It’s so bittersweet to think that Buddy Guy, who was always considered the “little brother” of all the old original bluesmen, is the last remaining link to that amazing legacy of music. When he passes, a HUGE chapter will close and a very important link will be lost forever. Let us cherish this amazing man. ❤
There are so many "great guitarists that had Mr.Guy behind them on the records that helped them achieve stardom. Also when a person coming up got to have Buddy Guy play with them they sounded terrific and a lot of times people don't even know who was playing what lead rhythm , or wich part of the music was the starred artist playing and what part was played by a guest . Buddy Guy is ,was and will be the cleanest most intricate and tastiest guitar on so many records of big names . The mans licks were invisible yet so commanding that every one suddenly sounded better when Buddy Guy was in the studio with them.
He's the last of the black blues legends, who inspired all the white guys. I'm glad he's finally getting paid and respected for being a true original blues man. I love Jimi Hendrix, but If he were still here, he'd tell ya Buddy Guy was an influence,...😍❤❤❤💯💯💯
Saw Buddy about 25 years ago and I told my friend about him. My friend said "that's my uncle." I didn't really believe him so he planned for us to meet. The day came and no Buddy. About 4 months later, my friend called and asked me to come over and bring my guitar. I walked in his trailer and he was sitting with Buddy and they were jamming. I couldn't believe it. Buddy was so cool and nice but he wouldn't let me play with him unless I had a few drinks. We got jacked up and played all night. Despite never making it big myself, the best compliment was when we finished and Buddy said "you can really play man." To me, that was better than any record deal or gold record. Looking back, I wish I'd asked him to hook me up but I was too drunk and having too much fun to even think about that kinda thing. Anyway, just a little story about Buddy. ✌❤🎸
In my opinion, you handled it just right, you might have ruined the moment had you asked him to "hook you up", when you are fortunate enough to be in the presence of greatness the best thing to do is simply bask in the moment, soak up the vibrations, and just remain silent and learn. What a gift you received!
I live in Indy. My friends and I would take an AMTRAK train to Chicago on New Years Eve and bar hop Rush Street. If you've never been, it's one blues bar after another. Real Chicago blues. One of them had a blues band and the guy had a polka dot Strat just like Buddy uses. I sat and watched the set and on break this "guy" comes up to the bar and I comment that he looks and sounds a lot like Buddy Guy. He told me that he gets that alot. I chatted with him for a while and he went back on stage. The bar tender comes up and I mention to him how much he looks like Buddy Guy. The barkeep just looked at me and said "that's because it IS Buddy Guy". My friends were ready to move on to another bar and I was like "guys, you ain't gettin' me out of here until this show is over." And I didn't leave until 3:00 am. What a show. He is so smooth and flowing. That's my Buddy Guy story. I tell it to who ever will listen! lol
Chicago blues is blues from the source, or at least from one of the sources, such a treat when you have the opportunity to be around truly great bluesmen, doing what they do, free and natural, just playing for the love of playing! BTW, a great Buddy Guy story, he is one down to earth authentic dude, and one righteous blues player, the real deal!
Never forget when I got grounded from my guitar for the first time I went to the book store because I’d do anything to just read, say, or think the guitar and bought this random book written by someone I never heard of called “when I left home”. Changed my guitar journey forever, never been so grateful to be grounded.
I was an honor to meet you Buddy at the old legends. You walked in and a big guy said hello Buddy he knew I was looking for you. I walked up to you inside the front door and said I came all the way from Petoskey Michigan to say hello and thank you for all your music. You smiled and gave me a fist bump and said you are welcome. Larry McCray played that night as I was sitting there watching him perform. I looked at the end of the bar and you were sitting there having a beer. I will never forget that day and hopefully someday God will shine on me again and give me another one of those magical moments. God bless you Buddy Guy!
I was a music major in the late '60's at UCLA, they offered a Jazz course and covered early blues, from field shouts to what we know today as the basis of American jazz.
#TruthBomb. Say it again for the people in the back cause they didn't hear you. He is among the Last of the Titans of Americana, a true cultural icon since the 1960s who still does not get the respect he is due for his contributions both to music and his influence on many of the players we love. Yet our corrupt and debased media demons continually push bubble gum Pop-Tart trash chicks with cleavage and minimal (or no) talent whose only positive trait is looking *ok* after makeup, Photoshop filters, and Auto-Tune. The history of the music business shows that statistically most current artists are done and forgotten within 8 years. Buddy Guy is 82 years old and still able to have a thriving career playing many live gigs a month. When his time comes (as it will for us all) the world will be poorer for it and most people will not know or even care. A very sad sign of the times
@@mauricegoz Taj Mahal was in the 2nd wave of blues players. The true first generation legends are the ones from the beginning of the genre through the rise of Chess Records that brought blues to prominence. Buddy is the last of them.
@@BluesDeville CHARLIE MUSSElWHITE was still alive n well when i saw him around 2021 .the storys he told about playing with jr Wells , james COTTON , SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON ,WERE WORTH THE TICKET ,HE HAD A HOT BAND N HE SOUNDED STRONG ,I THINK TAJ IS STILL GOING , jOHN Mayall ,
The man paid his dues and more. My father, Odie Payne Jr.,studio drummer from Chess Records played many sessions with Buddy (Chess and other labels). For the sake of history and completing a life cycle, I would love to play drums behind this great entertainer "The Man".....good health to Mr.Guy.............................I am Doc.Odie Payne III.
Now days he's the only one left from that generation of players...he has never been fully respected for all he has done for the blues...there have been so many inspired by him....yet he's not noticed for it all...SRV knew who he was..and Clapton knows who he is...Love me some Buddy Guy...it's guys like this that any blues players these days should not only respect...but thank as well...Thank you Mr Buddy Guy...not only for your playing...but the drive and ambition to do it your own way...many young players should watch this.
He played for the president of the USA and is deified by the best blues and rock musicians. But yea, blues is a special kind of music, it's difficult to understand exactly how good this guy is. I've been playing guitar for 10 years and i'm only now beggining to actually get it.
