Blues guitarist Buddy Guy bringing Chicago sound to Show Me Center

Highly respected blues guitarist Buddy Guy will appear at the Show Me Center in concert Nov. 11, according to an official announcement put out by the venue this morning.

Guy, a Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is widely known as one of the pioneers of the Chicago blues sound and an influence to such respected rock guitarists as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.

Guy began playing guitar at 7 years old, according to a biography furnished by the Show Me Center (the venue is promoting the concert itself, marketing director Shannon Buford said). Guy left his native Louisiana for Chicago in 1957, where he became a regular at the 708 Club. During his early career he did session work for Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson.

He would go on to win several Grammy awards and critical acclaim. His latest album, "Bring 'Em In," includes appearances by Carlos Santana and John Mayer.

Tickets for the concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 and are available online at www.showmecenter.biz, by phone at 651-5000, in person at the Show Me Center ticket office or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

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