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Chris Layton. Christopher Layton (born November 16, 1955), also known as " Whipper ", is an American drummer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Double Trouble, a blues rock band led by Stevie Ray Vaughan . Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Layton moved to Austin in 1975 and joined the band Greezy Wheels.
Jun 26, 2023 · published 26 June 2023. Texas Flood is a touchstone of blues guitar and Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton witnessed the magic first hand. He looks back on how SRV's Popeye strength and god-like tone made for a classic. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble [L-R]: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans(Image credit ...
Chris Layton. Originally from Corpus Christi, TX, Chris Layton moved to Austin in 1975, and three years later joined the newly-formed Double Trouble. Tommy Shannon joined in 1980, and the two of them played with Stevie Ray Vaughan right up until his tragic death in 1990. The pair then joined Charlie Sexton and Doyle Bramhall II in the Arc Angels.
Aug 13, 2019 · Chris Layton: The Man Behind the Kit – Part 2. Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Chloe Richardson’s feature interview with drummer Chris Layton. Part 1 can be read here. After things took a turn for the worse, Chris, Stevie and Tommy each decided to take a break from their exhausting tour schedule and sober up.
Feb 9, 2001 · How did the Double Trouble rhythm section cope with Stevie Ray Vaughan's death and thrive in the blues scene? Read the interview with drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon about their new album, Been a Long Time.
Learn about Chris Layton's life, career, and musical influences, from his childhood in Corpus Christi to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Find out how he met Stevie Ray Vaughan, joined Double Trouble, and played with other artists such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
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