1939
Guitar Shorty, American singer and guitarist (died 2022)
Guitar Shorty, American singer and guitarist (died 2022)
Guitar Shorty, American singer and guitarist (died 2022)
Guitar Shorty
American blues guitarist (1934–2022)
- Born
- 1939
David William Kearney, 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. 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."