George “Buddy” Guy, one of the most dazzling performers in blues history, was born here in Lettsworth on July 30, 1936. His primary influences included local Louisiana musicians and many more who were born across the river in Mississippi, including B.B. King, Guitar Slim, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.

Welcome to the Mississippi Blues Trail, your unforgettable journey into the land that spawned the single most important root source of modern popular music. Whether you’re a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an interesting trip, you’ll find facts you didn’t know, places you’ve never seen, and you’ll gain a new ...

George “Buddy” Guy, one of the most dazzling performers in blues history, was born here in Lettsworth on July 30, 1936.

The Mississippi Blues Trail markers tell stories through words and images of bluesmen and women and how the places where they lived and the times in which they existed–and continue to exist–influenced their music. The sites run the gamut from city streets to cotton fields, train depots to cemeteries, and clubs to churches.

Dec 22, 2018 · Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lettsworth. More about this marker. One of a number of Mississippi Blues Trail markers outside the State of Mississippi.

The Blues Trail honors many legendary heroes of the blues with markers at their birthplaces or gravesites, especially in the Delta region, but it also celebrates hometown performers who

Dec 8, 2018 · Guy’s newest honors — the Mississippi Blues Trail marker and naming of La. 418 in Lettsworth Buddy Guy Way — have special resonance for him. The marker is the 201st such installation and 16th...

Dec 8, 2018 · LETTSWORTH, LA (WAFB) - A living blues legend, Buddy Guy, just marked his place in music history. Guy was honored with a historic marker as part of the Mississippi Blues Trail Project, which...

The Mississippi Blues Trail. Take an unforgettable journey through blues history in Mississippi, a state that many legends of the genre, like B.B. King and Charlie Patton, called home. The Mississippi Blues Trail is made up of a series of markers throughout the state.

Apr 7, 2021 · Two Buddy Guy markers were placed on Dec. 8, 2018 in Lettsworth, Louisiana, commemorating the birthplace of legendary blues artist, Buddy Guy. Mississippi Blues Marker is located on LA Hwy. 418, now designated by act of the Louisiana Legislature as “Buddy Guy Way.”