Tag: Buddy Guy

When I Left Home: My Story

When I Left Home: My Story

by Buddy Guy with David Ritz (Da Capo, 2012)

audiobook read by Mirron Willis (Blackstone, 2012)

Book cover: “When I Left Home: My Story” by Buddy Guy with David Ritz (Da Capo, 2012); audiobook read by Mirron Willis (Blackstone, 2012)

Blues legend Buddy Guy tells his life story without affectation or self-aggrandisement, laying down priceless memories of the Chicago scene (particularly during the 1950s-1970s). Guy riffs sincerely on the sustaining power of the blues, expressing love and respect for his musical forebears.

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell

Live @ the Palais Theatre, Melbourne (10 April 2023)

Concert poster: “Buddy Guy live @ the Palais Theatre, Melbourne” (Damn Right Farewell Tour, 10 April 2023)

86-year-old blues legend Buddy Guy still has a magnificent voice. His guitar work is sparing but he knows how to hold a crowd, riding his backing musicians while adding flourishes and indulging in occasional solos. Unfortunately he played very little original material.