This kid just got a diploma from a master ! NO university could give this kid what Buddy gave him. The respect of one of the top blues masters of all time !
This kid's got potential to be one of the greatest guitarists ever, and he's in great hands playing with Buddy. That's what you call a natural, he really was born to play music.
Quinn, that was fantastic! You are going to be a force in the music world. And Buddy Guy, you are awesome! How many superstars would do something like that? What a wonderful thing to do for someone else. You are a great man Buddy. If you could only teach that to others.
I saw Buddy Guy live this month and Quinn opened for him! He's 14 now and he was absolutely amazing! Buddy sponsors him and he has some albums out. Quinn said listening to Buddy is what got him into the blues and Buddy discovered him when he was only 7! Just incredible. Keep it up!
This kid is freaking AWESOME!!!! and so lucky to get to play onstage with the legendary blues man Buddy Guy!!!! You KNOW this kid's gonna make it big in the world of blues!!
This kid is freaking AWESOME!!!! and so lucky to get to play onstage with the legendary blues man Buddy Guy!!!! You KNOW this kid's gonna make it big in the world of blues!! Just look at how proud Buggy is with the way this kid plays... WOW!!!!!!!
Buddy Guy is one of the finest blues guitarist in the world and he owns the stage whenever he is there! This kid BLEW HIM AWAY! HE IS AMAZING! Buddy has a new protege!
Saw this kid play last night in Lynn,MA with Buddy Guy. He's now 15 and is even more incredible. Since this encounter with Quinn,Buddy has took him under his wing and takes him on tour.
I saw him on TV a year ago and now he's Jammin' with the big boys. He must eat,sleep,drink with that guitar. Man alive, don't ever quit you're the future.
Child prodigy absolutely! Wonderful. But gotta just love Buddy Guy for bringing him forward and giving him his love and time! That 2 mile smile is the real deal. What a loving man!
After I get tired of all the bad crap going on in the world,and watching videos of death and destruction that is happening in our world today,I come back to this.It is my feel good moment of the day.Buddy Guy could easily dis this young guy out of professional jealousy,but he urges him to be the great musician he already is.Thanks for posting this.
please... my heart this to explode!! it's too much for my!! this boy plays much better than some of those that say that they are at the present time guitarists (?!)many more!!! , thank you Buddy for your humility to present us with you to the new guitarist of blue of this century.... today I broke my guitar!!!!!!!!!!... WOW greeting from ARGENTINA
i've watched this vid over hundred fifty times,gotta love the blues,can't stop them tears rollin' down my face......n BG i am glad to have seen him live once in Sydney many years ago......BG & JW r the Blues
this date will be history in 40 years. A hall of famer invites a future hall of famer to jam with him. i tell u wot. saw Quinn on redrocks years ago and i was speechless and stunned. he will be one of the alltime-greats. and btw, look buddy, cant get the smile out his face. thats priceless. god bless buddy to give quinn this shot.
This is turning into one of my all-time favorite YT clips. Buddy Guy's reactions throughout the performance are 100% priceless. If Kid Sullivan doesnt burn out before age 18 he could do great things with his 6-string razor.
Great clip just found it .This young person can really play.I give my props to him and the wonderful great Buddy Guy.Thanks Buddy for helping bring up the next generation of Blues players and being the inspiration you have been for decades.
I am so impressed with this kid. Who ever it was that put a guitar in his hands at such a young age (obviously) and showed him how to play. . . . . is an AWESOME person and an even better teacher. My hat comes off to you, who ever you are. And of course for Quinn too. Both of you, take a bough!! Keep going son!!
Buddy guy was so nice to that kid, what a class act. He gave that kid a great gift, what a confidence booster and encouragement that must be for an 8 year old.
I think BUddy Guy has the prettiest smile around! These two can definitely play the blues. Quinn has grown a lot now but I keep coming back to his skill at such a young age.....Buddy Guy is the Man!!!!!!
I hear a lot of Buddy in this child's playing. You must admit, Buddy Guy is a sweet as hell guy and obviously wants to see the blues tradition continue. When I met BB King and we got tot talking, he was so upset at the fact that for the last 30 plus years, a majority of his audience are young white men and no appreciation from the black community for the blues. I am white and there were no racist undertones to his statement, just disappointment that young black kids listen to that shit they call rap. He said, "This is part of their heritage and they could give a shit and are uninterested." To me I found this very sad.