Hi Matt i agree with every thing you say about Buddy. Those who have Eyes will see and those that have ears will hear. those that know and appreciate Buddy will hear and see Buddy when he comes to town. See him every chance you get from now on,,,life is short,,,. We love you Buddy
Saw him live in Flint, MI. He came off stage and played and walked around the crowd. He stopped 2 feet from me and ripped a solo. It was one of the best moments of my life. God bless you, Mr. Guy!
Same here.. Morristown, NJ... back in June of 2019. I got the aisle seat and he stopped right in front of me. Truly a legend. That night, I happened to park right next to the loading dock entrance, where the tour bus was parked. I got to meet and talk with Ric Hall, his backup player. Cool guy. Spent probably 20 minutes talking guitar and blues with him. I hope Buddy stays healthy enough to tour again once this shitshow of a virus is finally over. I'll go see him every opportunity I get.
I met him one night at his club legends in Chicago......he showed up on a Monday night during a blues jam.....walked in and walked up on stage........ started wailing......very special night....... I shook the man's hand and thanked him for his music.......thank you Buddy Guy......thank you
I.am a die hard metal head....but the best concert I have ever been too was BBKing and Buddy Guy...Buddy Guy was 70 some years old and rocked ampitheater BB King was 80 some..he was ill and only played a few songs..Both were and are Legends
My hero and my favorite guitar player is Buddy Guy!!! My favorite sports hero was Hank Aaron (R.I.P.) Both legendary men in the annals of music & sports history!!!!! When I hear Buddy Guy's tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn, "Remeberin' Stevie", it still gives me chills!!! One of the best instrumental blues song ever!!!!! Keep playing them funky blues Buddy!!! We love U!!!!!!
So many emotion's went through my mind as i sat and listened for the last hour ,So much i want to say but the words just aren't comin so i'll leave with this... God Bless you Buddy Guy... God Bless you!!✌
Buddy you are THE man. I am 65yrs old and have followed you forever.I think I have every note you have ever recorded.I used to tell people "Buddy Guy could scrape his fingernails on a chalkboard and it would be music to my ears". Rip B.B. Keep on Buddy! Bt w if you enjoyed this get Buddy's book called "When I Left Home."
The knobs on my amp was all stuck from whiskey, wine being spilled, so I just left them where they was. And he bought his Strat because he figured he could drop it, and it wouldn’t break like a hollow body would. He didn’t have enough money to buy another guitar if he dropped his hollow body and it broke, so he bought his solid body Strat!! Classic!
I've been blessed to see Buddy Guy on a few occasions. My first introduction was when I was tracing down guest appearances by Mark Knopfler...who had played on the stellar Damn Right I've got the Blues. I was hooked....the wild and dynamic voice of both Buddy and his guitars, and the sheer emotional intensity! I caught him twice in France and once state-side. I was entrusted with one of his pick after a show in France. My father and went three years running to the Chicago Blues fest, which finished the day after College ended and encountered him in his club. An honor to shake his hand and get an autograph on my Buddy Guy t-shirt (which I don't wear!). My dad got his hat autographed but years later it got blown off his head into the ocean and was lost in the stormy surf. I guess Poseidon must have spied it and decided he needed it. I'd suggest to everyone to get Stone Crazy, in my opinion the most powerful of his albums, which also has the stellar rhythm work of his brother Phil.
The legend himself Mr.Buddy George Guy i could listen to this man talk about his life over and over it’s so much to learn from him in my opinion he did it the right way and to me that’s something big in my book. I had a chance to go see him here in Houston last year for my birthday I was ask by my wife what would like for you birthday I said all I want is to go see Buddy is what I told her. She knew I was on his music hard night and day day night for a while it looked liked all that would talk about was him and his music and how he learn to play and how humble is . I found myself trying to make her listen to his music and she couldn’t find herself listening to but when we went to see him that night she could not moving to the music and she turn to me and said now I understand why you listen to him every day and just like that he had another fan we are ready for the next time he comes to town
Unfortunately I never had the great pleasure or honor of hearing him live or feeling his amazing talents live but all I know is when ever I hear him from the first time when I was wee little until the many times to come in the future, I feel and move cant help it and really don't want to change it. Amazing. Thank u for sharing this and Mr Guy. Thank u Thank u Thank u😇
Blues is the best music ever!!! Thank you Buddy, BB King, Muddy, Howling & all the other amazing blues man. Got to see you play Buddy in New Zealand & my son got your autograph. Amazing concert.🎸🇳🇿About 10/15 years ago. You were amazing!
I was blessed to see Buddy Guy, BB King and Pinetop Perkins up close and personal, in fact I got to go fishing with Pinetop and talk about the blues for hours. I never saw and deeply regret not seeing Muddy Waters, Albert King or Albert Collins.
i saw wolfs guitar player Hubert Sumlin . i think he was 84 . it was quite amazing .ive seen pinetop 2 times , taj 2 times , buddy 1 time ,james cotton 5 or 6 times ,bb 3 times .johnny winter 5 times .did pinetop tell any good storys about muddy or the wolf .?
54 minutes of pure bliss. A living blues legend sharing some blues history for us all. I saw Buddy numerous times here in Toronto back in the day. It was great to see those guys work magic in small blues clubs when they were 10 feet away and playing their hearts out. Those days are gone but we have those incredible memories.
Got to see buddy and Jr wells at the marble bar in Baltimore around 1986 !!! Blew the roof of the joint. At the end of the show got to give them a hand getting off stage. My moment of fame 😂
Man that whole last 10-15 minutes hurt me in my soul I'm 32 and it's only been about the last 3 years that I've been digging in and listening to the blues. Every day, I'm kicking myself for not getting into it at a younger age. Rock is still my favorite, and I've dabbled with some metal but, I really hate myself for not getting into the blues. Especially when I realize that the blues is at the very core of everything that I listen to
Took me a little while to get into the original guys. Playing guitar helped. I'd listen to Clapton or something and wonder where he got his ideas and it just takes you back to the roots.
