Dallas: Stevie Ray Vaughan childhood home

Stevie Ray Vaughan was born on October 3, 1954, in Dallas and grew up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.

Stevie Ray Vaughan had a difficult childhood. His parents, Jimmie Lee Vaughan and Martha Cook, had a troubled marriage and divorced when Stevie was just seven years old. He had three older siblings: Jimmie, Glenda, and Pamela.

Stevie Ray Vaughan struggled in school and was diagnosed with dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to read and write. However, he showed a great interest in music from a young age and began playing the guitar at the age of seven. He was inspired by blues guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, and Albert King.

Despite his love for music, Stevie Ray Vaughan had a troubled adolescence and battled drug and alcohol addiction. However, he eventually overcame these struggles and went on to become one of the most influential guitarists of his time.