Buddy Guy at 90: Keeping the Blues Alive, One Smile at a Time
About this episode
Blues icon Buddy Guy discusses his life, music, and the importance of connecting with audiences at nearly 90 years old.
Blues icon Buddy Guy joins Sandy Maxx ahead of his Riverside Theatre performance for a conversation filled with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. Buddy reflects on his journey from a two-string guitar in rural Louisiana to becoming one of the most influential musicians of all time, shares stories from decades on the road, and explains why connecting with audiences still drives him at nearly 90 years old. Plus, thoughts on keeping the blues alive, his recent Grammy-winning success, his role in Sinners, and the simple power of music to bring people together.
People in this episode
Host: Sandy Maxx
Guest: Buddy Guy
Topics covered
- Blues music
- Influential musicians
- Live performance
- Music history
- Audience connection
Keywords
- Buddy Guy
- blues
- music
- Grammy
- Riverside Theatre
- Sinners
- audience connection
- influential musicians
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Riverside Theatre, Grammy
Books & works: Sinners
Places: Louisiana
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