Buddy Guy just put a smile on my face. That kid is awesome, and Buddy seems like one of the coolest guys in the world, man I wish I could jam with Buddy.
Wow. This kid is a freak of nature. I look forward to following his career for decades to come.... Also, I saw Buddy guy in concert earlyer tonight...AMAZING as usual!
he has been Buddy's support act at most of his concerts since this. He is 14 now and i saw him last night in Broadway. Unbelievable talent. (I'm talking about both Buddy and the kid :P) He went from this to playing Madison Square Gardens to 40,000 people.
Buddy Guy is great on encouraging young talents! Saw Buddy with harmonica whizkid, Josh King years ago in Redbank, NJ. Imagine Quinn & Josh together, now? Holey moley!
That's amazing! I love how Buddy reacts to him, sometimes just shaking his head and smiling like he can't believe what he is hearing coming out of this eight year old's guitar. Something tells me this is not the last we will hear of Quinn Sullivan.
"The Momma Made Me Stay in My Room Blues" What else can make a kid play the Blues with such soul! And Mr. Guy taking the interest in showcasing this kid, can't wait to see this kind of sharing in the ego driven world of Pop. Yeah right! The blues is the people's music.
just saw this video for the very first time because a friend from work told me about him....man this blew my mind and gave me the chills!!! Incredible that's all I can say...
the technical mastery is already hard to believe, but to improvise on the spot with such quality is...unbelievable. I still can't believe that's an 8 yrs old on the stage.
Fantastic! Feel great about both these two...Buddy having such a great time teaching...Quinn Sullivan giving his all under that great presence and pressure..
Reading other comments... I give the tyke an A+ for standing up there and holding his own with Buddy Guy! Jeez, man. The child is only 8. When I was 8 I was playing marbles and hopscotch.
This earlier comment seems to come closest to illustrating just how special this little kid's talent is: "bluesborn 2 years ago As someone who has played guitar for over 40 years I have to say this kid is truly amazing.We are talking about an 8 year old child here.The guitar is a very demanding instrument to play for someone whose body is still developing and doesn't yet possess the physical ability to wield it with such facility.Not just pressing down,but pushing the strings up,AND hitting the proper pitch AND doing so with feeling.I'm always left wondering where that kind of rare ability comes from in the very young." Musical history right before our eyes.
I have been NOT playing the guitar for more than 40 years, despite hours of practice. Two young guitarists have shown me what I needed and what it takes that so impresses me now, Quinn Sullivan and Tallan Latz with astounding talent. Undoubtedly Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton also felt this early on as well. The music flows out of their fingers like a language. I'd give a year of my life to have this level of talent for a year of my life.
As someone who has played guitar for over 40 years I have to say this kid is truly amazing.We are talking about an 8 year old child here.The guitar is a very demanding instrument to play for someone whose body is still developing and doesn't yet possess the physical ability to wield it with such facility.Not just pressing down,but pushing the strings up,AND hitting the proper pitch AND doing so with feeling.I'm always left wondering where that kind of rare ability comes from in the very young.
As an inspiration, I played this to my 6 year-old grand-daughter, to show her the power and surpressed realm of 'just one part' to this ongoing paradaym of the human spirit!
I met Quinn backstage at this year's Playboy Jazz Festival along with Buddy's niece Isabelle Harris. Quinn's a great kid and his dad's cool, too. It was a great experience.
This kid just got a diploma from a master ! NO university could give this kid what Buddy gave him. The respect of one of the top blues masters of all time !
And Buddy Guy said, "Without B.B. King there would be no Buddy Guy". Not only is he a GUITAR GOD, he's also a humble human being.
This kid's got potential to be one of the greatest guitarists ever, and he's in great hands playing with Buddy. That's what you call a natural, he really was born to play music.
8 years old and he's accomplished what we all dreamed of
Buddy is one of the best guys you could ever hope to meet & always gives you more than your money's worth.He's the man !
