Guitar Shorty
Guitar Shorty | |
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.jpg) Guitar Shorty at the 2008 Ottawa Bluesfest | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David William Kearney |
| Born | September 8, 1934 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2022 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–2020 |
| Labels | Black Top, Alligator |
| Website | http://www.guitarshorty.com |
David William Kearney (September 8, 1934 – April 20, 2022),[1] known as Guitar Shorty, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was known for his guitar style. He was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy. Guitar Shorty recorded and toured from the 1950s until the 2010s.[2][3]
Guitar Shorty died on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 87.[4]
References
- ↑ Eagle, Bob L.; LeBlanc, Eric S. (May 1, 2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. ABC-CLIO. p. 323. ISBN 9780313344244. Retrieved November 10, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Guitar Shorty". January 6, 2016. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ↑ "The Flips Side of Success Bums Guitar Shorty". Los Angeles Times. September 18, 1998. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ↑ "In Memoriam: Bluesman David “Guitar Shorty” Kearney", Blues Magazine, April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022