@Keith Clark WTF? Trolling? We are simple folk trying to have conversation about Buddy Guy & other blues players......."32 you don't deserve"".......who appointed you to be the boss in this conversation? What gives?
my father passed away in 2018 right before the pandemic, and man he use to blast buddy guy, his name was also buddy, and let me tell you this brings a smile to my face and reminds me of him and ill never forget the struggle.
Watch every minute. Then watch the last 5 minutes everyday. Love you Buddy. In 2000 years with everything that has been saved on CZcams and whatever other tubes I believe there will always be space for the stuff you created. There may be a year when nobody listens but it is so good it will always be good. I remember sitting at a table in your club. You were sitting close to the stage. A girl I was with asked who you were and why everyone was making such a big deal over you. I told her you own the club. A few minutes later she asks: who is the white guy sitting next to Buddy. I look at her. Really? That’s Eric Clapton.
I have had the pleasure of seeing Buddy in concert and the man is a force of nature and a national treasure all rolled into one. There are not many “real blues men” left but you can tell from the opening note that Buddy is the real deal. He plays loud and ferocious and can be as quiet as a church mouse and everything in between. This is about the best video history and interview I have seen on Buddy Guy. If you want to know what Buddy is all about start here. Great video and thanks for posting. We love you Buddy!!!!
Feel so lucky to have seen Buddy a few years back. He was incredible and so real. Singing the blues and still filled that whole room with joy and his passion.
The day I was born lord k ows I was cursed into playing the same hell fire blues that were just tearing my heart in two let me die a man let me sing with my fingers let god have mercy on my soul give me something to excuse lord have have mercy on my sweet lost soul let somebody help me take me down and let me know your love from above help me god to have some peace of. Mind and allow me to have my sick baby back bless ed sick man blues I'm just walking through my house like a crazy fool I'll lay down some really hard and lessened feelings blue man lipstick looks. Jerknh sick and by in inside .help me mother no help me sister no help me mister but you were not going to dishwasher of the crews.allow me to the left help me to the right feel so suicidal I hate the blues lord help me sing. Song my heart was the first help me I ever knew..sammy my heart goes out to you hope you have some great passion in up their faults hearts n blues.
We haven't forgotten the blues, Buddy.It's like BB King hasn't left,I still draw inspiration from his recordings.I still wanna learn how you play that really fast thing you do when you get goin full power.I don't listen to the new music of today.I don't have to.I can listen to the best music.The blues,gospel, r&b,and jazz.From Louis Armstong,New Orleans right on thru.I'm glad that blues exists, .Without bluesmen like you who helped create this music, guitar would not sound like it does. Thank-you Buddy,for playin the blues!
Last show that me and my wife went to was Buddy Guy September 7th 2018,at a small venue in Rocky Mount Virginia, the Harvester Performance Center,and I got two gold tickets,$350, and my wife said u paid how much money for the tickets! And it was worth every penny! He got off the stage and went into the crowd and then went into the concession room and was playing,I was standing there watching him playing and he walked right up to me and I put my hand on his back and he just looked at me and smiled! Best damn show that I’ve ever been too! And I’ve seen about everyone since 1978! And I would love to see him again and I’d pay twice what I paid for those tickets! Yeah he’s my hero 🎸!
Love Buddy and had the greatest time seeing him play here in Tampa Florida in 2018. Front row and the best ever. Thanks Buddy for all the amazing music. Keep the Blues alive.
That was great. What a treasure Buddy is. I just wish they’d showed a Kay guitar-I read somewheres he kept an old beater Kay at home, and I remembered the only time I ever played one, it was a real beater, too: handed down from seven Irish brothers to an acquaintance of mine, dropped by, saw it in the corner, even had the original little Kay amp: his dad got it from a catalogue for his oldest brother (my friend was the youngest one); so I grabbed it thinking it played like as beat up as it looked: heavy, chipped and scratched, big dog-turd neck on it-but dang if it wasn’t as sweet as honey! “I’ll buy it from you!” “Nuh-uh, I’m a keep it...” So I thought about it when I heard Buddy had one in his collection. Still looking, haven’t seen one yet-but I live in the country and I’m old as a hill so maybe there’s one out there for me. Meanwhile I make do with a 58 Harmony Rocket, one single-coil-hotter n a four-dollar pistol- two big white knobs on an orange table (can’t miss ‘em)-and my Tele, of course (I was raised in the country so I do like C&W, too. But Blues is my first love). Thnx for this doc: it’s really honest and good.
Buddy sings like no one else and has his unique style of playing blues guitar. Brilliant unique bluesman. This film was very interesting, well worth the wait...
I had tickets to see Buddy Guy play tonight at the Silver Star Casino, but earlier this week the show was cancelled. I am so very sad about it. It would've been my second time to see him play. I hope I get another opportunity. Watching this video was great, but man I wanted to listen to him live tonight! Thank you for your music Buddy Guy!
dont know if u do , but that sounds like a good time to play his cd called damn rite i got the blues , or sweet tea . or Live ,the real deal .,with ge smith . . they all smoke .
A living legend among us....what more could you want. We tend to have 5 or 15 guitars in our home studio and this legend had only 2 strings.....just imagine...
There is something about the blues artists that makes them seems that they are immortal beings just like the jazz artists as if they life story regardless of hardship they had to endure, life for them seems to be so seamless as if time stood still just for them.
I'm so disappointed with myself. I had the chance to see Buddy in Sydney Australia this year and I didn't go. I have been watching him for 50 years. He is the best! I am very disappointed with myself as I doubt he will be coming back!
When he said about the youth, “no one say well I wanna be like buddy guy” I wish I could tell him that I did. I love you buddy, like a brother you inspired me along with the rest of the great blues musicians. I hope I get to play with you one day, that’s been a dream of mine since I was a little one.
Thank you. This makes me teary-eyed. Buddy Guy is a treasure. A treasure for all the world. Thank you Mr. Buddy Guy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I was fortunate enough to see Buddy about 10 years ago at the Islets Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The crowd went crazy. What a performance. I will never forget that night.
My 14 yr-old knows who Buddy Guy is. I credit a great performance by @JoeBonamassaTV & Co we attended with sparking his interest. Now... we've got just a few months to see Mr. Guy on his last tour. Thank you, Mr. Guy, for being you.
