Why was Stevie Ray Vaughan so important?

Stevie Ray Vaughan won over millions of fans.  He almost single-handedly put blues back on the commercial map during his short seven-year span of greatness.  He transcended the genres with his blues, rock, and funk.
What was Stevie Ray Vaughan’s number one hit?
Number 1 goes to “Texas Flood” which is really everything that made Stevie Ray Vaughan great. He has and will be, greatly missed!