Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after hearing John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillun'" as a child in rural Louisiana. In 1957, he moved to Chicago, where he played in clubs, cut records, befriended legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, and forged his intense persona. He influenced new generations, performed at the White House, and won nine Grammys.
Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Buddy Guy's life and music are chronicled in this film, tracing his transformation after discovering John Lee Hooker's influential song "Boogie Chillun'" in his hometown of Lettswork, Louisiana.
