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Buddy Guy on the most under-appreciated blues guitarist, the problems with his early records, and learning rhythm

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Back in 2007, as part of its regular Dear Guitar Hero column, Guitar World asked readers to submit any burning questions they had for ageless blues guitar legend Buddy Guy.

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