Who is Buddy Guy?

Buddy Guy is an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born George “Buddy” Guy in 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana, he began playing the guitar as a young boy. He eventually moved to Chicago in 1957 to pursue his career in music, and it was there that he caught the attention of Muddy Waters, who helped him get gigs at local clubs.

Buddy Guy's Career

Buddy Guy released his debut album, Left My Blues in San Francisco, in 1968. He went on to release several other albums throughout his career, including the Grammy-winning Damn Right I've Got the Blues (1991). He has collaborated with Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck on some of his most iconic songs. In addition to his music career, Guy also founded his own club in Chicago called Buddy Guy's Legends. He has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.

Legacy

Buddy Guy is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. His unique style of playing has been a major influence on many guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His influence can be heard on many classic rock records from the late 1960s onward. He has also been credited for helping to bring the blues back into popular music in the late 1980s. To this day, he continues to tour and record music that pays homage to the old school blues sound.}