What blows me away as much as the kid's playing is Buddy's attitude: he genuinely loves this. Classy guy.
Quinn, that was fantastic! You are going to be a force in the music world. And Buddy Guy, you are awesome! How many superstars would do something like that? What a wonderful thing to do for someone else. You are a great man Buddy. If you could only teach that to others.
Buddy became his mentor. They play together all the time, now. Can you believe how good he is?
I saw Buddy Guy live this month and Quinn opened for him! He's 14 now and he was absolutely amazing! Buddy sponsors him and he has some albums out. Quinn said listening to Buddy is what got him into the blues and Buddy discovered him when he was only 7! Just incredible. Keep it up!
This kid is freaking AWESOME!!!! and so lucky to get to play onstage with the legendary blues man Buddy Guy!!!! You KNOW this kid's gonna make it big in the world of blues!!
Its amazing that such a small kid would like this kind of music let alone play it.
This kid is freaking AWESOME!!!! and so lucky to get to play onstage with the legendary blues man Buddy Guy!!!! You KNOW this kid's gonna make it big in the world of blues!! Just look at how proud Buggy is with the way this kid plays... WOW!!!!!!!
Buddy Guy is one of the finest blues guitarist in the world and he owns the stage whenever he is there! This kid BLEW HIM AWAY! HE IS AMAZING! Buddy has a new protege!
Kid is just amazing! I also love how modest Buddy Guy is.
Saw this kid play last night in Lynn,MA with Buddy Guy. He's now 15 and is even more incredible. Since this encounter with Quinn,Buddy has took him under his wing and takes him on tour.
I saw him on TV a year ago and now he's Jammin' with the big boys. He must eat,sleep,drink with that guitar. Man alive, don't ever quit you're the future.
thank god for kids like him... the blues will never die
one of the coolest moments in Buddy Guy's life. holy balls this kid can play!
Child prodigy absolutely! Wonderful. But gotta just love Buddy Guy for bringing him forward and giving him his love and time! That 2 mile smile is the real deal. What a loving man!
This deserves a THANK YOU!
After I get tired of all the bad crap going on in the world,and watching videos of death and destruction that is happening in our world today,I come back to this.It is my feel good moment of the day.Buddy Guy could easily dis this young guy out of professional jealousy,but he urges him to be the great musician he already is.Thanks for posting this.
Wow I'm very touched.. he's 8 yrs old?? He's got soul, no doubt about it.
140 people have no clue what true talent is.
keep your eyes on this kid to keep bringing us great music
please... my heart this to explode!! it's too much for my!! this boy plays much better than some of those that say that they are at the present time guitarists (?!)many more!!! , thank you Buddy for your humility to present us with you to the new guitarist of blue of this century.... today I broke my guitar!!!!!!!!!!... WOW greeting from ARGENTINA
i've watched this vid over hundred fifty times,gotta love the blues,can't stop them tears rollin' down my face......n BG i am glad to have seen him live once in Sydney many years ago......BG & JW r the Blues
I love the way Sullivan literally looks up to Guy throughout the performance for reassurance. What a little legend!!!
this date will be history in 40 years. A hall of famer invites a future hall of famer to jam with him. i tell u wot. saw Quinn on redrocks years ago and i was speechless and stunned. he will be one of the alltime-greats. and btw, look buddy, cant get the smile out his face. thats priceless. god bless buddy to give quinn this shot.
This is turning into one of my all-time favorite YT clips.
Buddy Guy's reactions throughout the performance are 100% priceless.
If Kid Sullivan doesnt burn out before age 18 he could do great things with his 6-string razor.
Damn, that kid has some soul, what a boss.
You gotta give it to Buddy also. His reaction is priceless.
Great clip just found it .This young person can really play.I give my props to him and the wonderful great Buddy Guy.Thanks Buddy for helping bring up the next generation of Blues players and being the inspiration you have been for decades.
I am so impressed with this kid. Who ever it was that put a guitar in his hands at such a young age (obviously) and showed him how to play. . . . . is an AWESOME person and an even better teacher. My hat comes off to you, who ever you are. And of course for Quinn too. Both of you, take a bough!! Keep going son!!
