Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an American blues music and rock music guitarist, as well as a singer. Known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and other 1960s blues and rock legends, Guy is considered to be one of the greatest exponents of Chicago blues made famous by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. He has influenced both widely known and local blues guitarists. Eric Clapton once said of him, "By far and without doubt the greatest guitarist alive today".

News articles

• http://www.leicesterjazz.org.uk/jazz-previews/buddy-guy.htm
• http://illinoisentertainer.com/2000/January/Live_Reviews160.shtml
• Buddy Guy?s Legends club
• Seattle Times article: Hendrix 2004 tribute concerts
• Article: Hendrix 60th birthday tribute concert