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Post subject: Chicago names street 'Buddy Guy Way'
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:10 pm
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago blues great Buddy Guy now has his own street.

The city of Chicago has renamed the stretch of Wabash Street in front of his club, Legends, "Buddy Guy Way."

The blues guitarist says he "wanted to cry" when the honor was bestowed Sunday. Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti read a proclamation from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" as Guy received a copy of the street sign.

He celebrated his 75th birthday on July 30.

Guy was born in Louisiana in 1936 and moved to Chicago in 1957. He started a career as a session musician, backing blues legends such as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter before recording his own music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:38 am
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I've always been a big Buddy Guy fan. After years of being ignored, it's good to see he's being acknowledged for his work.


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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:39 pm
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Congrats to Buddy...long overdue credit to a fine and very original Bluesman.

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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:04 pm
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Very, very much deserved.
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Post subject: Re: Chicago names street 'Buddy Guy Way'
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:54 pm
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Seattle has a Martin Luther King Way / a Royal Brougham Ave. Mr. Buddy Guy is an Ambassador of Good Will and and his Music will live forever. He deserves at least a Street named after him. Good on you Chicago. 8) 8) :)
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:40 pm
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Well deserved.

He's one of my favorites.
And an influence on many.

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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:47 pm
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Right and proper Mr. Buddy Guy should receive an honour for being for decades, representative of that which is positive, artistic, musical, high quality, good character, lasting, bringing joy...

...about Chicago.


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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:59 pm
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It's great for his city to recognise him while he's still around .All too many of our treasures don't get the honor they deserve until after they die.Now there's a Buddy Guy Wah and a Buddy Guy Way-good for Buddy-about time.

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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:51 pm
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I agree Guitslinger, its great to see him be able to enjoy it and receive such an honor while he is still with us - Ive seen him in concert a few times, and he is an amazing performer, player, just simply awesome!! Still tears it up at "75 years young!!" lol - Hope to catch him again sometime soon!!


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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:30 am
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Thanks for posting this SBLS!
Buddy is well deserved and the city gets "Kudos" for making it happen

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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:45 am
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guitslinger wrote:
It's great for his city to recognise him while he's still around .All too many of our treasures don't get the honor they deserve until after they die. Now there's a Buddy Guy Wah and a Buddy Guy Way-good for Buddy-about time.


+1 Yes .. (about time too) :mrgreen:

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Post subject: Re: Chicago names street 'Buddy Guy Way'
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:10 pm
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Danny Duke wrote:
Seattle has a Martin Luther King Way / a Royal Brougham Ave. Mr. Buddy Guy is an Ambassador of Good Will and and his Music will live forever. He deserves at least a Street named after him. Good on you Chicago. 8) 8) :)
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:07 pm
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This is great to hear! Buddy Guy has been so influential to many guitarists over the years.
Richly deserved. 8)

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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:25 pm
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Congrats to Mr Guy. What a legend....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuRhaDrnlWo

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