Phil Guy

• Born: April 28, 1940, Lettsworth, LA
• Died: August 20, 2008, Olympia Fields, IL
• Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, 2000s
• Genres: Blues
• Instrument: Guitar
• Representative Albums: "It's a Real Mutha

Biography

Phil Guy didn't eclipse his older brother Buddy's status as a blues superstar, and in reality, Phil's funky brand of blues was not captured correctly for posterity. But he remained an active attraction on the Chicago circuit, following in his sibling's footsteps and patiently waiting for his own star to rise up until his death. Like his sibling, Phil Guy played with harpist Raful Neal (for a decade) before leaving the Baton Rouge scene for Chicago in 1969. There he played with his brother's high-energy organization as well as behind harpist Junior Wells (Phil handled guitar duties with Sammy Lawhorn on Wells' underrated mid-'70s Delmark album On Tap). Phil Guy cut albums of his own for JSP; they were generally lacking in originality if not spirit. Phil Guy lost his battle with liver and kidney cancer in August of 2008. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

Breaking Out on Top Buy this CD

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Say What You Mean Buy this CD

Tina Nu Buy this CD

It's a Real Mutha [Bonus Tracks] Buy this CD

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