The Legend - Buddy Guy performing at his last concert

At 88 years old, Buddy Guy still loves performing for his fans. This was supposedly his last concert performance, which took place at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL on 9/14/2024.

[@thomassackett4091]

i drove buddy many times,on his tours. a real gentleman....he called me SMOOTH AS SILK...quite the compliment.

[@parkst.frankfranklin3986]

That's an interesting job.

[@thomassackett4091]

@@parkst.frankfranklin3986 hard work,basic knowledge of plumbing/electrial/diesel engines/12 volt-24 volt/satellite etc...just a few.

[@davetrayford]

@@parkst.frankfranklin3986 THE unspoken "driving force" of a band's success. Buddy has a very nice touring bus, too...too bad they will be parking or selling it...would maybe make a nice little Guy museum !!

[@threeshocks5769]

Had the privilege of meeting him several times at Bullwinkle's

[@hog7203]

My knowledge of him and his personality only comes from interviews, watching him perform etc. but he always comes across as a humble, genuine, and a good person. I remember seeing him in concert, performing while doing his stroll up and down the aisles. Every time he came across a child in the audience, he would stop and give them a little extra attention. That said a lot to me about his character. I'm a little bit jealous of you, getting to frequently be around Buddy Guy. He's a true musical legend.

[@beachcomber4141]

God, please don't let it be this mans last concert!! Who can stop time..........none of us. Hendrix sat as he feat with a tape recorder. Clapton said he was the greatest guitar player alive, he played with SRV on his last concert.... 88 years old, and crushing it. I didn't get to see Muddy or Mr. Wolf, but I did get to see Buddy Guy. Thank you Buddy for being one of the most exciting blues guitar players to ever live.

[@RaymondCarver-vy9uk]

I can see him ending the days of big tours, but I figure he'll still play at his club once in a while like he usually does.

[@stewartfenton7660]

I bet he will.​@@RaymondCarver-vy9uk

[@Kestrel-zc1du]

He'll never stop! sure!

[@jean-baptistekoba3287]

I come from the Central African Republic. I am now 68 years old. In 1967, Junior Wells and his band toured Africa, stopping off in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. I was too young to attend and my father went alone. To our great surprise, he came home accompanied by Junior Wells, who was accompanied by his guitarist. This guitarist, discovering that I was learning to play the guitar, taught me a few blues chords. I've never forgotten those chords. I only found out years later that it was Buddy Guy.

[@stewartfenton7660]

@jean-baptistekoba3287 Wow! I can only say, I had an argument once over a trivial subject with Katie Boyle ( long time ago English TV personality.)

[@DonBeresford]

Amazing, a lifelong memory of giving and kindness

[@richardshirley2786]

A great story and that’s the way things shake out on the road.

[@trkyrk]

Cool story. Thanks for sharing it

[@F8Tributo]

Wow, what a cool experience! 👍

[@hog7203]

Buddy Guy was #1 on my bucket list of musicians I wanted to see in concert. I got lucky a few years ago and got to see him. I was broke, didn't even know he was in town, and out of the blue, my cousin called me and told me someone had given him a pair of tickets to see Jonny Lang and asked me if I wanted to go.with him. He said he's opening for that fella you've mentioned a few times, Buddy Guy.. My cousin, who's forty years younger than me, had never heard any of Buddy's music. Of course I went to the show. Lang put on a great show, complete with a light show etc. Cuz said, I don't think Buddy's gonna be able to top that. I laughed and said, just wait, Buddy is gonna smoke Jonny's drawers.😄 And of course he did. Blew my cousins mind when he strolled through the audience while performing a song. We had seats beside the aisle so he walked right by us. My cousin still talks about that show to this day.

[@OlDefiantBlue]

I remember being maybe 18 and I bought an album on a whim “sweet tea” It changed the way I listened to music I had never heard of you before but you quickly became one of my all time favourites I had the good fortune to see you many times live due to your constant touring Thank you so much for your music and for helping keep the blues alive We will miss you Buddy Enjoy your retirement You’ve earned it

[@billyvitale8994]

A huge if not the greatest living legend amongst us. At 88 he delivers a breath taking performance....amazing. God bless you Buddy....you still have a lot to give...thanks for inspiring and fostering values of the highest emotional level imaginable with modesty passion and the pureness of a child...thank you thank you thank you!

