I wouldn't say everyone who has heard of Clapton or SRV knows who Buddy is. Not even by a long shot. Sure to other guitar players.. most know who he is. But you can pretty much ask any asshole on the street "have you ever heard of clapton." And they'll say.. yeah, of course.
One time I travelled about 9 hours to see Buddy Guy.. and whenever I told anyone where I was going.. 99% of the people said.. "You're travelling 9 hours to see someone that no one has ever heard of?"
Take note I am from central Canada.. so I don't know how much he is really known in other parts of the world. He's probably big in Chicago.
