Guitar Shorty
American blues guitarist (1934–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David William Kearney (September 8, 1934 – April 20, 2022), known as Guitar Shorty, was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was known for his explosive guitar style and wild stage antics. Credited with influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Guitar Shorty recorded and toured from the 1950s until the 2020s.[1][2] In 2017, Billboard magazine said, "his galvanizing guitar work defines modern, top-of-the-line blues-rock. His vocals remain as forceful as ever. Righteous shuffles...blistering, sinuous guitar solos."[3]
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Birth name | David William Kearney |
Born | (1934-09-08)September 8, 1934 Houston, Texas, U.S. [dubious – discuss] |
Died | April 20, 2022(2022-04-20) (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1950s–2022 |
Labels | Black Top, Alligator |
Website | http://www.guitarshorty.com |
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