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Buddy Guy Way: Chicago Names Street For Blues Legend

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08/ 8/11 05:42 PM ET   AP

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CHICAGO — Chicago blues great Buddy Guy now has his own street.

The city of Chicago has renamed the stretch of Wabash Street in front of his club, Legends, "Buddy Guy Way."

The blues guitarist says he "wanted to cry" when the honor was bestowed Sunday. Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti read a proclamation from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and the crowd sang "Happy Birthday" as Guy received a copy of the street sign.

He celebrated his 75th birthday on July 30.

Guy was born in Louisiana in 1936 and moved to Chicago in 1957. He started a career as a session musician, backing blues legends such as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter before recording his own music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

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CHICAGO — Chicago blues great Buddy Guy now has his own street. The city of Chicago has renamed the stretch of Wabash Street in front of his club, Legends, "Buddy Guy Way."...
CHICAGO — Chicago blues great Buddy Guy now has his own street. The city of Chicago has renamed the stretch of Wabash Street in front of his club, Legends, "Buddy Guy Way."...
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LeeMon
Dog is good.
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12:03 AM on 08/15/2011
Nice! Can't wait to see him next month!
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blurredmolly
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11:20 AM on 08/09/2011
I LOVE BUDDY GUY!!!!!

Buddy Guy plays the blues.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVNfZy-dgc
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10:15 AM on 08/09/2011
Met him in the mid-90's after his set. He came into the audience and bought our table a round of drinks. He and Matt (Guitar) Murphy sat down with us for a good hour of laughs and conversation. Mr. Guy is without a doubt, very worthy of his own street. One cool dude...
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06:15 AM on 08/09/2011
He is a nice man.
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ChiGuy
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08:51 PM on 08/08/2011
Well deserved!
Not just for his incalculable contributions to the genre of Blues music, but also because his club has been a must-see destination for tourists visiting our city for decades.

Thank you, Buddy Guy!!!!
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05:35 PM on 08/08/2011
Way to go Chicago! It's nice to see someone great like Buddy being recognized BEFORE they pass away. Buddy is not only a great musician (understatement of the year!), but a humanitarian as well.
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edejan
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03:17 PM on 08/08/2011
Great news! Buddy Guy is a world class entertainer. I've been to his club so many times I can't count them and he's the best. Truly a Chicagoan to be proud of!
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