George "Buddy" Guy (born
July 30,
1936) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning
American blues and
rock guitarist and singer. Known as an inspiration to
Jimi Hendrix,
Eric Clapton,
Stevie Ray Vaughan, and other guitarists, Guy is considered an important exponent of
Chicago blues. He is the father of female
rapper Shawnna and also has a son, Michael. He is the older brother of late blues guitarist
Phil Guy.
Guy is known for his showmanship: for example, he plays his guitar with drumsticks, or strolls into the audience while
jamming and trailing a long guitar cord.