Clifford Antone

Clifford Antone (October 27, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas – May 23, 2006 in Austin, Texas) was the founder of a well-known Austin blues club, record label, and a mentor to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan and numerous other musicians. Antone moved to Austin in 1968 and attended The University of Texas at Austin. An arrest for marijuana led to his dropping out of school. Nurturing a passion for Chicago blues, Antone started a blues club at age 25.... more

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  • Oct 27, 1949

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  • May 23, 2006 (age 56 years)

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