SummaryChicago 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 W... Read More
Directed By:Devin Chanda, Matt Mitchener, Charles Todd
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
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Jul 26, 2021
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The Blues Chase the Blues Away is almost alarming in its departure from convention—much like Mr. Guy, as it happens.
Jul 26, 2021
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It’s a telling scene, musicians enjoying the company of other musicians, professionals all. Guy is a bluesman’s bluesman. They flock to see him jam; he’s still playing ’em, and still losing ’em.
Jul 26, 2021
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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.
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