Road to BET Awards 2015: Gary Clark Jr.
Catch Gary Clark Jr. on the 2015 BET Awards stage!
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Introduction - The talented guitarist/actor, Gary Clark Jr., is destined for greatness and he will be blessing the BET Awards 2015' stage. Having been referred to as "The New Hendrix" by the Rolling Stones Mag, it's safe to assume he will set the stage on fire with his guitar riffs. This past year has been filled with legendary performances and a new addition to his family!(Photo: Frank Maddocks/ Warner Bros Records)
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Engagement - Clark and his fiance supermodel Nicole Trunfio have been together since 2012 and it apprears that they won't be seperating anytime soon. The two got engaged at the end of last year and have been love birds ever since. The date of the wedding has not been established but it's looking like it'll be in Clark's hometown in Texas.(Photo: Rui M Leal/WENN.com)
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Birth of Zion - The two announced the news of the engagment and Nicole's pregnancy at the same time! Beautiful baby Zion Clark was born this past January into a beautiful family. Both Gary and Nicole appear to be extactic about their new bundle of joy. Congrats to the lovely couple!(Photo: Frank Maddocks/ Warner Bros Records)
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Tribute To Rock N' Roll Legend Vaughan - Not everyone has the oppurtunity to feel connected to their idol and although Gary was never able to physically play with Vaughan, he was able to honor him in a powerful way at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Clark played with Vaughans old band Double Trouble and according to Rolling Stones Mag, "it was the closest he's ever felt to his hero." (Photo: Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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Opening for The Rolling Stones - Clearly we all know how legendary The Rolling Stones are, so it's epic that Gary recently opened for them! Hand picked by The Rolling Stones themselves, Gary has become an identifiable star in the Rock N' Roll community.(Photo":Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Bonnaroo Music Festival (June 13, 2015) - Bonnarro Music Festival delivers great diverse acts and Gary set it off on stage while fans were mesmerized. Gary performed some of his hits "Church," "Bright Lights," and "Please Come Home" and the crowd loved it! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Upcoming Album - Three years after releasing Blak and Blu, Clark is back in studio and almost finished with his next project. He spent all his time back home in Texas in Arlyn Studios, the same studio blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan worked in. Fans can't wait to see what he will deliver next! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)