1. Chris Layton later joined Vaughan's band Double Trouble in 1978.
12 Facts About Chris Layton
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Chris Layton is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
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Chris Layton moved back to Corpus Christi and acquired his first drum set at the age of 13.
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We had figured out a way to get the headphones from the living room to the back room where Chris Layton had his drums set up.
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Chris Layton was playing along with these records, and Stevie walked in the house and Chris had the headphones on.
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Chris Layton was a great student and learned to play that stuff really well and quickly.
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On September 10,1978, Chris Layton joined Vaughan in Double Trouble, taking the name from a song by Otis Rush.
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Chris Layton would continue to record and perform with Vaughan and Double Trouble until Vaughan's death on August 27,1990.
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Chris Layton's death was the worst thing that ever happened to me.
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Chris Layton appeared with Shannon in a tribute to Vaughan broadcast on Austin City Limits in 1995.
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In 2003, Chris Layton formed Grady with leader Gordie Johnson, and has worked with many other artists including Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Susan Tedeschi.
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Chris Layton is a longtime user of Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals and Vater drumsticks.