Eric Clapton first discovered Stevie Ray Vaughan in the early 1980s and was immediately struck by his blues power and sheer awesomeness. After seeing him open a show in 1983, Clapton compared the experience to hearing Hendrix for the first time He became a vocal supporter, often praising Vaughan’s talent, and they shared the stage several times including Vaughan’s final concert in 1990. After Vaughan’s tragic death that night, Clapton remembered him as one of the greatest guitarists he had ever