Buddy Guy on His Love for Guitar and Discovering the Fender Stratocaster

[@SoulGrooveFunk]

Man, he's the Yoda of blues.

[@mihirkamat504]

Thomas Kwok I don't think so, that's BB King.

[@joshedits3196]

Mihir Kamat lmao

[@sampalmer6757]

He'd be the obi wan then

[@DatMetalBoi75]

@@sampalmer6757 then would that make eric clapton be the luke skywalker of the blues

[@andrewwood5358]

I’d say Robert Johnson’s the yoda and the rest are the remaining Jedi’s

[@nk56950]

The humility that these artists had is what is missing from today's landscape. For this man to say that after years of playing and inspiring generations of players, he still has more to learn, is the epitome of class. The world wouldn't be the same without his music!

[@PeterElfant]

ayou can take that to the bank

[@globalgypsy1]

The bank of life... as reported by 'human being'!

[@mikes9759]

Yeah! Agreed! That's where the feeling comes and the blues!!

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

There's a few people today who are very, very humble, but who love the Blues in a similar manner to Buddy and B.B. Listen to Derek Trucks both solo and in Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Warren Haynes on anything he's playing, and Jimmy Herring of Widespread Panic. Those boys will turn your head around when it comes to the Blues. Unless asked, you never hear from these people. They are in it for the music.

[@fredhinkel1872]

Buddy is one of America's treasures

[@prydonian460]

Many years ago when I was but a young lad I played in a little basement band that had an opportunity to open for Mr.Guy. There were several other bands on the venue as well so my band and Buddy's band shared the same dressing room between our spots.The gig lasted several weeks. Buddy was playing a Guild Starfire thru a Standel solid state amp at the time. The great sax man A.C.Reed was with Buddy as well. I saw a chance to learn from a master and constantly asked Buddy to teach me. He never refused . He was beyond patient. He didn't have to spend his break time with a no name kid from South Jersey but he was the kindest man I ever met. He showed me anything I asked for and repeated things until I met with his approval. He even suggested ways I could do things better without my asking.Buddy held back nothing. Now I'm an old man and have spent my life as a professional guitar player. Buddy was my inspiration and it has been on my bucket list to personally thank him for his kindness that meant so much to me. I hope I get my chance but if not I hope he reads this. THANKS BUDDY!!

[@kathmandoo]

+prydonian460 Well done - and lucky you. We didn't get these opportunities in Australia back in the 60's and 70"s. I did get to shake his hand at a concert MANY years later.

[@intergalacticlife]

+prydonian460 he has a club/restaurant in Chicago, south from downtown, if you're ever in Chicago go there, some/most nights he's there, signing the CDs and performing sometimes, he's 79 already, so go and thank him, I'm sure he'll appreciate.

[@intergalacticlife]

I think he definitely will! I even have a feeling he'll recognize you ;)

[@prydonian460]

+Harry Harshimoto Buddy never signed my guitar (because I didn't want him to ) but he played it and liked it and I still have that 67 Epiphone Riviera . I do have several picks he gave me though.

[@prydonian460]

+Harry Harshimoto Seriously ?? I had it wired from the factory with the Gibson Varitone circuit in it so it is one of a kind but I didn't think it was worth that much. I also have the matching Riviera 12 string and Rivoli bass all of the same year. I bought these years ago when I was still in high school and was working at nights at a drive in movie .

[@briansbrain426]

"So Jimi, what's it like to be the best guitar player in the world?" "I don't know, you'll have to ask Buddy Guy."

[@eliguaso22]

+Brians Brain This was an interview? I want to read it.

[@braunstrowman9680]

+eliguaso22 its a joke bruh

[@christophernodine2274]

+BRAUN STROWMAN we get it Braun, you are big and strong! Now stop hugging the life out of people.

[@JamesClarke.yt.]

actually, that is a really jimi quote but he said to ask Rory Gallagher not Buddy.

[@attackhelicopter6922]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is pretty good as well.

[@DoctorDder]

A man this big still so humble. Such an example. He's words moved me.

