Why does Texas have so many LEGENDARY guitarists?? ???????? #texas #guitar #zztop #musician #live
Texas has a rich musical heritage and has produced many influential guitarists across various genres, particularly blues, rock, country, and Tejano music. Here are some notable guitarists from Texas:
### 1. Stevie Ray Vaughan
– **Genre**: Blues, Rock
– **Known For**: Vaughan was a highly influential blues guitarist known for his soulful playing and virtuosic technique. He gained fame with his band Double Trouble and albums like *Texas Flood* and *Couldn’t Stand the Weather*.
### 2. Billy Gibbons
– **Genre**: Rock, Blues
– **Known For**: The lead guitarist and singer of the rock band ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons is known for his distinctive blues-rock guitar style and iconic image. ZZ Top’s hits include “La Grange,” “Tush,” and “Sharp Dressed Man.”
### 3. T-Bone Walker
– **Genre**: Blues
– **Known For**: One of the pioneers of electric blues guitar, T-Bone Walker is best known for his song “Stormy Monday.” His playing style influenced many later blues and rock guitarists.
### 4. Johnny Winter
– **Genre**: Blues, Rock
– **Known For**: Winter was a blues guitarist and singer known for his high-energy performances and slide guitar work. He achieved success with albums like *Johnny Winter* and *Still Alive and Well*.
### 5. Freddie King
– **Genre**: Blues
– **Known For**: One of the “Three Kings of the Blues Guitar” (along with B.B. King and Albert King), Freddie King was known for his powerful guitar playing and hits like “Hide Away” and “Have You Ever Loved a Woman.”
### 6. Jimmie Vaughan
– **Genre**: Blues, Rock
– **Known For**: Jimmie Vaughan is the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan and a respected guitarist in his own right. He was a founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and has had a successful solo career.
### 7. Gary Clark Jr.
– **Genre**: Blues, Rock, R&B
– **Known For**: A contemporary guitarist known for blending blues, rock, and R&B influences. Gary Clark Jr. gained widespread attention with his album *Blak and Blu* and the hit single “Bright Lights.”
### 8. Albert Collins
– **Genre**: Blues
– **Known For**: Known as “The Master of the Telecaster,” Albert Collins was a blues guitarist and singer famous for his unique guitar tone and energetic live performances.
### 9. Doyle Bramhall II
– **Genre**: Rock, Blues
– **Known For**: Bramhall is known for his work with artists like Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, and his own solo career. His playing style blends blues, rock, and soul influences.
### 10. Charlie Sexton
– **Genre**: Rock, Blues
– **Known For**: A talented guitarist and singer-songwriter, Sexton has released solo albums and played with bands like Arc Angels. He is also known for his work with Bob Dylan’s touring band.
### 11. David Grissom
– **Genre**: Rock, Blues, Country
– **Known For**: Grissom has played with artists like John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, and the Dixie Chicks. He is known for his versatile guitar playing and has also released solo albums.
### 12. Denny Freeman
– **Genre**: Blues, Rock
– **Known For**: A respected session musician and live performer, Freeman has worked with artists like Bob Dylan and Taj Mahal. He is known for his skillful blues guitar work.
These guitarists have contributed significantly to the musical landscape, not only in Texas but worldwide. They have each brought their unique styles and innovations to their respective genres, leaving a lasting impact on music history.
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**Famous Guitarists From Texas:
1. SRV
2. Billy Gibbons
3. Freddie King
4. Willie Nelson
5. Dimebag Darrell
6. Eric Johnson
7. Who else?
My grandmother raised me in La Grange ????
It's the tocos
What do you call so many?
proof again it only takes a few notes to kill it.
Texas blues tradition❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Too friggin hot to do anything else
Fajne ale troche za monotonna muza! Wszystko.na jedno kopyto!
That's it.????????
Always liked their drummer.
There's nothing to do in Texas, need a hobby
Cause Louisiana on one side mexico on the other side
Country rock is what you hearing!
Big big fan of zz top greatest band in the US
Do it for Doug man ????
Maybe because there are so many Texas porches and Texas pick-ups that have so little else …
Well im up here in Seattle where we have had the best guitarest to ever pick one up his name was jimi
I love the Reverend Billy i hear GOD THROUGH HIS PLAYING SINCE THE FIRST TIME I HEARD HIM ON THE RADIO IN 71 EVERY THING HES PLAYED I LIKE ZZ TOP ARE THE BEST
Willy can play too
These guys are in a ZZ Topp cover band.
I knew that they existed but I have never ever listened to any of their music.
What I just heard was ???? very, very good.
Clean dirty stuff.
More like why does America have all the legends
Because there's so many they've got to idolize when they're growing up
Texas Worldwide Ol Son!!
Because you just can't be from Texas unless you've got a lot of soul….????
Stevie Ray Vaughan
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It took me 3 days just to drive through the state of Texas
Maybe cause it’s five times larger than most states.????
You may have heard of a lot of guitar players from California. Another big state. Hmph!
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