Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

1936-07-30 Lettsworth, Louisiana, US 69 Credits

Biography

George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues and has influenced eminent guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck and John Mayer. In the 1960s, Guy played with Muddy Waters as a house guitarist at Chess Records and began a musical partnership with the harmonica player Junior Wells. Guy was ranked 30th in Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of Al...

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Sinners

Sinners

2025

as Old Sammie

7.6
Acting

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is wait...

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision

2024

as Self

7.0
Acting

Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the creation of Electric Lady Studios, rising from the r...

Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights

Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights

2023

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

In 1990 and in 1991 Eric Clapton played 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall performing with different line-ups and sets featuring Blues, Rock, and a fu...

Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues

Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues

2022

as Self

Acting

The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the pos...

The Torch

The Torch

2022

as Self

8.0
Acting

At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he’s gone. Enter ...

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

2021

7.0
Acting

Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker’s seminal “Boogie Chillun’” while growing up in his rural stomping gro...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019

2020

as Self

9.3
Acting

“Crossroads Guitar Festival” 2019 live video hosted by Eric Clapton will appear in Blu-ray including high-quality full HD pro shot, stereo & 5.1 surro...

The Quiet One

The Quiet One

2019

as Self

6.8
Acting

Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast personal archives to share stories and memories of his ...

Jeff Beck - Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Jeff Beck - Live At The Hollywood Bowl

2017

8.2
Acting

In the summer of 2016, Jeff Beck celebrated 50 years of his musical career with a special concert at the famous Hollywood Bowl. The setlist reached ba...

Homicide McLeod

Homicide McLeod

2017

as Captain Oswald

Acting

Homicide McLeod fights to save the world from alien drug-overlords.

North Sea Jazz Highlights

North Sea Jazz Highlights

2016

as Self - Guitar

7.0
Acting
Jazz at the White House

Jazz at the White House

2016

as Self

Acting

This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri Ly...

Two Trains Runnin'

Two Trains Runnin'

2016

as Self

7.2
Acting

The search of several young, white men for blues singers who have been missing for decades coincides with the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in ...

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

Keith Richards: Under the Influence

2015

as Self

6.7
Acting

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here

2014

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 conf...

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

2014

as Self - Performer

Acting

The star-studded special celebrates the trailblazing music series' 40th anniversary. With guest hosts Jeff Bridges, Matthew McConaughey and Sheryl Cro...

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

2014

as Self

9.5
Acting

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Featuring rare demos, int...

Buddy Guy Live From Red Rocks 2013

Buddy Guy Live From Red Rocks 2013

2013

Acting

Tracklist : Damn Right I've Got The Blues Five Long Years Someone Else Is Steppin' In (Slippin' Out, Slippin' In) Hoochie Coochie Man 74 Years Yo...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

2013

as Self

5.8
Acting

Captured across two nights at Madison Square Garden, the Crossroads Guitar Festival offers a variety of legendary guitarists performing a mix of sultr...

Buddy Guy - Front and Center 2013

Buddy Guy - Front and Center 2013

2013

as Self - Guitar & Vocals

6.5
Acting
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

2013

as Self

8.0
Acting

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues perf...

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones - Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

2012

as Self - Vocals, Guitar (Guest)

6.0
Acting

On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Ho...

Buddy Guy - Guitar Center Sessions

Buddy Guy - Guitar Center Sessions

2010

as Guitar

5.0
Acting
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

2010

as Self

8.3
Acting

Often credited as being one of the all-time greatest guitarists, and known amongst his peers as one of the all-time greatest collaborators. The ultima...

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009

as Self

8.1
Acting

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'whe...

Blues at the BBC

Blues at the BBC

2009

as Self

5.0
Acting

Collection of performances by British and American blues artists on BBC programmes such as The Beat Room, A Whole Scene Going, The Old Grey Whistle Te...

In the Electric Mist

In the Electric Mist

2009

as Sam 'Hogman' Patin

6.1
Acting

Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Bal...

Buddy Guy: Live At Montreux 2004

Buddy Guy: Live At Montreux 2004

2008

as guitar, vocals

Acting
Buddy Guy - Estival Jazz Lugano

Buddy Guy - Estival Jazz Lugano

2008

as Himself

Acting

2008 Concert featuring songs: I've got dreams to remember, Hoochie Coochie man and Others.

Buddy Guy: Live at Estival Jazz Lugano

2008

7.0
Acting
Shine a Light

Shine a Light

2008

as Self

6.8
Acting

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at th...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

2007

as Self

7.1
Acting

Double-DVD Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances and Collaborations by Guitar Wizards Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Joh...

Junior Wells & Buddy Guy Live at Nightstage

2007

4.2
Acting

Junior Wells performing live at Nightstage with special guest Buddy Guy

Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues

2007

as Self

Acting

This music documentary celebrates the long and influential career of Long John Baldry, a pioneering British musician whose blues revivalism inspired T...

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

2007

as Self

8.0
Acting

1. Great Balls of Fire 2. Chantilly Lace 3. Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) 4. End of the Road (Tom Jones) 5. Who Will the Next Fool Be (Solomon Burke...

Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street

2006

as self

Acting

This 90 minute, 3-act documentary details the rise & fall of Maxwell Street, Chicago's great outdoor market, the birthplace of the electric blues and ...

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

2006

as Himself

6.0
Acting

This DVD comes a part of a box set which also contains 3 CDs. The DVD features an exclusive 90-minute career-spanning documentation with rare and pre...

