Buddy Guy (Page 3 of 3)

Buddy brings it every show, looks for who he sees grinning like he is so apt to do, and delivers...or as he says, they can't say I didn't try. 
Still the Baddest!

Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

Hey, now I know why he gave me a wink when I was grinning like a Cheshire cat from the stage barrier at Shepherds Bush. 

Nice review, Suhl. 

Phil

This thread has reminded me that my review of Buddy's gig at Shepherds Bush appeared in a recent issue of Blues Matters. Here it is:

BUDDY GUY
@Shepherds Bush Empire, London. 05/07/10
From the moment he stepped onto the stage at this sell out show it was evident that for a man approaching his 75th year, Buddy Guy has the energy and cheeky glint in his eyes one would expect of a man half his age. Supported by his four piece band comprising keyboards, drums, rhythm and bass guitars, the audience was enthralled by a short but very sweet 75 minute set of favourites and mini tributes. With the tributes consisting of a few bars followed by some improvisation, it was the favourites that were played in full. These were: ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ and a funky ‘Boom Boom’ (both arguably tributes), ‘Damn Right I Got The Blues’, ‘Skin Deep’, ‘Do Your Thing’, ‘Fever’ and ‘(Someone’s) Slipping In’, which, with Guy’s encouragement, had everyone yelling back “Slipping In”. Then came the tributes to some of the numerous artists Guy has influenced over the years. After praising Cream he played ‘Strange Brew’ and followed later with ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’, There was some irony in Guy’s choice of the former as Clapton confessed to Guy many years ago that some of its guitar licks had actually been “stolen” from him. Another artist that Guy had a huge influence on was Hendrix and we were treated to a few bars of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) before he disappeared stage left. He reappeared amongst the audience where he spent a few minutes playing as he battled his way to the rear of the hall. Back on stage Guy illustrated some of the tricks that have been copied by so many guitarists over the years, including Hendrix, by playing his cream Strat’ with his teeth, a drumstick and even the front of his psychedelic shirt. Guy has definitely still got it; his voice is as strong as ever and his playing has lost none of the edge that has spawned so many imitators since the early 60s. Guy loved the reaction from the audience and they knew they had witnessed a performance by a legend.

I was in his Chicago blues club 2 weeks ago when Eddie Shaw & the Wolf Gang (ex Howlin Wolf guys) were playing and Buddy came in and sang a song with them (basically about him having sex with a 19 year old). At half time I got a cd autographed and when he asked where I was from I said Scotland and he said I was there not long ago. No you were in Manchester & London which is England. Oh, right enough he says. I then said maybe you can play there promoting your new album. What new album? The one that comes out 26 October. Oh that one!! Gotta love the guy eh?

Kenny

"...an' she got ways jest like a baby chile..." 

MuchRain
BigJeff