American blues legend Buddy Guy is headed to Israel as part of a farewell tour of his illustrious career.
The 85-year-old will be performing in Israel for the first time in a series of shows at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Arena on May 24 and 26.
Guy has been a major influence on generations of blues and rock musicians. He has collaborated with the likes of Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and Jimi Hendrix, among many others.
He’s won seven Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
Guy’s Israel shows will mark the first time he has performed in the country.
This is part of a larger tour that will see the Chicago native performing in Europe, South America, and the United States.
The show in Israel is part of a larger world tour he is embarking on in celebration of his 85th birthday.
The tour also marks the end of his six-decade-long career.
Guy is often credited with popularizing the electric guitar and influencing the sound of modern blues.
His style combines elements of blues, soul, and R&B, and has made him one of the most influential blues guitarists of all time.
He will be performing with his backing band, The Experience, as he takes his final bow on the world stage.
This is sure to be a memorable show, and one that blues fans in Israel will be sure to remember for years to come.