Buddy Guy: Guitar Hero, Blues Legend, American Treasure. When Mr. Guy walks and talks blues, class is in session. Saw the man and felt the magic twice; truly the last of the great Chicago Blues men. 1.000 thanks for posting this Classic VDO.
Glad I found this. Im in my 40’s and didn’t know who he was until a few years ago when his music showed up in my Pandora list. My son and I are both studying his music. He’s 16 and wails the blues on his guitar. So I guess the inspiration still passes on to other generations.
Grew up in Austin and New Orleans in the 70's /80's Seems all greatest blues players loved Buddy Guy for good reason. When you saw and head him you knew why! The real deal, he was so full of soul. Nice production, thanks
Without buddy guy I don’t believe marshal amps would have been invented. Marshall amps were bassman clones made with England parts . And because Clapton made the bluesbreakers. He and other English artist popularized blues and brought awareness to the blues. But in the form of rock blues. So it’s buddy guy and others before him that we have to thank for Elvis ,the Beatles , Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin and many others. Godfather of the blues and rock n roll. Thank you buddy for keeping the torch LIT.
pugsley a7 eh Clapton was hired into John Mayalls Bluesbreakers for his first recording . it was john mayall and the bluesbreakers . also people that went thru that band were peter green . jack bruce ,mick taylor , john mcvie , mick fleetwood and ansley dunbar . Mayall is nicnamed the godfather of british blues .
I have seen Buddy 5 times . He is one of the best guitarists alive.If you get a chance to go see him at his club legends do it!! He plays there every weekend in Jan.I was lucky enough to get his autograph along with BB King and a bunch of other players on a shirt it is under glass.Thank you Buddy!!
Thank you, Mr Buddy Guy! A legend indeed and I've been blessed with your presence on 3 occasions. Happy birthday, again and yes, you "showed all them other motherf@#!×$!, how's its done!" I get the "polka-dot " thing and Mother's. My mom gave me a harmonica at age of 7, to keep me occupied and to rehab my asthma. Living in the country of the deep South, does get quiet. I'll tell ya someday about my blue polka-dot shirt that the ex threw away, but you already know the story! Blessed you, Sir
I have the Blues. Your dam right I have the Blues. Cause I've never seen Buddy Guy LIVE. I will in the near future see Buddy Guy LIVE.😊 I have 4 of his CDs. 😊
It’s so bittersweet to think that Buddy Guy, who was always considered the “little brother” of all the old original bluesmen, is the last remaining link to that amazing legacy of music. When he passes, a HUGE chapter will close and a very important link will be lost forever. Let us cherish this amazing man. ❤
I have tickets for one of his last tour dates
There are so many "great guitarists that had Mr.Guy behind them on the records that helped them achieve stardom. Also when a person coming up got to have Buddy Guy play with them they sounded terrific and a lot of times people don't even know who was playing what lead rhythm , or wich part of the music was the starred artist playing and what part was played by a guest . Buddy Guy is ,was and will be the cleanest most intricate and tastiest guitar on so many records of big names . The mans licks were invisible yet so commanding that every one suddenly sounded better when Buddy Guy was in the studio with them.
Yes, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton are the last two standing.
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Eric Clapton isn’t included. I’m talking about the old American blues players.
@yogsenforfoth5948 I know Clapton isn't American, but he, along with Buddy Guy, are the last two Blues guys that are linked to that by gone era.
"Back in the day, you learnt how to play for the love of music and not the love of money"
He's the last of the legends. A true national treasure.
He's the last of the black blues legends, who inspired all the white guys. I'm glad he's finally getting paid and respected for being a true original blues man. I love Jimi Hendrix, but If he were still here, he'd tell ya Buddy Guy was an influence,...😍❤❤❤💯💯💯
The greateast 😊
@Van Vainonen don't forget about John Primer, still touring the world at 78.
Not as well known, but Bobby Rush is the oldest living bluesman. A year or 2 older than Buddy and still touring
Saw Buddy about 25 years ago and I told my friend about him. My friend said "that's my uncle." I didn't really believe him so he planned for us to meet. The day came and no Buddy. About 4 months later, my friend called and asked me to come over and bring my guitar. I walked in his trailer and he was sitting with Buddy and they were jamming. I couldn't believe it. Buddy was so cool and nice but he wouldn't let me play with him unless I had a few drinks. We got jacked up and played all night. Despite never making it big myself, the best compliment was when we finished and Buddy said "you can really play man." To me, that was better than any record deal or gold record. Looking back, I wish I'd asked him to hook me up but I was too drunk and having too much fun to even think about that kinda thing. Anyway, just a little story about Buddy.
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Thats my dream.
too cool !
This man is home grown natural talent with deep roots there should be millions and millions of thumbs up on this vid 👍👍👍
In my opinion, you handled it just right, you might have ruined the moment had you asked him to "hook you up", when you are fortunate enough to be in the presence of greatness the best thing to do is simply bask in the moment, soak up the vibrations, and just remain silent and learn. What a gift you received!
Thanks for sharing your good fortune!
I live in Indy. My friends and I would take an AMTRAK train to Chicago on New Years Eve and bar hop Rush Street. If you've never been, it's one blues bar after another. Real Chicago blues. One of them had a blues band and the guy had a polka dot Strat just like Buddy uses. I sat and watched the set and on break this "guy" comes up to the bar and I comment that he looks and sounds a lot like Buddy Guy. He told me that he gets that alot. I chatted with him for a while and he went back on stage. The bar tender comes up and I mention to him how much he looks like Buddy Guy. The barkeep just looked at me and said "that's because it IS Buddy Guy". My friends were ready to move on to another bar and I was like "guys, you ain't gettin' me out of here until this show is over." And I didn't leave until 3:00 am. What a show. He is so smooth and flowing. That's my Buddy Guy story. I tell it to who ever will listen! lol
It's a good one bro!
Wow. What a cool story
This is a story you must tell your children and grandchildren one day.
Amazing!
