Buddy Guy
Biography
Buddy Guy is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation (and arguably the most celebrated), possessing a sound and style that embodied the traditions of classic Chicago blues while also embracing the fire and flash of rock & roll. Guy spent much of his career as a well-regarded journeymen, cited as a modern master by contemporary blues fans but not breaking through to a larger audience, before he finally caught the brass ring in the 1990s and released a series of albums that made him one of the biggest blues acts of the day, a seasoned veteran with a modern edge. And few guitarists of any genre have enjoyed the respect of their peers as Guy has, with such giants as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Mark Knopfler all citing him as a personal favorite. . George "Buddy" Guy was born in Lettsworth, Louisiana on July 30, 1936, and is said to have first learned to play on a homemade two-string instrument fashioned from wire and tin cans. Guy graduated to an acoustic guitar, and began soaking up the influences of blues players such as T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Lightnin' Hopkins; as his family relocated to Baton Rouge, Guy had the opportunity to see live performances by Lightnin' Slim (aka Otis Hicks) and Guitar Slim, whose raw, forceful sound and over the top showmanship left a serious impression on Guy. Guy started playing professionally when he became a sideman for John "Big Poppa" Tilley, where he learned to work the crowd and overcome early bouts of stage fright. In 1957, Guy cut a demo tape at a local radio station and sent a copy to Chess Records, the label that was home to such giants as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Etta James, shortly before buying a one-way train ticket and moving to Chicago, eager to make music his career.
Top Albums |
1. Buddy Guy Gr..
| 2. Buddy's Badd..
| 3. Living Proof
| 4. Bring 'Em In
| 5. Rhythm &..
|
6. Skin Deep (D..
| 7. Alone & ..
| 8. Hoodoo Man B..
| 9. Sweet Tea
| 10. Live At Lege..
|
11. Damn Right, ..
| 12. Buddy Guy &a..
| 13. Stone Crazy!
| 14. The Chess 50..
| 15. Live! The Re..
|
16. 20th Century..
| 17. Drinkin' TNT..
| 18. Slippin' In
| 19. DJ Play My B..
| 20. Southside Re..
|
|
Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Ain't No Sunshine (feat. Tracy C.. | Bring 'Em In | 3:24 | $0.99 | |
2. | Mustang Sally | Buddy's Baddest: The Be.. | 4:45 | $0.99 | |
3. | Feels Like Rain | Buddy's Baddest: The Be.. | 4:37 | $0.99 | |
4. | I've Got Dreams to Remember (fea.. | Bring 'Em In | 4:56 | $0.99 | |
5. | Damn Right, I've Got the Blues | Buddy's Baddest: The Be.. | 4:31 | $0.99 | |
6. | Stone Crazy | Buddy Guy Greatest Hits - E.. | 3:46 | $0.99 | |
7. | Slop Around | Buddy Guy Greatest Hits - E.. | 2:05 | $0.99 | |
8. | Broken Hearted Blues | Buddy Guy Greatest Hits - E.. | 3:07 | $0.99 | |
9. | One Hundred Dollar Bill | Blues From the Fields Into .. | 2:13 | $0.69 | |
10. | Money (That's What I Want) | Shakin' All Over: Jukeb.. | 2:57 | $0.99 | |
11. | First Time I Met the Blues (From .. | 18 Tracks from the Film Chi.. | 6:22 | $0.99 | |
12. | Stone Crazy | Blues Masters: Buddy Guy - .. | 3:46 | $0.99 | |
13. | Slop Around | Blues Masters: Buddy Guy - .. | 2:05 | $0.99 | |
14. | Broken Hearted Blues | Blues Masters: Buddy Guy - .. | 3:07 | $0.99 | |
15. | Blues at My Baby's House (Live) | Very Best Live Blues with A.. | 7:03 | $0.99 | |
16. | My Time After Awhile | Greatest Mellow Blues | 4:14 | $0.99 | |
17. | Dedication to the Late T-Bone Walker | Depression Blues: Nobody Kn.. | 7:04 | $0.99 | |
18. | Big Boat (Buddy and Junior's Thi.. | 22 Special Blues Tracks - D.. | 5:13 | $0.99 | |
19. | This Is the End | Blues Guitar Heroes 20 Clas.. | 3:01 | $0.69 | |
20. | Sit and Cry (Original Cobra Recordin.. | Blues 50 Platinum Masters | 3:02 | $0.69 | |
21. | Let Me Love You Baby | 25th Anniversary Rock and R.. | 3:37 | $0.99 | |
22. | King of the World | Very Best of American Folk .. | 3:43 | $0.99 | |
23. | Sweet Home Chicago (Mono Rough Mix) | Buddy Guy & Junior Well.. | 4:00 | $1.29 | |
24. | Why Am I Treated So Bad? (Playin'.. | Buddy Guy & Junior Well.. | 3:56 | $1.29 | |
25. | Bad Bad Whiskey (Long Version) | Buddy Guy & Junior Well.. | 5:59 | $1.29 | |
Top Music Videos |
1. She's 19 Year...
| 2. Messin' With ...
| 3. Don't Start M...
|