Buddy Guy
George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He worked with other musicians such as Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He is known for his music such as Slipin' In and Feels Like Rain.
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 Guy in a 2008 performance | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Guy |
| Born | July 30, 1936 Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Labels | RCA, Cobra, Chess, Delmark, Silvertone, MCA, Atlantic, MPS, Charly, Zomba Music Group, Jive, Vanguard, JSP Records, Rhino Records, Purple Pyramid, Flyright, AIM Recording Co., Alligator Records, Blues Ball Records |
| Associated acts | Junior Wells |
| Website | http://www.buddyguy.net/ |
Guy was born on July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana.[1] He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Jennifer Guy from 1991 until they divorced in 2002.
Buddy Guy Media
Guy at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1992
Guy in 1993, performing in Toronto, Canada
Buddy Guy at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, in 1989
Buddy Guy at the Long Beach Blues Festival
Guy performing at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2006
In Urbana, Illinois, 1983
References
- ↑ "Buddy Guy". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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