Blues icon Buddy Guy is marking his milestone 90th birthday with an unforgettable all-star celebration on October 1, 2026, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Billed as “Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration,” the one-night-only event promises once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, heartfelt tributes, and high-voltage performances from a staggering lineup of artists whose careers were shaped by Guy’s groundbreaking influence.
“Can’t wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the Blues with all my friends,” Guy said in a statement. “We’ll make it a night not just for me, but for the folks who taught us, the friends we’ve played with, and the ones coming up behind us.”
The stacked bill includes Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, Kim Wilson, and, of course, Buddy Guy himself. More special guests will be announced. Steve Jordan serves as Music Director, with executive producers Keith Wortman, Garry Buck, and Scooter Weintraub steering the event.
A Living Legend’s Monumental Legacy
Born George Guy on July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana, Buddy Guy built his first guitar from a string and a tree branch as a child. He moved to Chicago in 1957, quickly immersing himself in the vibrant West Side blues scene. Recording for Chess Records and collaborating with legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Sonny Boy Williamson, Guy’s fiery guitar playing, emotional vocals, and showmanship helped define electric blues and influence generations of rock stars.
A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, nine-time Grammy winner (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), and recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and Presidential National Medal of the Arts, Guy ranks #23 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. His recent albums, including 2025’s Ain’t Done With the Blues featuring guests like Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, continue to showcase his vital energy.
Even while scaling back extensive touring with his “Damn Right Farewell Tour,” Guy has remained active in recording and select performances. This birthday concert stands as a grand testament to his enduring impact on blues, rock, and American music.
