George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is a critically acclaimed artist who has established himself as a pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation. Guy is known, too, for his showmanship on stage, playing his guitar with drumsticks, or strolling into the audience while playing solos. He was ranked thirtieth in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". His song "Stone Crazy" was ranked seventy-eighth in list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time also of Rolling Stone.
Biography
Buddy is one of the foremost living blues musicians in the world today. He is best known for his frenzied electric guitar playing. He owns a blues club in Chicago.
Discography
Albums
- Damn Right I've Got the Blues
- Blues Singer
- Sweet Tea
- A Man and the Blues
- Slippin' In
- Feels Like Rain
- DJ Play My Blues
- The Real Deal
- Heavy Love
- Can't Quit the Blues
- Bring 'Em In