Buddy Guy quotes

Buddy Guy is an influential American blues guitarist and singer, known for his electrifying performances and unique style. His innovative guitar work has inspired generations of musicians, including legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He remains a vital figure in keeping the blues alive and continues to perform worldwide. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Why did they keep changing guitars and amplifiers when they were perfect? They did the same things with cars, if you ask me. They forgot how to make them right, because they focused on style and bells and whistles.

Buddy Guy

Listen to the lyrics - we're singing about everyday life: rich people trying to keep money, poor people tying to get it, and everyone having trouble with their husband or wife!

Buddy Guy

I'm going through a divorce now. This is the second one, and like baseball, I'm not gonna get three strikes. I've been living by myself for five years and I'm very comfortable. I can play my guitar when I want to.

Buddy Guy

Once I was checking to hotel and a couple saw my ring with Blues on it. They said, 'You play blues. That music is so sad.' I gave them tickets to the show, and they came up afterwards and said, 'You didn't play one sad song.'

Buddy Guy

Everyone thinks because you're from the south you know everyone down there, but it's not like that; I never knew nothing about no Mississippi.

Buddy Guy