there was some fog and the pilot failed to gain enough altitude, crashing into a hillside.
SRV was buried in his home town of Dallas with many music greats (Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and Stevie Wonder to name a few) attending his funeral.
3. A guitar icon who played at Woodstock was a major influence in Stevie Ray Vaughan's playing style. He also died tragically. Who was it?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Although the others listed were greats in their own right, Jimi Hendrix, who died of a drug overdose at age 27, was one of SRV's idols.
Jim Morrison was a rock songwriter and singer who died of a drug overdose at age 27.
Buddy Holly was a rock and roll songwriter and singer who died in a plane crash at age 22.
Roy Orbison, known for his songwriting and singing style, died of a sudden heart attack at age 52.
4. Stevie Ray Vaughan was most noted for his outstanding blues guitar techniques. What year was he inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2000

Stevie Ray Vaughan was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame on February 22, 2000 in the "Performer" category. For those who are interested, more info about the Blues Hall of Fame can be found on the Blues Foundation website.
5. Among Stevie Ray Vaughan's favorite guitars were two named "Number One/First Wife" and "Lenny". He owned at least seven, several of which were customized, but all were a particular make and model he became famous for playing. Name the manufacturer and model.

Answer: Fender Stratocaster

Like both Clapton and Hendrix, Vaughan had a preference for the Strat. Both his raw skill and creativity could really make a Strat "sing".
6. Stevie Ray Vaughan played with several bands during his early career. In the late 70s, he formed the band with whom he became famous. What was the name of this band?

Answer: Double Trouble

Forming a band is process. Personnel changed over a three year period before Double Trouble gelled in its final form in the early 80s.
7. Stevie Ray Vaughan's band released their first studio album in 1983, garnering Grammy nominations for two of the tracks. What was the name of the album?

Answer: "Texas Flood"

"Texas Flood" included the two Grammy nominated tracks, "Texas Flood" and "Rude Mood".

"Couldn't Stand The Weather" was their second studio album, released in 1984
"Soul To Soul" was their third studio album, released in 1985.
"Live Alive" was a compilation of live performances recorded in 1985 and 1986 and released in late 1986.
8. Stevie Ray Vaughan received a Grammy nomination in 1984 for covering a song by Jimi Hendrix. What was this song?

Answer: "Voodoo Child"

Stevie Ray Vaughan's version of "Voodoo Child", from the album "Couldn't Stand The Weather", was nominated for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1984.
9. In 1989, the year before his death, Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band received a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Blues Album". Which album was it?

Answer: "In Step"

Both "Soul To Soul" and "Live Alive" had versions of the song, "Say What"
nominated for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1986 and 1987 respectively.

"Family Style" was released posthumously as an album by The Vaughn Brothers, featuring both Stevie Ray and his brother Jimmie. It received a "Best Contemporary Blues Album" Grammy in 1990.
10. Our accomplishments often outlive us. Another Jimi Hendrix song, covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan and released on the posthumous album "The Sky Is Crying", won the Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1992. Which song was it?

Answer: "Little Wing"

Again, Vaughan's love of Hendrix's music shone through. I'm sure Jimi and SRV would have been great friends.
Source: Author rbearusa

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