Buddy Guy is a blues and rock guitarist who has been cited as an inspiration by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and others. His style ranges from very traditional blues to a modern mix with pop and rock stylings.
Guy is renowned for his over the top showmanship that included jumping off amplifiers, playing his guitar with drumsticks, handkercheifs or even his feet, and even going into the audience to play. Legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix were even known to cancel their own concerts to go see Buddy Guy's performances.