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Buddy Guy

George "Buddy" Guy, born George Guy on July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana, is an American blues guitarist and singer. Influenced by John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf, Guy began playing guitar at a young age, initially with homemade instruments before receiving his first proper guitar at sixteen. He started performing locally in Baton Rouge with bands like the Big Poppa John Tilley Band and Guitar Slim. Guy moved to Chicago in 1957, where he quickly gained attention by impressing Otis Rush with his guitar skills. This led to regular performances in local blues c...