Gerry Gibson

Tenor saxophonist Gerry Gibson seems to have pledged allegiance to Buddy Guy during his career, starting out with a striking series of recordings blues guitarist Guy began making in the late '50s and early '60s. This brilliant combo sound -- heavy on electric guitar, buffeted by a small but zesty horn section -- turned into a constantly touring unit, eventually playing rock festivals in stadiums as well as dank blues clubs. Gibson was also part of the later collaboration between Guy and harmonica player and singer Junior Wells, a road show with many gigs on college campuses, s...