I loved Stevie Ray. Just loved him, although I don't think I ever got to see him play live. (I'm pretty sure I didn't because if I did I'd probably remember!)

Back then I loved a guy named David who played in a blues band. It was his birthday, a cool, clear December day, and the two of us went off on a beer run. "Trouble is Knockin'" was playing on the radio. Perhaps that was an omen (!) but I still have fond memories of that little while.

"Pride & Joy" is still my favorite SRV song of all time.