Chicago blues is blues from the source, or at least from one of the sources, such a treat when you have the opportunity to be around truly great bluesmen, doing what they do, free and natural, just playing for the love of playing! BTW, a great Buddy Guy story, he is one down to earth authentic dude, and one righteous blues player, the real deal!
Who else didn’t want this to end .. this was awesome
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
This hour is a historical document. A treasure for future generations. The real deal.
Absolutely. Wonderfull document of one of the finest musicians of his generation.
Get me some of that CHICKEN SHACK...!!!###
Agreed. Uplifting, humble and illuminating honesty. A life well lived. Great oral documentary from a fine musician.
Exactly
you are absolutely right the trouble is that teens mostly hear shit nowadays and don't care or don't know value of real music.
This documentary needs to be in the National Archives.
Never forget when I got grounded from my guitar for the first time I went to the book store because I’d do anything to just read, say, or think the guitar and bought this random book written by someone I never heard of called “when I left home”. Changed my guitar journey forever, never been so grateful to be grounded.
I was an honor to meet you Buddy at the old legends. You walked in and a big guy said hello Buddy he knew I was looking for you. I walked up to you inside the front door and said I came all the way from Petoskey Michigan to say hello and thank you for all your music. You smiled and gave me a fist bump and said you are welcome. Larry McCray played that night as I was sitting there watching him perform. I looked at the end of the bar and you were sitting there having a beer. I will never forget that day and hopefully someday God will shine on me again and give me another one of those magical moments. God bless you Buddy Guy!
This man had the HEAVIEST tone of ALL!!! He is STILL a MONSTER!!!
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Played those baseman's I had 4 1 was killer.
Last of the old school bluesman people. What a history. They should be teaching this in schools.
yeah honestly lmfao why not
I was a music major in the late '60's at UCLA, they offered a Jazz course and covered early blues, from field shouts to what we know today as the basis of American jazz.
I was lucky. In 7th grade we learned and broke down the blues and the history of the Blues in Newton Massachusetts in 1979.
#TruthBomb. Say it again for the people in the back cause they didn't hear you. He is among the Last of the Titans of Americana, a true cultural icon since the 1960s who still does not get the respect he is due for his contributions both to music and his influence on many of the players we love. Yet our corrupt and debased media demons continually push bubble gum Pop-Tart trash chicks with cleavage and minimal (or no) talent whose only positive trait is looking *ok* after makeup, Photoshop filters, and Auto-Tune. The history of the music business shows that statistically most current artists are done and forgotten within 8 years. Buddy Guy is 82 years old and still able to have a thriving career playing many live gigs a month. When his time comes (as it will for us all) the world will be poorer for it and most people will not know or even care. A very sad sign of the times
@@shaunosby5093 Word bro!.
God Bless Buddy "George" Guy! The LAST Blues MASTER Alive Today!
I saw him last night. He’s still keeping the blues alive.
@@davidolds1029 brilliant love it!!
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Taj Mahal was in the 2nd wave of blues players. The true first generation legends are the ones from the beginning of the genre through the rise of Chess Records that brought blues to prominence. Buddy is the last of them.
@@BluesDeville CHARLIE MUSSElWHITE was still alive n well when i saw him around 2021 .the storys he told about playing with jr Wells , james COTTON , SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON ,WERE WORTH THE TICKET ,HE HAD A HOT BAND N HE SOUNDED STRONG ,I THINK TAJ IS STILL GOING , jOHN Mayall ,
The man paid his dues and more. My father, Odie Payne Jr.,studio drummer from Chess Records played many sessions with Buddy (Chess and other labels). For the sake of history and completing a life cycle, I would love to play drums behind this great entertainer "The Man".....good health to Mr.Guy.............................I am Doc.Odie Payne III.
"Just let me play like B.B. KING and act like GUITAR SLIM".
- Mr. Buddy Guy -
I saw Buddy last year. Rippin' it up at the age of 83.
Now days he's the only one left from that generation of players...he has never been fully respected for all he has done for the blues...there have been so many inspired by him....yet he's not noticed for it all...SRV knew who he was..and Clapton knows who he is...Love me some Buddy Guy...it's guys like this that any blues players these days should not only respect...but thank as well...Thank you Mr Buddy Guy...not only for your playing...but the drive and ambition to do it your own way...many young players should watch this.
Not respected?
What ARE you smoking?
He played for the president of the USA and is deified by the best blues and rock musicians. But yea, blues is a special kind of music, it's difficult to understand exactly how good this guy is. I've been playing guitar for 10 years and i'm only now beggining to actually get it.
Hi Matt i agree with every thing you say about Buddy. Those who have Eyes will see and those that have ears will hear. those that know and appreciate Buddy will hear and see Buddy when he comes to town. See him every chance you get from now on,,,life is short,,,. We love you Buddy
Sort of "in between" chronologically.
Actually, he was the kid looking up to that old generation.
Saw him live in Flint, MI. He came off stage and played and walked around the crowd. He stopped 2 feet from me and ripped a solo. It was one of the best moments of my life. God bless you, Mr. Guy!
buddy gave me my start in sf got to open for him several times play his club in chi my guru
Have had the pleasure of seeing Buddy 3 times. Each time I to pick my jaw up off the floor. He's truly a national treasure.
Same here.. Morristown, NJ... back in June of 2019. I got the aisle seat and he stopped right in front of me. Truly a legend. That night, I happened to park right next to the loading dock entrance, where the tour bus was parked. I got to meet and talk with Ric Hall, his backup player. Cool guy. Spent probably 20 minutes talking guitar and blues with him. I hope Buddy stays healthy enough to tour again once this shitshow of a virus is finally over. I'll go see him every opportunity I get.
Same Cleveland OH
What a honest, humble and ground standing artist + gentleman.
I met him one night at his club legends in Chicago......he showed up on a Monday night during a blues jam.....walked in and walked up on stage........ started wailing......very special night....... I shook the man's hand and thanked him for his music.......thank you Buddy Guy......thank you
One of a Kind ..NOLA. Talented man for all colors..🕶️
I.am a die hard metal head....but the best concert I have ever been too was BBKing and Buddy Guy...Buddy Guy was 70 some years old and rocked ampitheater BB King was 80 some..he was ill and only played a few songs..Both were and are Legends
Buddy Guy: "I never cared about tone"
Title: "Pursuit of Tone"
To pursue or not to pursue. Doing either may very well be the secret to one's tone.
