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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away

Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 30min

Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker’s seminal “Boogie Chillun’” while growing up in his rural stomping grounds of Lettswork, Louisiana. In 1957 he set out for the Windy City and its vibrant blues scene, where he played his way into the clubs, cut records, befriended and gigged with other greats (Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush), forged his skillful, intense, wild persona, hit the road, influenced new generations of musicians (Mick, Keith, Eric, Stevie Ray Vaughan), performed at the Obama White House and collected nine Grammys along the way. Supported by a sumptuous assemblage of performance footage, testimonials from those he’s inspired (including Clapton, Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr., and John Mayer) and some classic blues licks, Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away finds Guy (now a young 84) looking back at his life, providing valuable insight into his music while leaving room for some memorable anecdotes.

Country: United States

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Critic Richard Roeper

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It’s a great American story of a great American life, and 'The Blues Chase the Blues Away' does that story justice.

Read full review at Chicago Sun Times

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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away tells the story of George "Buddy" Guy, who rose from humble beginnings as a sharecropper in rural Louisiana to become one of the most influential guitarists in music history. After hearing John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillun'" in 1957, Guy set out for Chicago and its vibrant blues scene, where he quickly gained fame as a skilled guitarist and performer, befriending and gigging with other legends such as Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. The documentary features a wealth of performance footage, testimonials from artists he's inspired, and classic blues licks, offering a unique look into Guy's life and music. Now 84, Guy reflects on his journey, sharing valuable insights and memorable anecdotes that showcase his lasting impact on the blues genre.

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You can stream Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away on: Apple TV

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