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Lol values and pureness,have you been to his concerts? He swears more than a sailor and is known to be on the bottle when performing. I love him but far from pure.

[@horsepowerhorsepower3861]

Music from deep within,wide open....

[@lamontprospect9974]

At 88 his voice still sounds great.

[@stewartfenton7660]

Hell yes.

[@ericsfc1ea.16]

Always the showman of the blues, what a class act!

[@denniswatson6414]

Buddy, if you ever see this, your talent and style will live many decades after I am gone. My wife and I saw you in Richmond, Va in 2007. You did not let us down. Long live your music. Life would be boring without music like yours. God bless! (who gets the tea cup?) Dennis Watson

[@san2tube]

He was one of the biggest inspirations for my whole music life - to see him perform like this at the age of 88 makes me reverent and very grateful! Thank you so much Buddy Guy!!

[@willswitchcraft]

He came on stage with us in the '80s for a couple of songs (I was playing with Bachman Turner Overdrive)......what a dude - such amazing tone and smile.......

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

He is the living testament and embodiment of all the bluesmen guitarists that have fallen before him. And that is extremely evident in his charisma and playing!!!!! Long live Buddy Guy!!! 🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🔥

[@newellbate]

He shook my hand after we warmed up for him. I was totally blown away.

[@glennoliphint8691]

The Man Has Class

I'm so glad that I got to see him live in concert four times during the past seven years. A legend indeed.

[@raymondkolbus3186]

It has been a pleasure listening to his music, my whole life, and I am 61 so I have been listening to Mr. Buddy Guy for a long long time

[@johnmidyette7563]

Mr. Buddy inspired my love of Blues to new place. Fla Boy reset in Baton Rouge with a love of raw oysters and Blues music, Buddy gets the nod.

[@thomasholland3289]

First time I saw Buddy Guy was inside a hockey rink in Providence, RI. The ticket was $12.50. I got see him 6 more times over the years. Always a great showman and he played LOUD!

[@MrEarldawkins]

Real music with heart and soul and humour. Love it!

[@MS-rc8vr]

Buddy IS the blues. I met him at his club in Chicago and he was such a cordial gentleman.

[@motblikk3164]

Incredible, just unbelievable. Good, that is. Great to watch a living legend, even here from Norway.

[@arghapirate2427]

His show with Jack Bruce on bass and Buddy Miles of drums is one of my favorite blues/rock performances ever! Bless Buddy Guy!

[@tennwilcox8663]

Love you Buddy, Only 55 but been a fan from first listen to since around '87 You ain't done, too much fun.

[@billyclub9863]

Been fortunate enough to see him quite a bit. But went to Hot Springs & seen him on his farewell Tour. Always Great!!! Wish i could make it to Legends in Chicago sometime.

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

Living Legend right here! Thanks for the music Buddy!

[@alonzogarbanzo]

Wow. Still the mighty showman. Thanks, Buddy. You've always been an inspiration.

[@tor5457]

Tears as I watch and listen. Time ain't long...

[@Independently_Minded]

His showmanship, his voice, his playing--he's still got it. Legend. I can only hope I am still as with it when I reach his age. Love.

[@StevenBeondy]

Love your blues Buddy, I have been listening since I was a teenager, you are jamming 😊

[@405Lenny]

88 years old? It is incredible! I’ve been a fan since “Live At Pepper’s Lounge” with Jr. Wells in the mid 1960’s. 👍👍

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Don't mind me asking. Who were the musicians that played?

[@rodjones117]

Live at Pepper's is a great album! Still got it.

[@405Lenny]

@@Ronald-hx6zn Jr. Wells: harmonica and vocals Buddy Guy: guitar Freddy Below: drums Leroy Stewart:bass

[@ivandubinsky1857]

The one and only...a real class act.

[@dwrbrtsn]

I got to meet Buddy at his club, Legends, in Chicago in 2018. One of the greats.