[@tasos.giannnopoulos3074]

absintobias *his

[@kaushikravindran3587]

@@JazzDefiance lol

[@guitarcenter]

"I've been foolin' with it for quite a while and there's still a lot I don't know." -GRAMMYs​ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Buddy Guy​ At Guitar Center w/ Nic Harcourt: #GRAMMYs

[@rcrespo9581]

Great guy Buddy!

[@rafaelvaldez1529]

The legend speaks!

[@donavenhagle5284]

+Guitar Center I love this humble man!

[@wthjrtx1]

What a great interview with Buddy Guy. Many Thanks from a small town Southern guy.

[@helpmenow7]

The GOAT

[@BlueThunderFan99]

Nothing but respect for this man. One of the best of all time.

[@keithriccitelli1500]

Pop

[@blairjones8231]

Buddy Guy is a living treasure - and people should give him more credit for his singing as well as his guitar playing as his singing is great!

[@michaeltowle2607]

Saw Buddy Guy in a gig at the cafeteria in one of the dorm quads at the University of Maryland in ~1980. I did not know who he was. He played magnificently for maybe 40 people. At the break, someone invited him to our table and we shared a couple of pitchers of beer. This guy was so down to earth and nice. I will never forget that. Now I know how lucky i was to meet and talk to a legend. That's why I always say "still love Buddy Guy" whenever I post about guitarists. This guy is special, because he is such a happy, nice man. LOVE YOU BUDDY GUY!

[@jazzfunkhead6866]

To the 121 people who gave this a thumbs down I feel obligated to educate you. You are looking at and listening to one of the last living blues legends on the face of the earth. Once this man has passed on so does the true legacy of the blues. Clapton, Hendrix, Allman, Page, Beck, Townsend, Richards, SRV are just a few who site Buddy Guy as the reason they wanted to play electric blues. The good news is there are alot of young players today keeping the torch lit but we will NEVER replace this man or the other pioneers before him. God bless you Mr. Guy!!!

[@MikeAndersonvinyloldies]

Crazy how humble Buddy is. Still talks about learning from kids. He is almost 80 years old. Good guy all around.

[@zzkeokizz]

This man is so humble. He’s a joy to listen to.

[@YogsenForfoth]

Buddy is the epitome of the term “living legend”. What a blessing it’s been to have had him around for as long as we’ve had him around. He’s our last link to the roots of the blues, him and Taj Mahal. Those two great bluesmen need to be cherished while they’re still here. ❤

[@kauanmusumeci5452]

WOW this guy is the personification of the Blues

[@lipeguitars]

One on one lesson on how to be humble and genuine , no words can describe my admiration for this man. God bless you Buddy

[@mck974]

bout made me wanna cry listening to him talk... thank you buddy! you are the blues!

[@blairjones8231]

Me too

[@veshaw.]

Ok so it's not just me 😭

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

I don't get to tell my Buddy Guy story very much, so I am going to use this opportunity. I went to Rush street on New Years Eve back in the late 80's and was hopping from one bar to the next. About two in the morning, we ended up at this little blues bar, can't remember the name, and there was this guy on stage with the black and white dot Strat and just killing the damn thing. After the set, he comes to the bar and we start talking. I told him that he looked like Buddy Guy, and he said that he get's that a lot. I said that for a cover band, that they were close to the real thing. He chuckled and said thanks, After a while he get's back up on stage and I realized it wasn't a cover band. It was Buddy. I thought I was going to throw up. I made such an ass if myself, drunk and stupid. I stayed till the end of the show and he was so cool, not mad or upset or nothing. Just a guy making a living onstage and that's all.

[@dellpayton8102]

Charlie Foxtrot The 3rd man you had me crying laughing that was funny

[@pasteywhiteboy8137]

Net Worth $300k...that makes me sad when some auto-tuned, talent-less person makes that off one song, Buddy clearly just loves what he does.

[@breezy4852]

Black artists back in his day had very very shitty contracts and didn't get paid a lot.