Buddy guy was so nice to that kid, what a class act. He gave that kid a great gift, what a confidence booster and encouragement that must be for an 8 year old.
It always warms my heart to see the grand masters encouraging and sharing the stage with a young up and coming.
This is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! It brought tears to my eyes, yes, there is hope for our future generation!
This is one of the best things I've ever seen on many levels.
nothing is easy for an 8 year old....this is just amazing!!!!!
I think BUddy Guy has the prettiest smile around! These two can definitely play the blues. Quinn has grown a lot now but I keep coming back to his skill at such a young age.....Buddy Guy is the Man!!!!!!
to have praise from a guitar god like that, this kid has got something special. I'm at a complete loss for words. Just simply amazing
I hear a lot of Buddy in this child's playing. You must admit, Buddy Guy is a sweet as hell guy and obviously wants to see the blues tradition continue. When I met BB King and we got tot talking, he was so upset at the fact that for the last 30 plus years, a majority of his audience are young white men and no appreciation from the black community for the blues. I am white and there were no racist undertones to his statement, just disappointment that young black kids listen to that shit they call rap. He said, "This is part of their heritage and they could give a shit and are uninterested." To me I found this very sad.
Buddy Guy just put a smile on my face. That kid is awesome, and Buddy seems like one of the coolest guys in the world, man I wish I could jam with Buddy.
Wow. This kid is a freak of nature.
I look forward to following his career for decades to come....
Also, I saw Buddy guy in concert earlyer tonight...AMAZING as usual!
Good Lord! Where will this kid go from here?
8 years old and on stage jamming with Buddy Guy?
If he holds it together, he'll be the best ever.
Just saw Quinn and Buddy last night in Iowa city. 14 and still going hard! The kid is growing up hanging out with a legend!
he has been Buddy's support act at most of his concerts since this. He is 14 now and i saw him last night in Broadway. Unbelievable talent. (I'm talking about both Buddy and the kid :P) He went from this to playing Madison Square Gardens to 40,000 people.
Buddy Guy is great on encouraging young talents! Saw Buddy with harmonica whizkid, Josh King years ago in Redbank, NJ. Imagine Quinn & Josh together, now? Holey moley!
To live your dream at eight years old. Wow.
Saw this kid for the first time tonight on a PBS show Front and Center with Buddy Guy, all grown up!! Gotta share it!
What a great father spirit Buddy puts out...He is the black magic.
How can 238 people not like this? you can play like that at 8 yrs old wow.
Guitar whiz my foot! This kid's a freakin' virtuoso!!!
This kid is fucking amazing....
That's amazing! I love how Buddy reacts to him, sometimes just shaking his head and smiling like he can't believe what he is hearing coming out of this eight year old's guitar. Something tells me this is not the last we will hear of Quinn Sullivan.
The future of Jazz & R&B is in good hands. What a talent!
"The Momma Made Me Stay in My Room Blues"
What else can make a kid play the Blues with such soul!
And Mr. Guy taking the interest in showcasing this kid, can't wait to see this kind of sharing in the ego driven world of Pop. Yeah right!
The blues is the people's music.
I have loved the blues since I was 12 growing up in St. Louis I heard the blues all the time. Watching this kid, I know the blues will never die.
This might very well be the coolest thing on youtube.
What an honor to play with the greats...
He is nothing but outstanding. I love this kid I wish he was my brother. Love you Quinn. An amazing talent.
Awsome.....the 8 year old rips it and Buddy walks off........that kid is like 17 now....WOW
just saw this video for the very first time because a friend from work told me about him....man this blew my mind and gave me the chills!!! Incredible that's all I can say...
he he thanks. it's great that there is young blood carrying the blues' torch!
Great to see a young person playing the Blues ! Hope he never quits!
This is fun to watch. The pure joy of jamming together.
The kid is goooooooooood.
He's not such a little kid anymore but he's still good.
From time to time I come back here and just enjoy this amazing 10 minutes :)
the technical mastery is already hard to believe, but to improvise on the spot with such quality is...unbelievable. I still can't believe that's an 8 yrs old on the stage.
Fantastic! Feel great about both these two...Buddy having such a great time teaching...Quinn Sullivan giving his all under that great presence and pressure..
