Buddy Whittington, Roger Cotton (Keys), Pete Stroud (Bass) & Darby Todd (Drums) playing Same Old Blues at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath UK May 2012. Apologies for the poor focus, problem with the camera...
Back in the early 80's, I had just finished a show at Billy Bob's and went looking for some music. Wound up at a hotel and heard some BIG music coming from the ballroom. I crashed the party and locked into the band. These guys had red jackets on that said, "The Sidemen" on 'em. The guitar player was Buddy and he was SCREAMIN" on a beat up Strat. I introduced myself during a break and that started a 30+ year acquaintance with one of best guitar players (and gentlemen) on the planet.
Me and a friend drove to Jasper, IN from Louisville, KY to see John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers in about 94/95. He LIT that place up. Been a fan ever since.
This is some of the best music since Pete Green was tearing it up many decades ago. Buddy has a lovely feel for this genre. New discovery for me I hope to catch him live. Like Green - great vocalist as well as special special guitar player.
As a Peter Green fan of many years I agree with you. I miss the heck out of the "Green God" when he was away those years I still knew he was around and would gift us with his talent again. Buddy may not have the same tone but he's got the licks and soul. Playing or singing..
Buddy is my "Hometown Hero"... One of the Best in the Business!!... When you see him like you're always impressed!!! And you'll never meet a nicer guy!!! He's the GREATEST!!
I just can't enough of listening this piece of art over and over again. So much talent and heart in this. And the way Buddy treats his band not trying to steal the show but still giving all he's got and making it look easy.
Not one of the best... THE best. An Ive been listening and seeing them all for a long long time.... THE Mr. Buddy Whittington... Welcome to the finest guitarist in the world.
Mar 16, 2020 · Roger Paul Cotten, 79, of Katy, Texas, passed away March 16, 2020. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on February 2, 1941 to Gladys Beryl Jones and Eugene Harold Harper. He was married to Julie Kay Cotten for 20 years. Roger P. Cotten had a career in Civil Engineering for CB&I.
Buddy is in a class by himself vocally and with his incredible guitar work. As a guitar player myself of over 50 years I have seen a lot of players but very few in that elite class with Buddy Whittington.
I absolutely agree with you. Same as Roy Buchanan, one of the greatest (relatively) unknown and unappreciated guitarists. When he played at Mayall's 70th birthday gig, he showed a clean pair of heels to the other guest guitarists. He is a humble man as well. Amongst his work, are some stand out performances with the late, great Gary Moore.
One of the most underrated guitarist/singers out there. I wish musicians like him would record live. It's as if the studio removes some of their context.
This is a strange world we live in. Someone this good and there's no one with high quality recording equipment getting this all down. Performances are often magical and can not be repeated. Oh sure it's in the Akashic records but most can't play that back (smile). Ol Buddy can play that thang and aint't a bad singer either.
I guess Bo Didley said it best "you can't judge a book by looking at the cover". Buddy doesn't quite fit the airbushed model look of today but man that boy can play (and sing).
Buddy showed up both Clapton and Mick Taylor at Mayalls 70th Birthday concert. Its obvious that BETTERTHANDEAD needs to figure out why they have a Comments section against these you tube posts.
who are you ??? The comment monitor ???............let me tell you who cares........me for one ! I have been playing semi pro guitar for 40 years and I love to read/hear peoples opinions regarding guitar related stuff...............and this fella can say whatever he likes....so fuck off.!!!!.......PS ..as it happens, eric clapped out is one of the most over rated players on the planet, so the comment and observation is valid and worthwhile........if its ok with you for me to comment of course ?
