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Clifford Antone Passes

Legendary Club Owner

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

Legendary club owner Clifford Antone died at his home in Austin, Texas from an apparent heart attack. Founder and owner of the world-famous Antone's in Austin, the club was home to a legion of Blues artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Janis Joplin, Lou Ann Barton, and dozens more. He also founded Antone's Records. A true Blues champion, Antone was 56.

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