Buddy Guy first picked up a guitar when he was just a boy, growing up in Louisiana. From there, his career in the music industry would go on to span seven decades. Buddy Guy has been popular among critics.
Rolling Stone
magazine placed him at No. 23 on its list of the 100 greatest guitar players. Buddy has also won eight Grammy Awards, The National Medal of Arts and was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
One of Buddy Guy's biggest musical influences was the legendary Muddy Waters. After meeting Waters in Chicago, Buddy earned a record contract after winning a competition between him and two other guitar players. Countless musicians cite Buddy as one of their primary musical influences. Legendary names like,
Eric Clapton
,
Jeff Beck
and
Bill Wyman
all consider Buddy Guy a heavy influence on their careers. Buddy Guy has also been a part of some of the most famous musical festivals in history. He played in the 1969 Supershow in Staines, England. The lineup also included Led Zeppelin, Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton and many others. He was part of the 24 Nights All Star lineup at Royal Albert Hall in London, as well.
Buddy Guy still performs more than 100 shows per year. Backed by its guarantee, StubHub is a great place to safely and securely get Buddy Guy tickets.
Buddy Guy's tour schedule shows that he will be playing in multiple types of venues in the near future. He is scheduled to play in the world-famous
Hollywood Bowl
, as well as Seattle's
Paramount Theater
and the
Pepsi Amphitheater
. Whether you are looking for a large or more intimate venue, chances are that you can find a Buddy Guy show that will make you happy.
The lineup that Buddy plays with will vary, but Jimmie Vaughan and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are confirmed to appear with Buddy on more than a few dates. There are other names, both known and unknown, that will also take the stage before or with Buddy during his shows.
This tour is taking Buddy all over the United States. He has many appearances in California, but he is also scheduled to go to Nebraska, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Oklahoma and many other locations. If you want to see Buddy this year, there is probably a show scheduled somewhere in your vicinity.
Buddy Guy has an extensive catalog of his own music that he performs for his dedicated fans. He also has been known to play his own renditions of other artist's songs. Some recent performances included Skin Deep, Damn Right I've Got the Blues, Cognac, Sunshine of Your Love (Cream cover) and many others.
A Buddy Guy show is typically filled with fans who appreciate great blues music. They are there to see a legend, and they want to enjoy every minute of the performance. He gives the crowd what they want -- high-energy performances of his famous songs -- but he also tends to open himself up to the audience. He makes jokes and spins tales about growing up in rural Louisiana. Each Buddy Guy show is a different experience for the fans. Additionally, he gets the crowd involved in the show and even beckons them to sing along.
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