Vocalist/Guitarist Guy King impressed the 10 times W.C. Handy award winner Willie Kent so much that the great man made him his bandleader and right – hand man.
Guy King is an exciting new artist whose star is rising. While young in age, his unique background and rich, international experiences have helped shape him into a world-traveled, world-wise musician who incorporates those elements into his art form.
Born and raised in a small country town in Israel, Guy first arrived in Memphis Tennessee at the age of 16. After a short stay in Memphis and a stint in New Orleans, Guy headed north to Chicago in pursuit of greater things and a musical career.
During the time with Willie Kent and the Gents Guy had the privilege and honor of touring the world: in a time span of six years, playing about 250-300 shows a year, he played internationally in Japan, France, Belgium, Switzerland, England, as well as nationally in Jackson MS, the “King Biscuit Festival” in Helena Arkansas, the “North Atlantic Festival” in Rockland Main, the “Chicago Blues Festival”, the “W.C. Handy Blues awards” in Memphis Tennessee etc, and made Chicago a home by becoming a regular at such clubs as: “Blue Chicago”, “B.L.U.E.S”, “Buddy guys’ Legends” etc.
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