Buddy Guy

Born in rural Louisiana, George Buddy Guy carved out a pioneering path as a towering figure of the Chicago electric blues scene. Armed with a fiery, unpredictable style characterised by screaming feedback, huge string bends, and flamboyant showmanship, he transformed how the guitar could talk and cry.

After arriving in the windy city during the late 1950s, he worked as a session stalwart for Chess Records while partnering with harmonica master Junior Wells. Though mainstream commercial recognition eluded him for decades, rock titans openly acknowledged the legendary guitarist as a primary mentor and creative catalyst.

A spectacular breakthrough arrived in 1991 with the release of Damn Right, I've Got the Blues. Featuring explosive guest appearances from his famous rock disciples, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Mark Knopfler, the album triggered a major late-career resurgence that ultimately brought him multiple Grammy Awards and global acclaim.