Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy is celebrating nine decades with a star-studded concert. According to Variety, 'Buddy's Got the Blues: A Ninetieth Birthday Concert Celebration' will take place October first at Radio City Music Hall in New York, featuring performances from Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, and more. Guy, who appeared in Ryan Coogler's Oscar-winning film 'Sinners' and was honored at Variety's Hitmakers event last year, is being recognized for his profound influence on blues history and music at large.

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