Updated Feb 16, 2026
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English
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♌ Leo
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鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Γεώργῐος)
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Buddy Guy: American blues guitarist and singer.
Born (age 89).
The name George means in Greek George means tiller of the soil, farmer.
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Biography
George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is an exponent of Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., and John Mayer. In the 1960s, Guy played with Muddy Waters as a session guitarist at Chess Records and began a musical partnership with blues harp virtuoso Junior Wells. Guy has won nine Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Guy was ranked 27th in Rolling Stone magazine's 2023 list of greatest guitarists of all time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Buddy Guy?
Buddy Guy is 89 years old, born on .
Where can I find more information about Buddy Guy?
You can find more about Buddy Guy on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
