What was so special about Stevie Ray Vaughan?

Rockstars...they just don't make 'em like they used to. Why was SRV so prolific? Can he ever be replicated?

Easter Seals Telethon

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oiAfGY18xew

Live in Tokyo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ilEZY6p-ED8

Texas Flood - Live at the El Mocambo, Toronto

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KC5H9P4F5Uk

The Howard Stern Interview

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w8dGx4_FICQ

Pre-order his new biography

https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/texas-flood-alan-paul/1129293165

Edit:
1. I misspoke when describing string gauges. It should be the reverse of how I described it. See comment section for clarification/anger/outrage
2. I am aware that SRV was sober when he died

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