[@pasteywhiteboy8137]

brianna hughes I know but a few of them legends before they passed did well (Well as in a few million) Buddy seems happy anyway and looks amazing for his age :)

[@RASTAxSKATE]

+brianna hughes people today get payed millions for songs with almost no true feel, made on computers, and you say it's just cause he's old, it's cause no one appreciates the masters, that actually know how to do something. (Not that it doesn't take skill and knowledge to make average computer music)

[@mrmikef10]

I know right... Loads of people don't get it! I feel sorry for them, because they'll never get to enjoy guys like Buddy like we do!

[@Allagi22]

Taylor swift may be rich till her death, but her impact on music will fade like a leaf in the wind. Buddy's impact will be a solid brick foundation in the great tower of song that will never be forgotten. I promise you that.

[@jakehermes4533]

This man is the prime example of how the world has changed from his time to ours. He was tearing up just talking about the things he loves and inspired him. He almost lost his cool completely when he was asked why the blues aren't on the radio anymore. Buddy Guy has an enormous heart, just like most the other old timers, thats why their blues are out of this world. You just can find that kind of passion anywhere anymore

[@JimmySaint43]

That old fingerstyle blues will always soothe my soul, and Buddy Guy is one of the originals. He plays with all the emotion born of a lifetime of experience.

[@joeykira1620]

+Jimmy Saint Truth!

[@ASSman864]

buddy uses a pick

[@mikemercer6442]

Years ago I went to the BB King Blues festival and saw Buddy and BB on the same night! Buddy is such a great performer. He was wireless and took his Strat down into the audience and let kids strum on it. Amazing show!

[@tonetone7572]

Got see Buddy countless times from back in the 70' up until this Farwell tour, absolute monster on the axe influenced millions including Hendrix SRV Clapton Beck Page ect...totally down to earth got to hang out with him and Junior Wells backstage many times drinking that Courvoisier..

[@arthurbohlmann5102]

I had the pleasure of seeing Buddy perform 3 times and am still looking forward to seeing him perform again. A true American treasure.

[@TheMegaPaintballer]

it's an honor to see him play live, what a legend.

[@danedmiston7734]

Humble just like Hendrix was. The best usually aren't the loudmouths.

[@keyshawest8704]

so true and they all give off this vibe of being so patient with other guitar players whether their beginners or advanced and they always smile even if you just play some random notes.

[@keegan1948]

"Listen to B.B King" hahaha, love how you can hear the blues in his voice. Man o man sounds like he's about to cry, thank god he's got a guitar for that.

[@davidhackett7106]

I saw him perform last Saturday. I have been to a ton of concerts over the years, and his was up there with the best of them. Buddy Guy is simply incredible.

[@DannyShipleyMusic]

This whole video has been so inspiring for me...Amazing

[@wendycampbell8432]

Awesome!!! Loved it. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@DannyShipleyMusic]

Wendy Campbell Your very welcome

[@bartonone2005]

Mr. Buddy Guy, a national treasure, modest, humble and genuine, a true Southern gentleman. He is everything the music industry is not. And look at all the years that same industry kept him buried. I'm happy the British Invasion happened and educated me on the blues. For those that felt it was a slap in the face, I say, all good things come to those who wait. Buddy Guy speaks reverently of the blues masters who came before him. The public acknowledgement of Buddy Guy's talent is his vindication.

[@aedwardsss]

Buddy plays with feeling. I introduced my dad to Buddy Guy and now we listen to him together. 78 years young.

[@mikemitchell677]

Buddy Guy... Wow! humble, kind, gentle soul, father of blues to boot... what a gentleman. Totally impressed..

[@patrickteto]

Excellent way to type it.You said it much better than I did. Thumbs Up to ya...

[@h.patriciablackshire6003]

In 2001, I sat right next to Buddy Guy in his restaurant/bar in Chicago. I was peppering a customer with Qs about Buddy Guy for about 5 minutes. She finally told me that the gentleman next to me was the legend. I literally fell off the bar stool. I mustered up enough nerves to get his autograph on one of his CDs. He was very quiet and humble. In fact, his restaurant was named LEGEND. I planned my Chicago trips going to the Legend. The food is good and lots of people from all over the world attend and the great music is unforgettable! My last visit was back in 2018! I relish the Memories!❤

[@RolanTHUNDER]

I'm a Rock/Metal guy who dabbles in a bit of blues now and then but, man is Mr. Guy a great blues player or what?! And he's got a very good voice perfect for his style.

