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Vaughan's music took root in blues, rock, and jazz.

He was influenced by the work of blues artists such as Albert King, B. B.

King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Johnny " Guitar " Watson, Buddy Guy, Howlin ' Wolf, Otis Rush, Guitar Slim, Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters.

According to nightclub owner Clifford Antone, who opened Antone's in 1975, Vaughan jammed with Albert King at Antone's in July 1977 and almost " scared him to death ", saying that " it was the best I've ever saw Albert or the best I ever saw Stevie ".

He was influenced by rock artists including Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Mack, along with jazz guitarists like Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, and George Benson.

While Albert King had a substantial influence on Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix was Vaughan's greatest inspiration.

Vaughan declared: " I love Hendrix for so many reasons.

He was so much more than just a blues guitarist – he played damn well any kind of guitar he wanted.

In fact I'm not sure if he even played the guitar – he played music.