Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Celebration
Summary
Hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis celebrate Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday by revisiting their 2007 interview. They discuss his prolific recent career, including his role in *Sinners*, and reflect on his early struggles with Chess Records. Guy shares stories about influences like Guitar Slim and B.B. King, while the hosts highlight his impact on artists from Hendrix to John Mayer.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon info, and Chicago listener stories
Buddy Guy's recent career updates and film roles
2007 Interview: The state of blues clubs and young players
Live performance: 'When I Get Up in the Morning'
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Acoustic playing habits and Robert Johnson's influence
Influences: B.B. King, Guitar Slim, and stage antics
Chess Records conflicts and the British Invasion
The Stratocaster, standing up, and hip-hop connections
Collaborations with John Mayer and Dave Matthews
Live performance: 'Sun Going Down'
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Analysis of 'First Time I Met the Blues' and Chess legacy
Acoustic work and the Hill Country blues style
Buddy's influence on Hendrix, Vaughan, and Jack White
Business legacy and preview of next week's shoegaze topic
Credits and production team
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