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Sold Date:
November 13, 2014
Start Date:
April 9, 2013
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Buddy Guy
In The Beginning
On Red Lighnin' Records RL 1001
Condition: Cover is VG, still in shrink wrap but has a slight tear in lower seam and minor writing on front. Record is VG+
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ABOUT:
George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American guitarist and singer. Critically acclaimed, he is a pioneer of the sound and has served as an influence to some of the most notable musicians of his generation, including , and . In the 1960s Guy was a member of ' band and was a house guitarist at . He can be heard on 's "" and 's "" as well as on his own Chess sides and the series of records he made with harmonica player .
Ranked 30th in magazine's list of the "", Guy is known for his showmanship on stage: playing his guitar with drumsticks or strolling into the audience while playing solos. His song "Stone Crazy" was ranked 78th in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.
Guy's autobiography, When I Left Home: My Story, was released on May 8, 2012.