[@dibbo9264]

Agreed

[@Lpmgato1]

I've admired Buddy Guy and his blues since the 1960s. I've met him in person, heard him live, multiple times, and admire everything about him. Great person, awesome guitarist, one of best ever.

[@BulletmanDoom]

What a wonderful man

[@robbiex80]

How humble a true legend can be... what a man...

[@broman260]

i don't even like blues, but watching this guy play and sing, with all those years of experience and pain behind it, just puts you in a different world for a little bit. he has so much feeling and emotion in his voice and even in his hands, and the blues genre really brings that all out in the clearest way.

[@miguelazo68]

His gratitude is clearly demonstrated by just how emotional he is at certain points - LEGEND

[@tonyjones1560]

Truly, the last of the old-school great blues guitar players, not a national treasure but a WORLD treasure: *BUDDY GUY*!

[@larryb8741]

I am a 45 year old Chicago man born and bred....Love this beautiful man....The great Buddy Guy........................................

[@randomnobody2011]

The most humble, and honest guitar player I have ever seen in my life! There will NEVER be another guitarist of the same caliber as Buddy.

[@JohnRSrlie]

100% Humble, 100% genuine.... Thank you Mr Guy

[@707king]

I'm a guitar player of 7 years.. I've been playing the blues for only about 6 months now, but I've always been shy or quiet about me being a musician when it came to friends or strangers asking me or asking me if I could play for them. This video and the way buddy talks about playing the guitar makes me proud to be a musician, and even more so a guitarist. I shouldn't hide it or by shy. I should be proud to be in the same "musician" category as Buddy Guy, BB King, SRV, etc.

[@MHarrison888]

This video should have millions of likes and millions of views...

[@stevepuls3804]

I just learned that this world class bluesman is also a world class man among men. Lots of life lessons in this video.

[@twodogstudios928]

Love Buddy Guy . Thank you for you're music.

[@locosgalaxie1]

My band The Smokers Blues Band got the gracious joy of sharing the stage with Buddy Guy this past weekend at Buddy Guy's Legends. He came up and did an impromptu few songs with us...we were in awe and it was amazing. Still can't believe it really happened. :-)

[@sweptinblack]

I mean really. What a class act. His perspective is so different from mine, to put myself in his shoes really makes me think. I'm halfway through my 20s and have grown up with everything from Buddy Holly to Darkthrone. The most old school rock to the heaviest of metals. I can't imagine just a void being there in my childhood. No beatles, no sabbath, no zeppelin. None of the memories of my parents blasting records. I started playing when I was young too, but if you learn young nowadays you can't help but be clouded by the rock star mythos. The money, the women, etc. When he was a kid that was just nonexistent. He played just because he liked the way it sounded and it gave him that feeling, the feeling i'm sure any other musician knows. That's a really pure thing, to come from literally a blank slate to the legend he is now.

[@ChrisJimenez2010]

preach

[@Steve_9292]

Hero. Pure and simple, a hero.

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Happy 87th birthday Buddy Guy! It was so good to see you in Albuquerque last Friday night, we sang to you to try to pay you something back and it felt great. Thank you teacher, I'll never forget it!

[@truittmosley6920]

Buddy is such a humble man. Such a great talent.

[@joeykira1620]

I love him. Buddy Guy's music is so simple and perfect. He keeps it real. No reason to get overly fancy. =)

[@GhettoCabbage]

pure, genuine soul. class act, buddy's a gem.

[@dawgson711]

Yeah whatever bro

[@flyingtrunkmonkey889]

This world would be a much better place if we had more Buddy Guy's around, humility at it's finest.

[@mikekh2425]

It takes a great man, who is great, to say that he is just a student of the guitar. This is especially true when so many people look up to him as a great guitar player. I am floored at what a humble and genuine guy Buddy Guy is. I have been to his bar in Chicago. I wish I could have met him because he is obviously a wonderful man. Keep jamming Buddy!

