Day by Day Night After Night (His Early Years 1954-1982)-It is no easy feat to capture the enormous spirit of Stevie Ray Vaughan a man whose presence in the world was like an untamable fire shooting flames of raw talent passion and innovation. That bright light wrestled with a dark side an addiction and sadness that threatened to put out the fire forever.His unmatched Guitar playing buttery vocals and unforgettable songs made him a triple threat. Vaughan is arguably the greatest Guitar god who has ever lived a re-inventor of guitar and the blues. Twenty years after his death he lives on in the hearts of millions of people around the world.In a day-by-day format Craig Hopkins presentsan unprecedented celebration of this wonderful artist. This book is the first installment of a two-volume account of Vaughan's life. With this work Hopkins delivers one of the most detailed biographies of any musician. This edition covers the complete history of Vaughan's roots from his childhood to just before his first major release.