Guitar Shorty

Guitar Shorty
Guitar Shorty at the 2008 Ottawa Bluesfest
Background information
Birth nameDavid William Kearney
Born(1934-09-08)September 8, 1934
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2022(2022-04-20) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1950s–2022
LabelsBlack Top, Alligator
Websitehttp://www.guitarshorty.com

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. 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."

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