Phenomenal jazz interplay between Quinn Sullivan and Buddy Guy.....I hope this continues :)
Amazing, this child!!!
Reading other comments... I give the tyke an A+ for standing up there and holding his own with Buddy Guy! Jeez, man. The child is only 8. When I was 8 I was playing marbles and hopscotch.
To see the look of wonder, happiness, Glory and love on the face of Buddy Guy...No Mama...The Thrill Is NOT Gone!
That was great and shocking at the same time. Love it. Good luck young man, thank you Buddy Guy.
Buddy I love your music and this kid is unbelievable wow Bernadette
This earlier comment seems to come closest to illustrating just how special this little kid's talent is:
"bluesborn 2 years ago
As someone who has played guitar for over 40 years I have to say this kid is truly amazing.We are talking about an 8 year old child here.The guitar is a very demanding instrument to play for someone whose body is still developing and doesn't yet possess the physical ability to wield it with such facility.Not just pressing down,but pushing the strings up,AND hitting the proper pitch AND doing so with feeling.I'm always left wondering where that kind of rare ability comes from in the very young."
Musical history right before our eyes.
This kid is great but Buddy you are awesome to make him feel so good and to promote him the way you did, my hats off to you Buddy and the Kid
I have been NOT playing the guitar for more than 40 years, despite hours of practice. Two young guitarists have shown me what I needed and what it takes that so impresses me now, Quinn Sullivan and Tallan Latz with astounding talent. Undoubtedly Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton also felt this early on as well. The music flows out of their fingers like a language. I'd give a year of my life to have this level of talent for a year of my life.
That is amazing how he can play I can barely play the radio let alone the guitar keep up the great work kid.
this kid is amazing I am a fan of all music but this dood has a ton of talent hopefully he dosent get board with it.
2fast65 Board or what some of our dear friends have done over the years and party down to death. Like The late Jimmy,. Terrible loss.
that kid can really wail!!! that vid was great to watch love buddy guy pure class
As someone who has played guitar for over 40 years I have to say this kid is truly amazing.We are talking about an 8 year old child here.The guitar is a very demanding instrument to play for someone whose body is still developing and doesn't yet possess the physical ability to wield it with such facility.Not just pressing down,but pushing the strings up,AND hitting the proper pitch AND doing so with feeling.I'm always left wondering where that kind of rare ability comes from in the very young.
one badass eight year old.
amazing a little kid can play like that .
yep, just amazing. a tear comes to the eye just lookin and listening this kid. damn!
I've seen Buddy Guy play live several times. He is mesmerizing. And this kid can shred with the best.
Wow, great performance by the Little one !!!!
As an inspiration, I played this to my 6 year-old grand-daughter, to show her the power and surpressed realm of 'just one part' to this ongoing paradaym of the human spirit!
Buddy is a class act! He shows is excitement towards this kid!
8 yrs old and had already realized one of my dreams, jammin with mr. guy.
this kid really is outta sight man.
i love how buddy interacts wit him.
Kid was sure quick to cop those licks Buddy was offering him. Great video.
Neither this one,NEVER take this one out of CZcams Baby!!! This is how I show to my friends YOUR SOUL...
this is proof that God loves the Blues ...surley this young man has been touched...
139 dislikes on this video? Who are those idiots? Kid is great! Wait another 10 years and man oh man this kid will be god on a guitar.
god bless this kid
Seen em play together last night in KC. Quinn is 15 now, gettin better & better. Buddy still Rules!!
Amazing near instantanious improvization and adaptation. This kid has some real raw talent and given some time he's going to be one of the great ones.
I've seen Buddy so many times, but never seen him enjoy himsels as at this gig!!!!
watching this once a week makes me forget for 10 minutes how shitty my life has gotten
This was Amazing!! Gave me chill bumps all through the video! I'd love to see them perform live.. 10++
This is a young man with a lot of heart and soul. Jam on
I met Quinn backstage at this year's Playboy Jazz Festival along with Buddy's niece Isabelle Harris. Quinn's a great kid and his dad's cool, too. It was a great experience.
That kid probably had NO clue the greatness he was in the presence of. Amazing!