Doyle Bramhall II, the Guitar Hero Who Doesn't Insist on Guitar

Since he strapped on a guitar at age 14, Doyle Bramhall II recognizes that he's led a charmed life in the music world. His drummer father grew up and performed in bands with Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan, and by the time the younger Bramhall's talents began to show, he began playing with the best. He toured with the Fabulous Thuderbirds at 18 and released a handful of solo albums, before transitioning into a role as a producer, sideman and songwriter for much of the 2000s, playing alongside Roger Waters (handling the David Gilmour parts), Eric Clapton and Sheryl Crow, among many others.

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