Pride & Joy: The Texas Blues Of Stevie Ray Vaughan – Grammy Museum Exhibit
On June 12, 2014, The GRAMMY Museum will unveil Pride & Joy: The Texas Blues of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Located on the Museum’s fourth floor, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will offer visitors an in-depth look at the iconic career of Stevie Ray Vaughan. This will be the first exhibition exclusively highlighting the career of the legendary bluesman. Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie’s brother, will serve as a guest curator.
“I’m excited to partner with The GRAMMY Museum to honor my brother and his music,” said Jimmie Vaughan. “I know Stevie’s many fans will enjoy this exhibit, as many of his personal, never-before-seen items will be on display. I hope by doing this, it will remind people of the incredible musician he was and all the music and love he gave to the world. I miss him every day.”
On display through July 2015, the exhibit will feature:
- several guitars, including Vaughan’s “Number One” Fender Stratocaster;
- early family photographs;
- original stage outfits, including Vaughan’s famous Indian headdress;
- handwritten lyrics;
- original concert posters/ tour ephemera;
- and much more…