Craig Hopkins, the author of 'The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan' returns with Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day By Day, Night After Night - His Early Years, 1954-1982.

Here is the publisher's description: It is no easy feat to capture the enormous spirit of Stevie Ray Vaughan, a man whose presence in the world was like an untamable fire, shooting flames of raw talent, passion, and innovation. That bright light wrestled with a dark side, an addiction and sadness that threatened to put out the fire forever. His unmatched guitar playing, buttery vocals, and unforgettable songs made him a triple threat. Vaughan is arguably the greatest guitar god who has ever lived – a re-inventor of guitar and the blues. Twenty years after his death, he lives on in the hearts of millions of people around the world.

This first volume in a comprehensive two book set tracks the blues legend's life in a day-by-day format. With hundreds of exclusive never before seen images from the people closest to Stevie of early bands, memorabilia, artifacts and original interviews author and SRV aficionado Craig Hopkins presents an unprecedented celebration of this wonderful artist. Hopkins delivers one of the most detailed biographies of any musician. provided interviews and photographs. The intimate portrait of Vaughan details his rise from humble beginnings, inspirational recovery from substance abuse to sharing stages with the blues legends he idolized - Albert and B.B. King, Johnny Copeland, Albert Collins and others. This edition covers the complete history of Vaughan's roots, from his childhood to just before his first major release. Filled with testimonials from those who knew him best and from fans everywhere, along with facts about tour dates and recordings, stories about his bands and life on the road, rare artistic and historic photographs, and more, this lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate collector's item for any Stevie Ray Vaughan fan.