Buddy Guy had his 80th Birthday celebration last week. It is remarkable that someone turns 80 and has that incredible energy every day. He still tours 200 days a year, along with playing the month of January at his club in Chicago. I hope have half that energy at 80!!!
Monday night, fans and celebrity friends joined him to celebrate. Jeff Beck, who he is on tour with came to join the fun and play some pool.
Many of the guitar players from the Experience Hendrix Tour found there way to Chicago to honor Buddy. Some very odd people were there. Jerry Only of the Misfits was there in full punk makeup. Zach Wylde represented the Metal world.
Tom Morello came with his mom.
Johnny Lang, Jimmie Vaughn and Keb Mo represented the blues world. When Buddy walked in, everyone knew he was in the presence of guitar royalty.
The greatest part of the night was when Otis Rush arrived. Otis was the first person in Chicago who invited Buddy to the stage when he arrived in Chicago.
Great fun was had by all!