Tone. You can search to find it. Sometimes its just there.
Back in the day they were just trying to get large enough amps to be heard. They weren't really tone chasing.
Be, or be not. There is only one Guy!
😂😂😂
My hero and my favorite guitar player is Buddy Guy!!! My favorite sports hero was Hank Aaron (R.I.P.) Both legendary men in the annals of music & sports history!!!!! When I hear Buddy Guy's tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn, "Remeberin' Stevie", it still gives me chills!!! One of the best instrumental blues song ever!!!!! Keep playing them funky blues Buddy!!! We love U!!!!!!
Buddy ,Muddy passed the torch to you. Keep on playing Mr. Buddy Guy one of the greats.
Got to see him live in August. Still gave an amazing performance at 87!
Thank you for this video. I could listen to this 24 hrs a day. I’ve been a country musician my 62 years and country ain’t nothing but blues.
george jones grew up in the same town as Johnny n Edgar Winter .
So many emotion's went through my mind as i sat and listened for the last hour ,So much i want to say but the words just aren't comin so i'll leave with this... God Bless you Buddy Guy... God Bless you!!✌
Buddy you are THE man. I am 65yrs old and have followed you forever.I think I have every note you have ever recorded.I used to tell people "Buddy Guy could scrape his fingernails on a chalkboard and it would be music to my ears". Rip B.B. Keep on Buddy! Bt w if you enjoyed this get Buddy's book called "When I Left Home."
I saw him once. Amazing performance, interacted with the crowd and was a hell of a show. I now play guitar today, he’s one of my inspirations.
Yup!
The knobs on my amp was all stuck from whiskey, wine being spilled, so I just left them where they was.
And he bought his Strat because he figured he could drop it, and it wouldn’t break like a hollow body would. He didn’t have enough money to buy another guitar if he dropped his hollow body and it broke, so he bought his solid body Strat!! Classic!
This man is home grown natural talent with deep roots there should be millions and millions of thumbs up on this vid 👍👍👍
American eagle is the one my favorite 😉😁 mam please please play oñ with me and my friend who??? Amen !!!
This is the rea! L tea!
Real life b¿? Real deal 👌 budd. Deal real deal 👌👍👍👍 man is badass ofamʕ´• ᴥ•̥`ʔʕ´• ᴥ•̥`ʔ
I've been blessed to see Buddy Guy on a few occasions. My first introduction was when I was tracing down guest appearances by Mark Knopfler...who had played on the stellar Damn Right I've got the Blues. I was hooked....the wild and dynamic voice of both Buddy and his guitars, and the sheer emotional intensity! I caught him twice in France and once state-side. I was entrusted with one of his pick after a show in France. My father and went three years running to the Chicago Blues fest, which finished the day after College ended and encountered him in his club. An honor to shake his hand and get an autograph on my Buddy Guy t-shirt (which I don't wear!). My dad got his hat autographed but years later it got blown off his head into the ocean and was lost in the stormy surf. I guess Poseidon must have spied it and decided he needed it. I'd suggest to everyone to get Stone Crazy, in my opinion the most powerful of his albums, which also has the stellar rhythm work of his brother Phil.
Keepin' the blues alive...Thank you Buddy!!
An American treasure. Buddy Guy, so humble and such a legend
I’ve always loved Buddy Guys music and now after watching this gem, I love the man just as much. Thanks Buddy for the music and keep the blues alive!!
The legend himself Mr.Buddy George Guy i could listen to this man talk about his life over and over it’s so much to learn from him in my opinion he did it the right way and to me that’s something big in my book. I had a chance to go see him here in Houston last year for my birthday I was ask by my wife what would like for you birthday I said all I want is to go see Buddy is what I told her. She knew I was on his music hard night and day day night for a while it looked liked all that would talk about was him and his music and how he learn to play and how humble is . I found myself trying to make her listen to his music and she couldn’t find herself listening to but when we went to see him that night she could not moving to the music and she turn to me and said now I understand why you listen to him every day and just like that he had another fan we are ready for the next time he comes to town
Bobby Jones you converted her! Good job.
That’s a beautiful story sir 👍🏼
Unfortunately I never had the great pleasure or honor of hearing him live or feeling his amazing talents live but all I know is when ever I hear him from the first time when I was wee little until the many times to come in the future, I feel and move cant help it and really don't want to change it. Amazing. Thank u for sharing this and Mr Guy. Thank u Thank u Thank u😇
Amazing!! That's really cool brother!! Great to see others besides myself still pushing the blues!!
Blues is the best music ever!!! Thank you Buddy, BB King, Muddy, Howling & all the other amazing blues man. Got to see you play Buddy in New Zealand & my son got your autograph. Amazing concert.🎸🇳🇿About 10/15 years ago. You were amazing!
A National Treasure
I was blessed to see Buddy Guy, BB King and Pinetop Perkins up close and personal, in fact I got to go fishing with Pinetop and talk about the blues for hours.
I never saw and deeply regret not seeing Muddy Waters, Albert King or Albert Collins.
i saw wolfs guitar player Hubert Sumlin . i think he was 84 . it was quite amazing .ive seen pinetop 2 times , taj 2 times , buddy 1 time ,james cotton 5 or 6 times ,bb 3 times .johnny winter 5 times .did pinetop tell any good storys about muddy or the wolf .?
54 minutes of pure bliss. A living blues legend sharing some blues history for us all. I saw Buddy numerous times here in Toronto back in the day. It was great to see those guys work magic in small blues clubs when they were 10 feet away and playing their hearts out. Those days are gone but we have those incredible memories.
Looking forward to seeing and hearing him again Ben seeing for years, a good man and Looking forward to another time.
I've had the great pleasure of meeting him twice in Mishawaka Indiana I used to work at a bar called bowinkles
The coolest cat ever
That guy that bought him that Harmony guitar is a legend.
