Buddy's Got the Blues: A Celebration of Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday at Radio City Music Hall
Buddy Guy, the iconic blues musician known for his contributions to the genre, will be honored with a special concert celebration on his 90th birthday at New York's Radio City Music Hall on October 1. The event, titled "Buddy's Got the Blues," will feature a star-studded lineup including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, and many more. Tickets for the concert will go on sale to the public on June 26 at 10 AM ET. Steve Jordan will be the musical director for the evening, with executive producers Keith Wortman, Garry Buck, and Scooter Weintraub overseeing the production.
Guy, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound, has been a significant influence on numerous musicians, including Clapton, Keith Richards, and Peter Green. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including nine Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. In a statement, Guy expressed his excitement for the upcoming celebration and the opportunity to commemorate his 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues with friends and fellow musicians. The concert promises to be a memorable night honoring Guy's legacy and impact on the music industry.