Roy Buchanan on being asked to join the Stones, his fave guitarists, and Jeff Beck’s dedication to him

On January 26, 1986, I did my first interview with guitar legend Roy Buchanan, who was coming to Vancouver for a show at the Town Pump.

Roy Buchanan on turning down the Rolling Stones, loving Van Halen, and being flattered by Jeff Beck

me 'n Roy at the Town Pump, February 10, 1986 ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 7, 1986 By Steve Newton Not many guitarists can say they were invited to join the Rolling Stones. Not many can say they turned the offer down either. But Roy Buchanan--quite possibly the best white blues guitarist in the world--can say … Continue reading Roy Buchanan on turning down the Rolling Stones, loving Van Halen, and being flattered by Jeff Beck