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Buddy Guy, Jamming All January At His Club At Age 80, Is Still Killing It

By Dave Newbart | January 20, 2017 6:03am | Updated on January 21, 2017 11:40pm

SOUTH LOOP — At 80, Buddy Guy shows no signs of slowing down.

The Chicago blues legend is in the middle of his annual residency at his famous South Loop club, Legends, at 700 S. Wabash Ave.

In all, he is playing 16 shows this month. He often plays two hours or more, ending in the wee hours of the morning, then signs autographs for his rabid fans.

And his fans, who come in from all over the country, often line up outside the club by 6 or 7 a.m., hoping to secure the best seats for Guy's shows that start as late as 11 p.m. (although opening bands start earlier).

The shows, chronicled by rock 'n' roll photographer extraordinaire Paul Natkin, have attracted a host of celebrities to the club.

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That includes Chicago Bull Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and former Chicago Bear and Buffalo Bill All-Pro lineman Ruben Brown. Bosh, who has taken up guitar in recent years, even took the stage and played along side Guy for a few songs.

But the shows have also showcased other top local blues talent, including Wayne Baker Brooks, son of blues legend Lonnie Brooks. The younger Brooks opened for a sold-out show Saturday.

Although Guy's shows Friday and Saturday are sold out, there are still tickets for his Sunday night show, as well as his shows Thursday, next Friday and Jan. 28 and 29. Tickets are $55-$70 and available at this link.

Here are some more shots from the shows this month at Legends. All photos by Paul Natkin.

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