Doyle Bramhall (February 17, 1949 – November 12, 2011) was an American blues singer, guitarist and drummer with deep roots in the Austin, Texas music scene.

Career

Bramhall joined The Chessmen with

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while in high school. The group opened for

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when he played Dallas. In 1969, he moved to Austin and formed Texas Storm with Jimmie Vaughan. In the 1970s, Bramhall formed The Nightcrawlers with

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, which also included Jimmie Vaughan's younger brother

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on guitar. While in The Nightcrawlers, Bramhall co-wrote the tune "Dirty Pool," which appeared on Stevie Ray Vaughan's debut album, '' Texas Flood''. He would write or co-write several other songs for the younger Vaughan, such as "Life by the Drop" from SRV's '' The Sky Is Crying'' album, and he played the drums on the Vaughan Brothers only album, ''

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''. Bramhall released his debut solo record in 1994, which included appearances from the Vaughans and his own son. He also collaborated with

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in the 1990s. He is the father of singer and guitarist

Doyle Bramhall II Doyle Bramhall II (born December 24, 1968) is an American guitarist, producer and songwriter best known for his work with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. He is the son of the songwriter and drummer Doyle Bramhall. Early life Bramhall was born ...

Death

On November 12, 2011, Bramhall died of heart failure while asleep at his home in

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. He was 62. It was reported that Bramhall had been suffering from

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in the days immediately preceding his death.

Discography

*''Groovin' with Big D'' – Kathy & the Kilowatts (Lectro-Fine Records, 1991) *''Bird Nest on the Ground'' ( Antone's, 1994) *''Fitchburg Street'' (

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Top Blues Albums No. 6Doyle Bramhall

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*''Is It News'' (Yep Roc, 2007) U.S. Top Blues Albums No. 7

References

External links

Life by the Drop – Doyle Bramhall returns to Fitchburg Street
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bramhall, Doyle 1949 births 2011 deaths American blues drummers American blues singer-songwriters People from Dallas Texas blues musicians Singer-songwriters from Texas People from Alpine, Texas Yep Roc Records artists American male singer-songwriters

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