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 Vocalist/Guitarist Guy King impressed the 10 times W.C. Handy award winner Willie Kent so much that the great man made him his bandleader and right – hand man.
Guy King is an exciting new artist whose star is rising. While young in age, his unique background and rich, international experiences have helped shape him into a world-traveled, world-wise musician who incorporates those elements into his art form.
Born and raised in a small country town in Israel, Guy first arrived in Memphis Tennessee at the age of 16. After a short stay in Memphis and a stint in New Orleans, Guy headed north to Chicago in pursuit of greater things and a musical career.
During the time with Willie Kent and the Gents Guy had the privilege and honor of touring the world: in a time span of six years, playing about 250-300 shows a year, he played internationally in Japan, France, Belgium, Switzerland, England, as well as nationally in Jackson MS, the “King Biscuit Festival” in Helena Arkansas, the “North Atlantic Festival” in Rockland Main, the “Chicago Blues Festival”, the “W.C. Handy Blues awards” in Memphis Tennessee etc, and made Chicago a home by becoming a regular at such clubs as: “Blue Chicago”, “B.L.U.E.S”, “Buddy guys’ Legends” etc.
Guy had the pleasure of playing on and co-producing Willie Kent’s critically acclaimed album-“Comin’ Alive!” The album received great reviews and won both Critics’ and reader’s polls for best blues album of the year from “soul-bag” magazine; Paris, France.
After Mr. Kent passed away in March 2006, Guy decided to put together his own band. During a short period of time, the Guy King Band became a favorite and a regular at notable venues in Chicago such as: “Buddy Guy’s Legends”, “Andy’s Jazz Club”, the “House of Blues”, and “Rosa’s Lounge” among others. Guy was featured at the Chicago Blues Festival in 2007 and 2008, and performed at the “Campli Blues Festival”, Abruzzo, Italy in July 2008.
Guy’s music is fresh and unique while maintaining a strong link to the masters that came before him, such as: Ray Charles, B.B. King, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Albert King, Jimmy McGriff, Albert Collins, T. Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Lightnin’ Hopkins etc. and blends the strong styled “gutbucket” blues with the “uptown” soul and Jazz styles.
His debut CD: “Livin’ It” is getting rave reviews from critics and Radio DJ’s around the world and showcases his music and unique blend of styles which make Guy King so special in the music scene today.
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