Guitar Shorty

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Guitar Shorty
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Guitar Shorty at the 2008 Ottawa Bluesfest
Background information
Birth nameDavid William Kearney
Born(1934-09-08)September 8, 1934
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2022(2022-04-20) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1950s–2020
LabelsBlack Top, Alligator
Websitehttp://www.guitarshorty.com

David William Kearney (September 8, 1934 – April 20, 2022),[1] known as Guitar Shorty, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was known for his guitar style. He was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy. Guitar Shorty recorded and toured from the 1950s until the 2010s.[2][3]

Guitar Shorty died on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 87.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Eagle, Bob L.. Blues: A Regional Experience (May 1, 2013)ABC-CLIO. p. 323. ISBN 9780313344244. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  2. ↑ Guitar Shorty (January 6, 2016). Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  3. ↑ The Flips Side of Success Bums Guitar Shorty. Los Angeles Times (September 18, 1998). Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  4. ↑ "In Memoriam: Bluesman David “Guitar Shorty” Kearney", Blues Magazine, April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022