Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October
Blues legend Buddy Guy turns 90 with a star-studded concert featuring Clapton, Mayer, Batiste and more
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The brief
The event, part of the BG90 tour, marks Guy’s return to live performances after decades of influence in the blues genre. Coverage highlights Guy’s enduring legacy, including an anecdote about his son discovering his musical prowess only after gaining access to blues clubs.
Outlets including *Rolling Stone*, *GuitarPlayer.com*, *Blues Rock Review*, *Yahoo*, and *Variety* emphasize the historic nature of the lineup and Guy’s cultural impact. The concert is framed as a rare reunion of blues and rock icons, with Guy himself described as a “guitar maverick.” Details on tour dates and locations remain unspecified beyond the October milestone.
Watch for updates on ticket availability, additional performers, and tour stops as October approaches.
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Quick answers
Who are the confirmed performers for Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday concert?
Confirmed performers include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Joe Bonamassa, and Derek Trucks, according to multiple outlets.
When and where will the concert take place?
The concert is scheduled for October, but specific dates and locations have not yet been announced.
Is this Buddy Guy’s first live performance in years?
Coverage describes the BG90 tour as Guy’s return to the road after decades of influence, though exact timing of his last performance is not specified.
Coverage (12)
- Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy’s Celebrates 90th Birthday With Star-Studded Concert Oct. 1 At Radio City Music Hall Pollstar News · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy announces lavish 90th birthday bash Yahoo · 1d ago
- Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and Jon Batiste Among Artists to Honor Buddy Guy at Radio City Music Hall Jambands · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy announces 90th birthday concert in NYC with Eric Clapton. Get tickets New York Post · 1d ago
- “Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited Guitar World · 1d ago
- Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration Where's Eric! · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy, Blues Survivor, to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Eric Clapton, John Mayer Rolling Stone · 1d ago
- “My own son didn’t know who I was until he could turn 21 and get into the blues clubs. He said, ‘Dad, I didn’t know you could play like that!’” As he approaches 90, guitar legend Buddy Guy prepares to return to the road with the BG90 tour GuitarPlayer.com · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy's 90th birthday concert features Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, and a stunning lineup Blues Rock Review · 1d ago
- The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues Yahoo · 1d ago
- Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October Variety · 1d ago
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