American Texas blues guitarist from Gilmer, Texas (1934-1976). 'The Texas Cannonball.' 'Hide Away' (1961), 'Have You Ever Loved a Woman,' 'Going Down.' One of the 'Three Kings of Blues Guitar' alongside B.B. King and Albert King. Explosive, high-energy performer. Clapton, Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan all studied him. Died at 42.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1956
  • Authority
    Fan contributed