[@jimfritz2087]

I met him there once also. I bought some things at the gift counter and went to the bar to get a beer. He was sitting there and I asked if he was Buddy Guy. He said sit down , the beer was on him. We talked for maybe 10 minutes , uninterrupted. And I got his autograph . Very down to earth .

[@MrJackrockerman]

His voice is the blues.. even without guitar, you can feel the blue things when black man singing the blues.. ❤

[@tonetone7572]

i went to one of his "last shows" last yr and he's still going... i got to see him for decades in his prime in small bars and very intimate settings,, so glad he got the deserved recognition that brought him to bigger venues but those shows in the bars were something else...thank you Buddy.

[@benallmark9671]

No damn doubt. You’re a lucky SOB.

[@infoscholar5221]

88, and still got it. I'm 58. keep it up.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I've seen him a few times and he always plays a great show. a true living legend. thanks for sharing.

[@timesurfingalien]

This man is a national treasure and an icon

[@howardmishne4840]

I can't think of the right word for him. Legendary and iconic are not good enough.

[@WhoU8]

Ive scene him multiple times. Well worth going if you can. Make the effort. You will be pleased with the show.

[@KenIn_NH]

Here's hoping Buddy still has a few more gigs in him. Seen him several times and always put on a fantastic show...and he can work a crowd like nobody else. A fine bluesman and even finer human being. BRAVO SIR! Enjoy your so very well deserved retirement. 👏👏👏👏

[@bossanovaboy]

I don't believe this would be his last concert, he seems well alive and kicking. Except a great bluesman Buddy is also a funny human being.😀✌

[@caramanico1]

Caught him back in the day at a little club in Northern Virginia, just outside of DC. All of the classic showmanship stuff was great - including walking down a row of tables while on top of them and turning his Strat's volume totally off so the audience had to be completely silent to hear it being played unamplified. The best part was when he went into a ripping solo and walked out of the door to play in the middle of the intersection. He came back in, walked up to the bar where I was standing, nodded to the barkeep, got a glass of ice and an open bottle of beer, filled the glass halfway with the beer, put the bottle down, drained the glass, put it down, and headed back to the stage the whole playing blizzard of noted with just the left hand. I grabbed the still half full bottle of beer and knocked it back.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

PERÄNIEMEN KASINO, Kuopio, FIN, wed, may 26th, 1981. 43 yrs ago. Beautiful old wooden pavillion on a small lakeside peninsula, inside a midsize city, veiled by freshly-blossomed young and old birch trees in their glissful prime, soft but bright spring evening sunlight. . . 1st personal encounter w him ..and Jr. Still got the ticket and his auto to my name on JSP Breakin Out album cover. Nick Charles was on bs, Pete Allen on 2nd, Marty Binder (UK) on dms. 2 sets, audience went savo-ecstatic ...went backstage and talked w him bout Jimi, Janis, JDM ..others ; he said :" They all lived their lives 2 fast, such a shame, talented folks..." Buddy sure didn t. Can t buy this is his big-stage swan song. He ll die w his bootz on... that are made 4 dancing ...both in the ghetto streets & in blues heaven-haven ..What a wonderful life in this crummy, greed-ridden, wartorn peel of a world ... !!! 🇫🇮

[@blackbeans4me95]

I was privileged to see Buddy Once in my life! Most impressive Showman !!! Blew my mind!

[@gregb8565]

When I lived near Chicago, I used to go to his legends club and watch as he and Albert Collins go outside and play in the snow with a long cord in those days - and jam in the street - the below zero street

[@stewartfenton7660]

I never thought about it but- going from hot to cold like that, wouldn't it put their strings out of tune?

[@thebigleone1066]

Quality man, quality life. Buddy can hold his head high.

[@glynnbaker5448]

Buddy Guy, what a Legend 🎸🎸. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevepick9527]

Saw Buddy twice at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, right around the corner from where I live. Such an entertaining Bluesman, with all his stories of past greats and his amazing performance. Its a small venue and he came into the audience and was within three feet of me… got some great video footage! He is the elder statesman for the blues now…long live Buddy Guy!❤️

[@mikesullivan5219]

I saw Buddy perform 24 years ago in Dayton Ohio......he was 64...I was 44...fantastic show!

