By JOHN CARUCCI
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) â Blues guitar legend Buddy Guy has influenced some of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Gary Clark Jr. But the factors that led to his inspiration may not have happened if Guy hadn t taken a stand â literally.
âWhen I came to Chicago, most blues musicians, including Muddy Waters, they all was sitting in a chair playing. And I said, âI canât play like them, but I think I can outdo them. I can stand up and jump off the stage and get some attention,ââ Guy recently told The Associated Press.
Blues guitar legend Buddy Guy has influenced some of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Gary Clark Jr. But the factors that led to his inspiration may not have happened if Guy hadn't taken a stand literally.
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