Buddy Guy Live The Real Deal

Buddy Guy Live The Real Deal

2006

as Himself

8.0
Acting

Buddy Guy's rejuvinated blues career has spawned world-wide accolades, and his musical talents are on show in this live set recorded in Chicago with t...

Buddy Guy Teachin' The Blues

2005

as Himself

Acting

In this special DVD lesson, Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy passes on what he learned from Jimmy Reed, Guitar Slim, T-Bone Walker and Lightning Hopkins...

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Jammin' with the Blues Greats

2004

as Himself

8.0
Acting

It was a night when the legends played, when English Blues met Chicago & Memphis Blues, and something magical happened. One hot night in June 1982 at...

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

2004

as Self

10.0
Acting

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blue...

Carlos Santana Presents: Blues at Montreux 2004

Carlos Santana Presents: Blues at Montreux 2004

2004

as Himself

6.9
Acting

July 12, 2004 was a very special night at the Montreux Festival for any blues fan. With Carlos Santana as musical director (and special guest guitaris...

Carlos Santana Plays Blues At Montreux 2004

Carlos Santana Plays Blues At Montreux 2004

2004

Acting

The blues has always been a vital component of Carlos Santana' music. On a magical night at Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2004, he was given the oppo...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004

as Self

8.0
Acting

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances a...

Don't Start Me Talkin: The Junior Wells Story

2004

as Himself

Acting

Junior Wells, who died in 1998, was a superb harmonica player and singer who enjoyed a long and fruitful association with guitarist Buddy Guy, had som...

Lightning in a Bottle

Lightning in a Bottle

2004

as Self

7.3
Acting

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall t...

Antone's: Home of the Blues

Antone's: Home of the Blues

2004

as Performer

10.0
Acting

Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas. The film is filled with historical and dynamic blues performances from the earliest ...

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues

2004

as Self

Acting

A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues songs of all time. Recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival! Switzerland in 1974. T...

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live

2003

as Self

Acting

1. Koko Taylor - I'm Ready 2. Big Bill Morganfield - I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man 3. Keb Mo - I Can't Be Satisfied 4. Keb Mo - Two Trains Running ...

Festival Express

Festival Express

2003

as Self

7.1
Acting

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts. In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying...

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

Bluesy Entertainment: Live

2003

as Self

Acting

1. Introduction 2. Someday Baby - Gregg Allman 3. Just To Be With You - Phoebe Snow 4. Chains Of Love - Big Joe Turner 5. Make A Woman Feel Satisf...

Mountain Stage Blues Special

2003

as Himself

Acting

An all-blues program with John Mayall, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, and others.

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

John Lee Hooker - That's My Story

2001

4.5
Acting

A teenage runaway who never went to school, John Lee Hooker had trouble spelling his name, even into his eighties. But, despite these humble beginning...

Blues Masters

Blues Masters

1999

6.0
Acting

In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toronto, recording together and individuall...

A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

1996

as Self

10.0
Acting

One by One, the musicians climb on stage and take their places: B.B. king, Eric Clapton, Buddy guy, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Vaughan, Dr, joh...

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

1995

as House Band

6.4
Acting

Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.

Curves Contours & Body Horns

Curves Contours & Body Horns

1993

as Self

Acting

Now recognized as one of the best electric guitars ever designed, Leo Fender's Stratocaster is a vital ingredient of American popular culture. Its com...

Buddy Guy - Baden-Baden 1991

Buddy Guy - Baden-Baden 1991

1991

Acting
Buddy Guy Listen to this Eric

Buddy Guy Listen to this Eric

1991

as Self - Guitars, Vocals

Acting

Buddy Guy & Band appearing live on Ohne Filter (German SWR TV) in Baden-Baden, Germany in July 1991. Setlist: 01 - intro (german) by TV deejee 02 - ...

Eric Clapton: 24 Nights

Eric Clapton: 24 Nights

1991

as Self - Guitar

6.9
Acting

Highlights from Eric Clapton's sold-out 24 night run at London's Royal Albert Hall are featured. 24 nights includes guest appearances from Robert Cray...

Blues Alive

1990

as Himself

Acting

Willie Dixon tells tales of the blues, spiced by stories from Ruth Brown, Albert Collins and Buddy Guy. Blues from all, as well as Booker T. Laury, Ot...

Chicago Blues

Chicago Blues

1972

Acting

Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted wi...

Supershow

Supershow

1969

as Himself

6.5
Acting

Supershow was intended to be Britain's first music 'super session', with several famous blues, jazz and rock artists of the time coming together to b...

Wake at Generation

Wake at Generation

1968

as Self

Acting

An unreleased concert film, shot at the Generation Club on 8th St. in NYC on April 7, 1968. Big Brother & The Holding Co. "Summertime" Joni Mitchell...

Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone - Buddy Guy

Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone - Buddy Guy

N/A

as Himself

Acting

Blues legend Buddy Guy talks about his life and career.

Live: Real Deal With Ge Smith & Sni Band

N/A

as Self

Acting

Buddy Guy live at Legends, Chicago with Ge Smith & Sni Band.

Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy - South Bank Session

N/A

as Himself

Acting

Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy Ronnie Scotts London, England October 6th 1987 "The South Bank Session" South Bank Show Special LWT (UK) Broadcast October...

Buddy Guy Marciac Festival

N/A

as Himself

Acting

Buddy Guy at the Marciac Festival in France

Buddy Guy at Vienne

N/A

5.0
Acting