Jimmy Wallace, hailing from Oak Cliff, emerged from a vibrant musical scene influenced by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Rocky Athas. Starting his guitar journey at 13, he delved into the world of rare guitars, eventually forging a lasting relationship with Gibson that birthed the iconic Jimmy Wallace Les Paul. With a career spanning collaborations with luminaries like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and more, Wallace remains deeply entrenched in music as a performer, proprietor of Jimmy Wallace Guitars in Garland, and owner of the renowned Dallas International Guitar Festival, the world's largest gathering of guitar enthusiasts.