Died On This Date (November 13, 2011) Doyle Bramhall / Influential Texas Singer-Songwriter & Drummer
themusicsover Doyle Bramhall
February 17, 1949 – November 13, 2011
Doyle Bramhall was a much respected Texas singer-songwriter and drummer who was a fixture of the Austin music scene since the 1970s. Bramhall was still in high school when he joined fellow Texan, Jimmy Vaughan in the Chessmen, whose biggest claim to fame was opening for Jimi Hendrix in Dallas. During the early ’70s, Bramhall moved to Austin where he formed the Nightcrawlers which also included Vaughan’s younger brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar. Bramhall went on to contribute several songs to Stevie Ray’s albums, including “Dirty Pool” and “Life By The Drop.” He also played drums on the Vaughan Brothers’ album, Family Style. Bramhall recorded a handful of his own albums over the years as well, including 2003’s Fitchburg Blues which reached #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart, as well as 2007’s Grammy-nominated Is It News. His son, Doyle Bramhall II is a respected Texas musician as well. Doyle Bramhall was 62 when he passed away in his home on November 13, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released, but reports indicate that he had been ill.
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