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George Buddy Guy
George "Buddy" Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr. and John Mayer. In the 1960s, Guy played with Muddy Waters as a session guitarist at Chess Records and began a musical partnership with blues harp virtuoso Junior Wells. Guy was ranked 23rd in Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". His song "Stone Crazy" was ranked 78th in the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". Clapton once described him as "the best guitar player alive". In 1999, Guy wrote the book Damn Right I've Got the Blues, with Donald Wilcock. His autobiography, When I Left Home: My Story, was published in 2012.
Birth nameGeorge Guy
BornJuly 30, 1936, Lettsworth, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresChicago blues, blues, electric blues, blues rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1953–present
LabelsRCA, Cobra, Chess, Delmark, Silvertone, MCA, Atlantic, MPS, Charly, Zomba Group, Jive, Vanguard, JSP, Rhino, Purple Pyramid, Flyright, AIM Recording, Alligator, Blues Ball Records
Associated actsJunior Wells, Phil Guy, Memphis Slim, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Boyd, Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thornton, Howlin' Wolf, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Ike Turner, Willie Dixon, Otis Spann, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Colin James, Pete Townshend, Christone Ingram, John Mayer, Otis Rush, Jonny Lang, Quinn Sullivan, Marty Sammon, Darren Thiboutot Jr, The Damn Right Blues Band, Tom Hambridge

About George Buddy Guy

George Buddy Guy
George Buddy Guy

Guitarist George Buddy Guy, byname of George Guy was born on July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States (He's 87 years old now).

Many musicians admired Chicago blues guitarist Jimi Hendrix for his contributions to blues music and collaborations.

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George Buddy Guy before becoming famous

George Buddy Guy was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1936 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

He won his first contract after defeating West Chicago guitarists Guitarist Magic Sam and Guitarist Otis Rush in a competition.

Achievement of George Buddy Guy

He is widely considered as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and he wrote songs such as"Stone Crazy".

George Buddy Guy's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Jennifer in 1975, and they divorced in 2002. His daughter, Rapper Shawnna, is a rapper.

George Buddy Guy on Social Media

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George Buddy Guy Collabed with

Guitarist Eric Clapton saw him as a source of inspiration.

George Buddy Guy Income & Net worth

George Buddy Guy's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a guitarist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the George Buddy Guy.

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Latest information about George Buddy Guy updated on March 17 2023.