[@Ideagent]

Wow! Buddy Guy has got more soul in his playing and singing than any other musician living today! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@stewartfenton7660]

It's that gospel feel he's always had.

[@GG-qk5gz]

Un des plus grands guitaristes de tout les temps et toujours la à 88 ans 👍 bravo et merci pour tout Mr Buddy Guy 🙏

[@tommc49]

Always the showman. Somewhere on KZbin is vid of a young Jimi Hendrix in the audience mesmerized by Buddy. Worth looking for.

[@frankfurther3828]

Thank you for being you, Buddy.

[@prisonersforprofit]

damn, he sounds amazing at 88, i can say with pride i've seen muddy, bb, and buddy. buddy is a LEGEND, the most influential performer/guitarist of the 60's/70's rock generation. all that great "classic rock" you hear still being played everywhere? buddy is one of the biggest influences of that whole generation of musicians.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

I seen him do this 5 years ago. I saw him live twice in 5 months in Ontario Canada. I was leaning on the stage,mosh pit and he leaned down & signed his photo I brought with me. He is as funny as talented.

[@thommeinert9072]

Thank YOU Buddy for your great music. God Bless. Musician/Artist USA- ThomMeinert

[@richardstiegler5379]

Yeah it's a great gig. I worked as a bellman and chauffer through college. I'm 61 and looking at my retirement and that's my favorite part of my career. There's a part of me that wishes I would have done that for the last 40 years. I drove a bunch of the old Vegas stars. Engelbert, Tom Jones, Buddy Hackett 😅😅😅and the Top of the list George Thorogood.😎😁😎 However, as Mick said Buddy M****f****n Guy!!! You hit the jackpot my friend . Cherish it 😊❤😊

[@AndyCooper761]

One of my most treasured possessions…..a vinyl copy of Damned Right I’ve Got The Blues, signed in my presence by Buddy himself. Tower Records in Piccadilly Circus. Long live BG.

[@curtrod]

the last of the old school bluesmen

[@Weshopwizard]

Got to see him at a Hendrix tribute show. He flat out leveled the place. The highlight of the whole night. LEGEND!!!!!

[@jimbrookfield9011]

Saw same tour. He stayed true to Hendrix more than the other players . But all were great

[@gevowavemagnet]

I'm sure that Buddy misses all his pals. Heck, I'm not yet 67 and I'm already going through that. Play the blues, Buddy Guy!

[@DH-tj6tf]

The Polkadot Blues man, and how Awesome he is 👍😎

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Guy is one "of". Has brought joy to so many over the years.Thanks good BUDDY😊

[@guitarplayer5932]

i seen buddy with johnny lang about 10 years ago…it was amazing i seriously didnt know buddy could shred on the guitar 😮 he tore it up , fast and ferocious , fckg legend !

[@virginiawilliams8947]

❤❤❤He’s on my bucket list. I hope we both live long enough to make it happen

[@courtlaw1]

He is the last great Blues Man. If you were there you witnessed a true legend live in person.

[@shrevesoule3567]

He's a national treasure.

[@carloslaertef.dasilva30]

Esse homem fez o Circo Voador na minha cidade Rio de Janeiro, simplesmente vir abaixo. Tinha gente nas estruturas tubular do Circo Voador,no teto! Foi simplesmente demais! Longa vida para Buddy Guy e obrigado pela música que você nos ofereceu. Tesouro mundial.

[@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk]

LEGEND SAYS IT ALL!

[@EdwardPeretz-w5b]

I was blessed to see him 2 times in the last 5 years at the celebrity theater in Phoenix he was and is spectacular

[@benallmark9671]

Thanks for sharing. Super duper cool.

[@JODYCARROLL]

Last one standing. All the rest follow. Thank you Buddy!

[@johnlake6794]

He was Absolutely Fantastic 👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jimfritz2087]

We saw his band open for 10 Years After at the Kinetic Playground in late 1968 ( Chicago USA). Still an outstanding memory to this day. $ 5 .

