US EditionIn 'Sinners' and His Music, Buddy Guy Is Keeping the Blues Alive. It Hasn't Been Easy
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 29 – Buddy Guy marks his 89th birthday with a new album featuring collaborations with top blues and rock artists, aiming to revive interest in blues amid a recent streaming resurgence.
- This Wednesday, Buddy Guy will release 'Ain’t Done With the Blues' on his 89th birthday, with guests Joe Walsh, Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
- Concerned that radio stations no longer play the blues, Buddy Guy says he recorded again out of concern over the genre’s state.
- Blending his signature guitar tone with modern production, 'Ain’t Done With the Blues' showcases new originals and collaborations, Guy said.
- His next tour starts in Tucson, Arizona, and kids as young as seven still approach him after shows to share their enthusiasm.
- Amid what Jaime Marconette describes as a `resurgence of the blues`, Guy hopes the album will boost the genre, as Luminate found on-demand streams have climbed this year.
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In 'Sinners' and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn't been easy
Blues legend Buddy Guy will release a new album on Wednesday, his 89th birthday. Titled “Ain’t Done with the Blues,” it features Peter Frampton and the Eagles' Joe Walsh.
“I said to myself, ‘Well, Buddy, you better hang on a little longer. My health ain’t doing too bad, so… I just try to play the best I can”: Buddy Guy says he’s not retiring until the blues gets a higher profile
The 88-year-old blues star says the lack of mainstream platforms for blues concerns him – but his Sinners cameo gives him cause for hope
Buddy Guy To Release 'Ain't Done With The Blues' On His 89th Birthday
At 88 years old, Buddy Guy refuses to let age or expectation dictate the tempo of his career and that is the case for his 89th year as well. Buddy’s forthcoming album Ain’t Done With the Blues is set for release 30 July 2025, Buddy’s 89th birthday. On the new record, the living legend of Chicago blues is once again making a bold statement—not just about music, but about legacy, resilience, and the timeless power of the blues. Ain’t Done With the…
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