Got to see buddy and Jr wells at the marble bar in Baltimore around 1986 !!! Blew the roof of the joint. At the end of the show got to give them a hand getting off stage. My moment of fame 😂
Man that whole last 10-15 minutes hurt me in my soul
I'm 32 and it's only been about the last 3 years that I've been digging in and listening to the blues. Every day, I'm kicking myself for not getting into it at a younger age.
Rock is still my favorite, and I've dabbled with some metal but, I really hate myself for not getting into the blues.
Especially when I realize that the blues is at the very core of everything that I listen to
Took me a little while to get into the original guys. Playing guitar helped. I'd listen to Clapton or something and wonder where he got his ideas and it just takes you back to the roots.
@@mma1st105 There is a bloke from Ireland names Rory Gallagher.....I think you might like his albums also
32 I wish I was 32 try 62 and trying to catch up lol you got the time just keep listening and playing let your soul lead you God bless 👍
@@TheWesternunionman I love Rory! It's hard to believe he isn't bigger in America. It seems on real blues fans or guitar players know his music.
@Keith Clark WTF? Trolling? We are simple folk trying to have conversation about Buddy Guy & other blues players......."32 you don't deserve"".......who appointed you to be the boss in this conversation? What gives?
His blues brings a tear to a glass eye.
you could never experience a live show as good as one of Buddys!
An authentic, historic document. Brilliant.
Emotionally tear up when I think about the greatness of Mr. Guy
my father passed away in 2018 right before the pandemic, and man he use to blast buddy guy, his name was also buddy, and let me tell you this brings a smile to my face and reminds me of him and ill never forget the struggle.
This was beautifully filmed. Thanks what a gift!
Majestic. And rightly so.
Watch every minute. Then watch the last 5 minutes everyday. Love you Buddy. In 2000 years with everything that has been saved on CZcams and whatever other tubes I believe there will always be space for the stuff you created. There may be a year when nobody listens but it is so good it will always be good. I remember sitting at a table in your club. You were sitting close to the stage. A girl I was with asked who you were and why everyone was making such a big deal over you. I told her you own the club. A few minutes later she asks: who is the white guy sitting next to Buddy. I look at her. Really? That’s Eric Clapton.
I have had the pleasure of seeing Buddy in concert and the man is a force of nature and a national treasure all rolled into one. There are not many “real blues men” left but you can tell from the opening note that Buddy is the real deal. He plays loud and ferocious and can be as quiet as a church mouse and everything in between. This is about the best video history and interview I have seen on Buddy Guy. If you want to know what Buddy is all about start here. Great video and thanks for posting. We love you Buddy!!!!
Sweet Tea is such a dark heavy record. It's a gem.
Don't let Buddy fool ya! Even those rockers know that the tone Buddy gets is from his own hands and the way that he works the guitar.
Legendary Hero & Current King of The Blues ......
Living legend.
Feel so lucky to have seen Buddy a few years back. He was incredible and so real. Singing the blues and still filled that whole room with joy and his passion.
The day I was born lord k ows I was cursed into playing the same hell fire blues that were just tearing my heart in two let me die a man let me sing with my fingers let god have mercy on my soul give me something to excuse lord have have mercy on my sweet lost soul let somebody help me take me down and let me know your love from above help me god to have some peace of. Mind and allow me to have my sick baby back bless ed sick man blues I'm just walking through my house like a crazy fool I'll lay down some really hard and lessened feelings blue man lipstick looks. Jerknh sick and by in inside .help me mother no help me sister no help me mister but you were not going to dishwasher of the crews.allow me to the left help me to the right feel so suicidal I hate the blues lord help me sing. Song my heart was the first help me I ever knew..sammy my heart goes out to you hope you have some great passion in up their faults hearts n blues.
Bacon town blues are kicking my ass in two .
Prince ya kicked some butt on that les Paul know what ya mean like mine better than her .
One of the greatest. Long life, Buddy.
We haven't forgotten the blues, Buddy.It's like BB King hasn't left,I still draw inspiration from his recordings.I still wanna learn how you play that really fast thing you do when you get goin full power.I don't listen to the new music of today.I don't have to.I can listen to the best music.The blues,gospel, r&b,and jazz.From Louis Armstong,New Orleans right on thru.I'm glad that blues exists, .Without bluesmen like you who helped create this music, guitar would not sound like it does. Thank-you Buddy,for playin the blues!
buddy gave me my start in sf got to open for him several times play his club in chi my guru
Last show that me and my wife went to was Buddy Guy September 7th 2018,at a small venue in Rocky Mount Virginia, the Harvester Performance Center,and I got two gold tickets,$350, and my wife said u paid how much money for the tickets! And it was worth every penny! He got off the stage and went into the crowd and then went into the concession room and was playing,I was standing there watching him playing and he walked right up to me and I put my hand on his back and he just looked at me and smiled! Best damn show that I’ve ever been too! And I’ve seen about everyone since 1978! And I would love to see him again and I’d pay twice what I paid for those tickets! Yeah he’s my hero 🎸!
One of the true blues greats.
Buddy... we AAWLLL tip our hats to you,. You’re the last of your generation!
I imagine the young visiting Brits were like, " how are you getting whaling Telecaster tones out of that Stratocaster...sir' "
It's the wine bottle in the back lol
He's keeping it alive.
The last of the Blues Legends. May God Continue to Bless you Buddy. 1love
Any music you have make a “face” when you listen to it is good music and buddy guy is good music..... so cool.
Love Buddy and had the greatest time seeing him play here in Tampa Florida in 2018. Front row and the best ever. Thanks Buddy for all the amazing music. Keep the Blues alive.
