Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October
Blues legend Buddy Guy is set to mark his 90th birthday with a star-studded concert at Radio City Music Hall this October.
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The brief
Buddy Guy is scheduled to celebrate his 90th birthday with a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The event is set for October 1 and will feature a variety of guest artists. In addition to the concert, Guy is preparing to embark on the BG90 tour.
Coverage from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Rolling Stone, and Pollstar News emphasizes the participation of musicians such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa. These reports highlight the event as a tribute to the artist's career and longevity in the blues genre. Future updates will likely concern ticket availability and further details regarding the BG90 tour schedule.
Coverage does not yet specify additional tour dates or locations beyond the initial birthday concert announcement.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 133d ago.
Quick answers
When and where is the birthday concert taking place?
The event is scheduled for October 1 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Who is scheduled to perform?
Confirmed performers include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa.
Is Buddy Guy touring around this event?
Yes, coverage confirms that Guy is preparing to head out on the BG90 tour.
Coverage (12)
- Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer The Hollywood Reporter · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy’s Celebrates 90th Birthday With Star-Studded Concert Oct. 1 At Radio City Music Hall Pollstar News · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy announces lavish 90th birthday bash Yahoo · 136d ago
- Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and Jon Batiste Among Artists to Honor Buddy Guy at Radio City Music Hall Jambands · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy announces 90th birthday concert in NYC with Eric Clapton. Get tickets New York Post · 136d ago
- “Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited Guitar World · 136d ago
- Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration Where's Eric! · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy, Blues Survivor, to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Eric Clapton, John Mayer Rolling Stone · 136d ago
- “My own son didn’t know who I was until he could turn 21 and get into the blues clubs. He said, ‘Dad, I didn’t know you could play like that!’” As he approaches 90, guitar legend Buddy Guy prepares to return to the road with the BG90 tour GuitarPlayer.com · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy's 90th birthday concert features Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, and a stunning lineup Blues Rock Review · 136d ago
- The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues Yahoo · 136d ago
- Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October Variety · 136d ago
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