Buddy Knox is an Australian blues guitarist. He is also the son of Roger Knox.
Background The song of Roger Knox, a well-known Aboriginal country music performer, Buddy Knox first started playing guitar at the age of ten. He wanted to be like Chuck Berry. In 2006 he formed his band, the Buddy Knox Blues Band.Deadly Vibe, September 22nd, 2011 - Buddy Knox – Memphis bound According to the Northern Daily Leader, Knox carries the legacy of his father and grandfather.The Northern Daily Leader, July 7 2023 - Blues singer Buddy Knox shares his story for NAIDOC week in Tamworth By Jonathan Hawes Between 2007 and late 2025, Knox has had seven albums released.New England Times, November 20, 2025 - Stage set for new talent to rock Tamworth by Cameron Magusic
Knox says that he plays a 335 Gibson guitar.Beat Magazine, 11 Apr 2018 - Buddy Knox Blues, How does someone from Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia, get into the blues?
His son is musician Googoorewon Knox aka Goori Knox.The Sydney Morning Herald, July 12, 2024 - From Tamworth to Washington: How Black Elvis’ grandson conquered the stage - Helen Pitt
Knox is a two-time Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year winner.Ipswich Civic Centre, 23 Oct 2022 - The Buddy Knox Project Sunday 23 October 2022 4.00 pm
Career In 2008, Knox's band The Buddy Knox Blues Band released their first album, The Factory. In 2010 the album Buddy's Blues was released.Deadly Vibe, September 22nd, 2011 - Buddy Knox – Memphis bound
It was reported in the 28 November 2017 issue of the Northern Daily Leader that Buddy Knox and his son Goori had won a major competition and in early 2018 they were to go to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge.The Northern Daily Leader, November 28 2017 - Buddy and Goori Knox of Tamworth to compete in 2018 International Blues Challenge, Memphis By Haley Craig
In 2020, Knox's album Ticket to Memphis was released on Fanfare 350. The album, which was five years in the making, included the songs, "Big City Mean Streets", "Ticket to Memphis", "Bungunya", "Message in Stone" and "Second Chance".Rock Club 40, January 23, 2020 - BUDDY KNOX Releases New Album 'Ticket To Memphis'
In 2022, Knox was hosting a free workshop at the Yaama Ganu Gallery in Moree where he mentored young up and coming musicians.Moree Champion, August 29 2022 (Updated October 6 2023) - Arts North West Arts Trail Live: Buddy Knox hosting free workshop at Moree's Yaama Ganu Gallery
References
External links Discogs - Buddy Knox (2)