That was great. What a treasure Buddy is. I just wish they’d showed a Kay guitar-I read somewheres he kept an old beater Kay at home, and I remembered the only time I ever played one, it was a real beater, too: handed down from seven Irish brothers to an acquaintance of mine, dropped by, saw it in the corner, even had the original little Kay amp: his dad got it from a catalogue for his oldest brother (my friend was the youngest one); so I grabbed it thinking it played like as beat up as it looked: heavy, chipped and scratched, big dog-turd neck on it-but dang if it wasn’t as sweet as honey! “I’ll buy it from you!” “Nuh-uh, I’m a keep it...” So I thought about it when I heard Buddy had one in his collection. Still looking, haven’t seen one yet-but I live in the country and I’m old as a hill so maybe there’s one out there for me. Meanwhile I make do with a 58 Harmony Rocket, one single-coil-hotter n a four-dollar pistol- two big white knobs on an orange table (can’t miss ‘em)-and my Tele, of course (I was raised in the country so I do like C&W, too. But Blues is my first love).
Thnx for this doc: it’s really honest and good.
Buddy sings like no one else and has his unique style of playing blues guitar. Brilliant unique bluesman.
This film was very interesting, well worth the wait...
Best documentary after long long time without any doubt . ❤️❤️❤️Buddy 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇦🇺
Out of all the bands and artists I've seen play I feel the most fortunate to have seen Buddy.
I had tickets to see Buddy Guy play tonight at the Silver Star Casino, but earlier this week the show was cancelled. I am so very sad about it. It would've been my second time to see him play. I hope I get another opportunity. Watching this video was great, but man I wanted to listen to him live tonight! Thank you for your music Buddy Guy!
dont know if u do , but that sounds like a good time to play his cd called damn rite i got the blues , or sweet tea . or Live ,the real deal .,with ge smith . . they all smoke .
A living legend among us....what more could you want. We tend to have 5 or 15 guitars in our home studio and this legend had only 2 strings.....just imagine...
There is something about the blues artists that makes them seems that they are immortal beings just like the jazz artists as if they life story regardless of hardship they had to endure, life for them seems to be so seamless as if time stood still just for them.
I'm so disappointed with myself. I had the chance to see Buddy in Sydney Australia this year and I didn't go. I have been watching him for 50 years. He is the best! I am very disappointed with myself as I doubt he will be coming back!
When he said about the youth, “no one say well I wanna be like buddy guy” I wish I could tell him that I did. I love you buddy, like a brother you inspired me along with the rest of the great blues musicians. I hope I get to play with you one day, that’s been a dream of mine since I was a little one.
Thank you. This makes me teary-eyed. Buddy Guy is a treasure. A treasure for all the world. Thank you Mr. Buddy Guy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I was fortunate enough to see Buddy about 10 years ago at the Islets Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The crowd went crazy. What a performance. I will never forget that night.
What an Amazing Soul!!!!.....Buddy Guy your are a Miracle bro!! Love Profound!!!!!
I've been blessed to have seen this man four or five times and he blew me away every time! In every case he just took over the house!
My 14 yr-old knows who Buddy Guy is. I credit a great performance by @JoeBonamassaTV & Co we attended with sparking his interest. Now... we've got just a few months to see Mr. Guy on his last tour. Thank you, Mr. Guy, for being you.
I love this man a lot. He means a so much to me, man. This video was very influential. Blues forever, BG!
Buddy Guy: Guitar Hero, Blues Legend, American Treasure. When Mr. Guy walks and talks blues, class is in session. Saw the man and felt the magic twice; truly the last of the great Chicago Blues men. 1.000 thanks for posting this Classic VDO.
Wow! This is priceless!!!
love that first part that sounds like country acoustic... love the rest of it too.
Glad I found this. Im in my 40’s and didn’t know who he was until a few years ago when his music showed up in my Pandora list. My son and I are both studying his music. He’s 16 and wails the blues on his guitar. So I guess the inspiration still passes on to other generations.
Grew up in Austin and New Orleans in the 70's /80's Seems all greatest blues players loved Buddy Guy for good reason. When you saw and head him you knew why! The real deal, he was so full of soul. Nice production, thanks
Without buddy guy I don’t believe marshal amps would have been invented. Marshall amps were bassman clones made with England parts . And because Clapton made the bluesbreakers. He and other English artist popularized blues and brought awareness to the blues. But in the form of rock blues. So it’s buddy guy and others before him that we have to thank for Elvis ,the Beatles , Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin and many others. Godfather of the blues and rock n roll. Thank you buddy for keeping the torch LIT.
pugsley a7 eh Clapton was hired into John Mayalls Bluesbreakers for his first recording . it was john mayall and the bluesbreakers . also people that went thru that band were peter green . jack bruce ,mick taylor , john mcvie , mick fleetwood and ansley dunbar . Mayall is nicnamed the godfather of british blues .
RESPECT. Saw Buddy live Apr 15, 2010. I lost my hearing to tinnitus that night but I heard my blues hero.
It's hard to believe hes almost 83.
Awesome.....Chuck Berry passed away at 90 going on 10 years ago.
@@mburrell23 That's nice...
I love this Man. I will try to keep them Blues alive BUDDY
I have seen Buddy 5 times . He is one of the best guitarists alive.If you get a chance to go see him at his club legends do it!! He plays there every weekend in Jan.I was lucky enough to get his autograph along with BB King and a bunch of other players on a shirt it is under glass.Thank you Buddy!!
That's the best Damn Blues Documentary I've seen in ages!! Damn right I got the Blues!!! Thank you Earnie Ball and Buddy, Keep the Blues Alive!!!
I could listen to him all day long, what a man. I wish they were all as classy as him.
Thank you, Mr Buddy Guy!
A legend indeed and I've been blessed with your presence on 3 occasions. Happy birthday, again and yes, you "showed all them other motherf@#!×$!, how's its done!"
I get the "polka-dot " thing and Mother's. My mom gave me a harmonica at age of 7, to keep me occupied and to rehab my asthma. Living in the country of the deep South, does get quiet.
I'll tell ya someday about my blue polka-dot shirt that the ex threw away, but you already know the story!
Blessed you, Sir
This is great! Saw Buddy with Junior Wells in le Hibou coffee house in the early 70s. Magic!
Buddy's the 'living link!'
I have the Blues. Your dam right I have the Blues. Cause I've never seen Buddy Guy LIVE. I will in the near future see Buddy Guy LIVE.😊 I have 4 of his CDs. 😊