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Legendary Club Owner

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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