Guitar Shorty | |
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.jpg) Guitar Shorty at the 2008 Ottawa Bluesfest | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David William Kearney |
| Born | September 8, 1934 Houston, Texas, U.S. [dubious – discuss] |
| Died | April 20, 2022 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–2022 |
| Labels | Black Top, Alligator |
| Website | http://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.[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]
- ^ "Guitar Shorty". Blueshighwayus61.com. January 6, 2016. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "The Flips Side of Success Bums Guitar Shorty". Los Angeles Times. September 18, 1998. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Guitar Shorty – Biography". Billboard. September 8, 1939. Retrieved July 18, 2017.