Buddy Guy - This Is Buddy Guy

This Is Buddy Guy was his second Vanguard Records album released in 1968, the same year as A Man and the Blues. Both albums documented his energetic Chicago blues style during his early recording career. The Vanguard sessions captured Guy's unpredictable guitar approach before his later mainstream success with sessions for Chess Records and his Grammy-winning albums of the 1990s.

This Is Buddy Guy featured Chicago blues musicians typical of late 1960s recording sessions, documenting the guitarist's live performance energy in a studio setting. The 1968 Vanguard album captured Guy during his formative period before his collaboration with Junior Wells became more prominent. The sessions showcased the raw Chicago blues sound that would influence rock guitarists like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.

This Is Buddy Guy showcases the Chicago guitarist's unpredictable, high-energy playing style across blues standards and original compositions. The 1968 Vanguard album captures the raw intensity that made Guy influential among rock guitarists. Tracks demonstrate his ability to shift from subtle, emotive playing to explosive, feedback-drenched solos.