[@RGGryphon]

Nice of Nic Harcourt and Guitar Center to take the time to interview one of the greats of American music!

[@SurfThrashGuitar]

wow, what an inspirational video, "if i can make you forget your problems for a couple of hours, ill be the happiest man that woke up that morning ...THAT, is an entertainer, god bless Buddy Guy, and god bless the Blues

[@thegreatestdao]

Buddy guy seems very lonely deep inside. All of this companions left him alone, he's the only one left. If blues is not sad, I would not like it. Made me cry after listening to him talking about Muddy and T-bone. Thank you very much Buddy. You are a true inspiration to me.

[@KenKuninmusic]

Such a beautiful and humble human being.

[@jbussa]

What an honor to be able to interview him. What a great guy too.

[@elizabethbowman6376]

For someone who thought he couldn’t sing... He has an amazing voice!! Love Buddy Guy.

[@thomasjefferson1457]

I like Buddy Guy's music because he plays from the heart. You can't fake that kind of music.

[@haydendmorrison]

Genuinely seems like the nicest guy around

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

Once again mr. Buddy Guy thank you for autographing my book by Mr Dick Waterman between night and day you keep saying that you are not famous you are a renowned Blues Man and congratulations on your Kennedy honor and you already know a bluesman motto doing it till death🎙🎼🎵🎶🎸👏👏👏👏👏

[@Cheguebuddha]

What a gorgeous personality he is ... man we people of "today" are way to egoistic and spoiled by the excess. All haters can learn a lot from him, about how to be humble and respectful to others, even those younger than you, even those who learned from you. Just wow, what a man! And this personality can be felt in his music. Big respect

[@mylesmcpherson8380]

My favorite guitar player of all time!!!! He is from another planet! Planet Bluestron!!! Lol.. He leaves me in amazement every time I hear him play. I feel he has put the FUNK in the blues! He bridged the old style of blues to the newer generation of blues players who he has inspired today. Jimi Hendrix canceled a couple of gigs to see Buddy play. Also he inspired the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmie Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and many others!!! I feel he is the best whoever did it. Played with the greats like Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Jr. Wells, Willie Dixon, T-Bone Walker. etc... God bless you Buddy Guy!! Way to keep the blues alive!!! Blues music will never die!!!!!!!

[@MagicalBikeRide]

Just hearing this man speak really makes me think about how I could be a better person. His music our gift :)

[@TheAbbe89]

Buddy is such a humble Guy. A one of kind guitar player and he stragithly point out here that music should be for fun and joy.. When you dont have fun whlie you playing ,you better stop. I really want to meet this amazing man and talk to and learn more from him. I think more of the artist of today should listen to what this guy has to say. Im just a simple guitarist from sweden but ever since i learned to play the guitar about 20 years ago,my motto has been you shuold always have fun while you playing. Dont care about guitar brands and other less important stuff. Just play for the fun and joy.

[@ChadBoston]

What an incredible man... Very heartfelt interview !!!!! What a humble guy!!!!

[@TomPark1986]

There's something about the simplicity and life in the notes and chords he plays. Got me goosebumps at 05:09

[@1337Gameplayer]

Man, I like watching this video just for Buddy's ramblings... He's such ana wesome guy!

[@conorprovan9435]

A buddy of mine invited me to see him one afternoon at a small club. He fired up and people started to swing dance and the place went off! My jaw hit the floor. He blew me away. I will never forget it. I was looking around like am I the only guy in here that can see this guy should be playing to a much larger crowd. This is insane. 2 years later he was playing at arenas.

[@ryan.1357]

What a humble, gracious guy.

[@AlanRobb1]

Falling asleep to his music on a walkman while traveling in Oz... most beautiful thing I wouldn't want to forget.

[@govnor1495]

What a cool dude. Amazing history, humble even though such a great guitar player. He can teach everyone a lesson in humility. Just a nice guy.

[@boddumblues]

I finally got to hear Buddy in the nineties, and all my expectations were fulfilled, it was like seeing Santa Claus, he was throwing gifts out all the time, just giving and giving. Thanks Buddy!

