Buddy Guy: True to the Blues

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Thursday, Aug. 11, at 1 AM

Saturday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 PM

Eight-time Grammy Award winner George “Buddy” Guy is one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Born and raised in Lettsworth, La., he rose to prominence in the 1950s as the guitarist for Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf in the iconic Chicago blues scene. He directly inspired Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and many more. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Guy is a living link to Chicago’s halcyon days of electric blues.

Combining footage from the AMERICAN MASTERS documentary “Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away” with additional performances, the program includes interviews with Guy, who talks about his life and rich career. It also features interviews with musicians Guy influenced, including Gary Clark Jr., Eric Clapton and John Mayer.