Buddy Guy to Mark 90th Birthday with Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer
Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday will be commemorated with an extraordinary concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York on October 1. He has arranged an exceptional lineup including renowned musicians such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Gary Clark Jr., and many others to join him on stage for Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration. The roster boasts an array of blues-rock talent, with notable names like Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, and Kim Wilson set to perform.
“Can’t wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues with all my friends,” Guy expressed in a statement. He emphasized that the evening would not just be about him, but also a tribute to those who have inspired him, the colleagues he has worked with, and the emerging talents in the industry.
The concert’s highly anticipated tickets will be available for purchase this Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Buddy Guy stands as one of the remaining luminaries of electric blues music and is acknowledged as a key figure in the genre’s history. Throughout his illustrious career, he has not only elevated the blues but has also influenced countless artists and musicians who have come after him.
As fans gear up for this once-in-a-lifetime event, they can expect a night filled with exceptional music, camaraderie, and a celebration of a musical icon who has left an indelible mark on the blues landscape. Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday concert promises to be a memorable and electrifying evening that will pay homage to his legendary career and lasting influence on the world of blues music.