Truetone Lounge | Kenny Vaughan

Kenny Vaughan is the perpetually calm and composed guitar slinger that is just as at home touring with Marty Stuart as he is fronting his trio in a club or recording in a studio with the likes of everyone from Lucinda Williams to the Pretenders. With an extensive background in rock, punk, country, and jazz, Vaughan brings a seemingly never-ending bag of tricks to every musical situation he participates in. In our Truetone Lounge, we drill down as to how he seamlessly moves between various genres, how he has held his gig with Marty Stuart for over 20 years, and his seemingly utilitarian view on gear.

Vaughan also covers the recent Sweetheart of the Rodeo Anniversary tour he was a part of with former Byrds, Chris Hillman, and Roger McGuinn, and his tutelage under Bill Frisell. He uses a new Jazzmaster Ultra, Brad Paisley Telecaster with a Glaser B-Bender, and early 80s Squier Stratocaster throughout.

[dgmg]

I remember Kenny whenever we were playing the country bar's in Denver, nice kid still is.

[nathanmorgan]

We opened for Marty and the band in 2013 outside of Atlanta. I was playing a ‘54 strat and Kenny walked right up to me and asked to play it. One of the coolest moments of my life 😎😎

[davidterry]

Kenny Vaughn is a true guitar God. His style and sound is like no other. He is in my top 10 greatest players of all time. He can do anything he wants country, rock, blues or whatever is required of him . A true artist.

[MrDavemiley]

Kenny Vaughn is one of those guitarist that I could never get tired of listening to. Tasteful and delicious tones.

[danh]

He's a guitar store owner's best friend. Saw him play live with a guitar, a tiny amp, and one cable, he blew the doors off the place. The crowd was excited, happy, and loved it. It made me start playing the guitar the next day. I'm sure he's done that same thing to hundreds of other people.

[felixsantana]

Marty Stuart hit the Lottery Big Time in Meeting Kenny Vaughan!!! Such a Great Guitarist!!! 😺

[elaztec.aztecca]

Arrived here via Otis’ channel, btw thanks Otis for all of your stellar contributions. And a HUGE thank you to Mr Marty Stuart for making one very WISE choice, to engage with and enroll Kenny’s participation in your band, not just in the studio but out on the road for everyone to soak up his enthusiasm and prowess in all things historical and intimate involving country -jazz Nashville session work and so much more

[davidking]

This could’ve been a 4 day long video and I would have listened to every second of it.
Kenny is such a down to earth guitar hero.

[japanjay]

Zac is such a great interviewer. He’s totally prepared and asks the right questions at the right time. Great job!

[ralex]

Kenny Vaughan complimenting every other guitarist. Does he realize how amazingly talented he is ?
Humble genius

[Derickbass]

For whatever reason, I was not familiar with Kenny until last Saturday, when we saw Marty and the Superlatives. I guess I had seen Kenny on video but had no idea just how much I was to appreciate his as a damn fine guitarist! A new fan here for sure!

[BoxcarJohnnie]

I remember everything he is talking about, I saw Byrds doing 6 Miles High in Little Rock, 196?s I have been guitarist since 1959, now I sit in a small seniors apartment with 10 Guitars and Love Your Show! I got a ES 330 in 1966 {Grandmother's Gift} I was 14 When the Beatles hit america.

[Jeff-_]

Cousin Kenny is about as authentic as it gets. He is what every kid with a guitar dreams of being like when they grow up 🤘

[fiddlefolk]

Kenny is just one cool cat! He's the kinda guy you could listen to his playing all night or just listen to him tell

[redbone]

Playing good second fiddle when you are a capable front man shows a love of music over love of self. Rare and admirable quality. Good show.

[malcwagg]

What a great evening's entertainment and what a nice man is Kenny Vaughan

[larrypollard]

I've met Keeny and he is one of the most down to earth people you will ever meet. Great guy and legend.

[Mikeys_garage_mods]

Can't ever get enough of Kenny's intro guitar work...!!

[CORNPOP]

This should be getting over a million views. Kenny is the most skillful and interesting musician.

[joeappel]

I saw Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives last night. Such a great show. Kenny blew me away!