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20 Minutes of Stevie Ray Vaughan Taking Over the Capitol Theatre | Live in 1985

Recorded live on September 21, 1985, at the historic Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, this pristine archival recording captures SRV touring behind his landmark third studio album, *Soul to Soul*. Backed by his powerhouse band, Vaughan delivers high-octane Texas shuffle rhythms, blistering solos, and his explosive, tour-de-force performance of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)." 🚀 The Live Lineup: 🎤🎸 *Stevie Ray Vaughan* – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar 🎸 *Tommy Shannon* – Bass Guitar 🥁 *Chris Layton* – Drums 🎹 *Reese Wynans* – Keyboards, Hammond B3 Organ 📋 5 Fast Facts About the Performance & Liner Notes: • *The *Soul to Soul* Tour Expansion* – This late-1985 Capitol Theatre show highlighted Double Trouble's expanded four-piece lineup, featuring keyboard wizard Reese Wynans, whose Hammond B3 organ swells added a rich blues-soul layer to SRV's guitar leads. • *Jimi Hendrix's Spiritual Torch* – "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" served as SRV's ultimate live centerpiece. Played in E-flat tuning on his famous battered "Number One" Fender Stratocaster, Vaughan honored Hendrix while pushing the blues-rock envelope to new heights. • *The Iconic Capitol Theatre Setup* – Located in Passaic, New Jersey, the Capitol Theatre was legendary among 1970s and 1980s concertgoers for its pristine house acoustics and direct multi-track television broadcast feeds. • *Unrivaled Stagecraft* – During this set, Stevie Ray Vaughan famously picked intricate solos behind his neck and played with his teeth, all while maintaining perfect pitch, tone, and rhythm control. • *Soundboard Master Audio Restoration* – Sourced directly from original 24-track broadcast master tapes, this audio restoration cleanly isolates Tommy Shannon’s heavy bassline, Chris Layton’s punchy drums, and SRV's overdriven Fender amplifiers. Welcome to Rock Vault — your ultimate destination for legendary live performances, historic concerts, and rare footage from the icons of rock. From the guitar-shredding anthems of the 70s to the arena-shaking shows of the 90s, this channel showcases unforgettable sets, deep cuts, and festival moments preserved from Wolfgang’s renowned performance archive. Relive the energy of classic rock’s golden eras, featuring timeless performances from the artists who defined generations of music fans. Subscribe now to unlock the vault and experience rock history as it was meant to be heard — live. #StevieRayVaughan #LiveBluesGuitar #ClassicRock #GuitarLegends

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