Guitar Shorty

Guitar Shorty
Guitar Shorty at the 2008 Ottawa Bluesfest
Background information
Birth name	David William Kearney
Born	(1934-09-08)September 8, 1934 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	April 20, 2022(2022-04-20) (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1950s–2020
Labels	Black Top, Alligator
Website	http://www.guitarshorty.com

David William Kearney (September 8, 1934 – April 20, 2022), known as Guitar Shorty, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was known for his guitar style. He was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy. Guitar Shorty recorded and toured from the 1950s until the 2010s.

Guitar Shorty died on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 87.