[@ryanschramek322]

Buddy still struttin his stuff! He sure is a living breathing Rocket 88!

[@DanDugas]

We saw him years ago in Myrtle Beach he's a hell of a showman

[@davidfellows6250]

I love Buddy so much I had a dog named after him. Hes a living legon that has launch a million ships. What a beautiful man.

[@adnilrummut105]

long live buddy guy, the real thing!

[@pb12661]

saw him at a club in 1987 along with a crowd of about 50 people (before his "resurgence"). I asked him if I could have a guitar pick. He said "BB does that not me." lol I said "oh, okay...." as I turned to walk away he said "hey, take it......" and gave me the pick. lol

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

I had the honor of see Buddy Guy at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Ct a few months ago and he was outstanding as well as the band that played before him. Thanks Mr Guy for all the “ Blues”

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

"YOUR INSTRUMENT IS SUPPOSED TO BECOME YOU" - Little Milton Campbell (to me, Oakland, 9/88).

[@ToneChaser2001]

Met Buddy and hung out backstage with him after a Detroit show 30 years ago. He loved his Cognac and telling stories. Was winter time he walked out the front door on to Woodward avenue and did a guitar solo it was unforgettable. A wonderful guy and genuine.

[@kaylarobertson3050]

The man is one of the Greatest blues players ever.

[@fredpim11]

god blues bless you buddy

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

OOOO, what a lucky man he was! He got to play right through to the end! I saw him in the 60s, I was like 12 or 13. Front table at the El Mocambo. A life changing moment...

[@Sunny-yg2pq]

el mocambos a great place, probably srv's best performance

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

@@Sunny-yg2pq Hey, if it was good enough for the Stones... I played there dozens of times, both upstairs and down! :)

[@cottonhiker]

Incredible,,,incredible!!!

[@ionutpopa-il8vv]

One of a kind man .. also the same words as he mentioned steve ray Vaughn

[@wjbecker4]

Love the man

[@donvanevery3235]

I was blessed enough to see him and BB king live.. at a concert a couple of days before 9/11, where they cancelled shows.. and as much as the word legend gets wrecklessly throwns around.. they are 2 TRUE LEGENDS

[@eazyridin7283]

Original Crowd work master !

[@Bluzian74]

I've seen and had the privilege to shake Buddy's hands on a number of occasions, and his electrifying performances never get old. I could seriously go to a Buddy Guy concert every single night of the week, every week of the year. He is extraordinary, classy, witty, naughty and legendary! God love you Buddy! Greetings from Canada.

[@JDRichard]

A big thanks for this. I saw him in Ottawa around 10 years ago and it was incredible. I followed him my whole life, and I love his style and the way he bites the strings.

[@jonno63]

Same for me too brother👍

[@jcsk8]

Absolute legend. Thanks, buddy.

[@TheNoncritical1]

The guy made a good living clowning around.

[@myradioon]

And playing on too many legendary Blues recordings to count, And uh,,,inventing a whole new style of guitar that influenced Jimi Hendrix.

[@stingylizard]

​@@myradioonClown and Buddy Guy...nope,those words don't mix well at all

[@davidmccall4776]

​@@stingylizardAbsolutely not!

[@day-day8488]

O’l boy Rick pretty tight on that rhythm guitar solo his self

[@Smotske]

Legend ❤

[@thespectralights2072]

Buddy Guy the LEGEND

[@dirkevans3443]

def one of the GOAT!!!!!! At 88 most people have trouble just getting up out of a chair and then there's folks like Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, George Thorogood, Billy Gibbons, EC who my Heroes who are all STILL Rocking'! May God Bless each and every one of them! Go down Swinging Gents!!

[@markwakephord3049]

Buddy is a true legend of the Blues. An absolute Master. Saw him live in Atlanta about 20 years ago. Brilliant performance indeed 👏

[@stevenbullock9276]

What an amazing man! He's forgotten more about guitar playing than I'll ever know. In the last 24 hours. Had the pleasure of seeing him a couple of times- always made the show fun. I remember one show he came up missing, then he was playing in the crowd very close to me. Awesome!

[@rzambory2938]

Superior !!!