[@semtexwiller]

Blues isn't my favourite music style but the things the plays sound frickin' awesome!

[@WorldofSpuge]

Jerry Shelton Doesn't mean you have to like blues. Everyone knows that is correct though :)

[@WorldofSpuge]

Jerry Shelton Yep!

[@r.joseph8911]

community country life at its finest, people...the lost art of the neighborhood. that part was beautiful, simply beautiful. Christmas WAS indeed a time for magic!

[@alexflores6273]

Such an incredibly inspiring conversation, I love what he says about performing being a way to show love, "If you tell somebody you love them you can lie but if you show them you can't lie"

[@metalted6128]

What a man!!! What a blues man!!! What a legend!!!!

[@sanoshimano5217]

Man. I'd listen to him all day. Such an inspiration listening to these guys talk. Why do we even bother with the run of the mill two bit celebrities anyway

[@B0uff0s]

this world needs more people like this guy to be under the spotlight...

[@MrBingping]

Buddy is one of funniest, nicest guys I've ever met. Puts on a hell of a show too

[@CMpuffin]

I love him...his talent, his sense of humor, his humility!!! About to see him on his farewell concert.

[@RonaldRegan314]

Lol the whole time I didn't know if he was about to cry or not

[@jasongoldfinger9041]

Me too I was reading comments and I thought he was crying it souns

[@shaneqwe9634]

ImThatGuyYouWishYouWere he's shy and anxious

[@jesustr0n494]

The fuck?

[@pauldigga5419]

He’s old as shit. Got that old man trem voice

[@rbfcaf]

"I'm not that good..... I am just a student" I will follow this student any place! One of the GREATS.

[@paulobtuble]

BB king said, The Blues easy to learned hardest to master.I am still learning and not yet come close of scratching the surface and I started playing the blues in high school.

[@innovationfrontiers3680]

How often do you play if you don't mind me asking?

[@blairjones8231]

The best get into blues fusion - like Eric Gale - how hard is that???

[@mapearce1]

What a humble, gentlemanly, respectful LEGEND! And crap...what a collection of axes on the wall!

[@precbsfender]

All the legendary guitarist Clapton, Hendrix, Beck, Vaughan were all greatly inspired by Buddy Guys brilliant blues guitar licks..

[@Lendjr]

Damn that feeling ... Buddy ur'e the man. You live for music, you are the music, you feel the music. This is what music is about.

[@spanky10940]

what a humble amazing man. I was lucky enough to see him live and man.. I wish I had 1% of whatever he's got going on. this was a great interview

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

Buddy guy seems like such a chill dude to hang with.

[@daveyboy8907]

He is so down to earth ,,he didn't forget where he came from..That says a lot about his character...He can play like Hendrix,,stevie and Clapton but doesn't get as much credit...At 77 years old he still sounds great.. Like he says Im 77 years young!!

[@zach5751]

Buddy guy was a big inspiration to jimi and jimi’s style. Buddy guy a real living legend for sure!

[@super_coop9925]

I just finished Buddy's book, 'When I Left Home', great read and full of stories about the old days in Chicago.

[@GFNY0328]

Life changing wisdom listening to this guy.

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Had the pleasure to watch Buddy in Sydney a few years back. Buddy is a complete package, amazing blues guitarist, singer and entertainer. The crowed loved him, the truth was for all to see. God bless you Buddy.

[@kaukarangkarang]

i would say, blues is so simple that not everybody can play it the right way

[@mcspankey4810]

Garry Pane there is no right way bro rock on

[@blairjones8231]

Its simple until it isn't! Like the Bass!

[@renieh1000]

Seen Buddy Guy twice now. Great on Stage. What a humble person he is as well

[@ianharwell7500]

Now aged 88 and one of the last of that generation of blues artists.

[@Twinhit]

Who else is left?

[@lizsa317]

Mr. Guy don't you sell yourself short! You are in the top 3 greatest guitar players in my time, and I am 65 yrs. young. You can teach them a whole lot, but you are a very humble man God Bless You and Yours