In 2021, Guitar World magazine confidently named Joe Bonamassa the greatest living Blues guitarist on earth. Over 60,000 of their readers voted the top 30 best Blues players, and Joe won by a landslide. The rest of the Top Five are Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and John Mayer. Joe was a Child Prodigy who grew up to be a Virtuoso! Great reaction.
DUDE This was originally an Albert King song, and after Albert died Joe bought his guitar so it could still play the blues. Now THAT is dedication to the Blues!
The song was written by Jerry Beach of Shreveport, LA. Albert King recorded it. Jerry was a local blues guitarist that hosted a blues jam on Monday nights at a local establishment before he passed away.
I only discovered Beth and Joe just over 2 years ago. I came across a reaction to them doing "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "I'll Take Care of You" was in the suggestion off to the right. I watched it, and until that point I never knew I was a Blues fan, but I was hooked. I now own 25 vinyl albums between them. They are amazing!!
That keyboard player is Reese Winans. He used to play with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Joe B. surrounds himself with class musicians. And he is a classy musician. Love him.
@@howardsmothers5446 Frank is Very good !...but he plays a different style than Joe, .Given the right piece, Joe can shred just like Frank and Frank does Not play circles around Bonamassa.I have played coronet, trumpet and baritone since age 11 and will be 76. Hv seen a few blues players in my time....mainly Chicago and San Francisco blues transplant circuit.[ Michael Bloomfield }, who was a legend in talent !...God bless....db
Joe is definitely my favorite current guitarist. However, if you think this is great, when Joe teams up with a different artists, it's truly MAGIC. Here are two that will absolutely blow you away: Beth Hart with Joe Bonamassa - I'd Rather Go Blind Jimmy Barnes with Joe Bonamassa Stone Cold BOTH ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECES !!! By the way - I am a new subscriber. I love your enthusiasm (((-:
Joe is awesome in concert. If you EVER get the chance, GO!!! You will have an out-of-body experience. The man is the absolute best guitarist that walks on stage today and is the finest in the business, in my opinion. Gawd dang! I love this dude!!!🎼❤️
You've only scratched the surface. Joe has the distinction of having more #1 Blues hits and Gold albums than anyone in history. I have 24 of his albums... solo, with Beth Hart, with Black Country Communion (Hard Rock Band) and Rock Candy Funk Party. This song is an Albert King song. Joe's playing Alberts guitar, but Albert was left handed (note the controls on on the top instead of the bottom) If you notice, Alberts name is on the guitar, but upside down. Joe reversed the strings for this one song, making it right handed. You have a a butt load of songs to choose from. I suggest "Mountain Time" live at the Royal Albert Hall and "Angel of Mercy" live at the Greek Theater... plus a hundred more.
Actually, Joe didn't have to reverse the strings. Albert King learned to play by taking a right-handed guitar and flipping it over and not changing the strings at all. That's what made his playing so hard for right handed players to imitate. If you look at some of the publicity photos of Albert holding his guitar, you can see that the high E string (the thinnest string) is on top instead of on the normal bottom position.
Wow... I kind of got in the blues because of my Etta James station on Pandora: I was listening to it ...they play "Your heart is as Black As Night" by Beth Hart...and now here I am down the Rabbitt hole. 😃 And I am loving it, learning about the Blues and all the artists that are no longer here.... It seems like there were some bad a$$es women back in the day...I love it!
Dog, you MUST listen to Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa doing I'd Rather Go Blind. Be sure to get the Live From Amsterdam version. This is one of best blues songs ever recorded in my opinion.
I haven't heard that song from her I'm definitely going to look it up when I get home tonight! I have heard other songs from her I like everything I've heard so far
He’s even better when you see him live. He is phenomenal and a force with his guitar playing. He has a humongous catalog of music and concert DVD’s you definitely need to check him out.😎
Yes! Joe B was once rated as one of the top 10 guitarists in the world. One of his best albums is Live at the Vienna (? I think). He is great!!! His songs should come with a warning if you’re driving and listening, makes you wanna drive fast!!
Listen to "Woke Up Dreaming" It sounds like multiple guitars being played at the same time, but it only Joe. That dude rocks. But some others are..."Slo Train" "John Henry" "If Heartaches Were Nickels" but you can't go wrong listening to anything he has.
Child prodigy for blues guitar. When he was 12 yo he toured with BB King. Took up guitar after seeing a concert video his Dad had of Eric Clapton when he was with Cream. Was quite young, 5 or 6 yo. He’s an independent artist. You should react to his work with Beth Hart-“I’d Rather Be Blind” and “I’ll Take Care of You” are AMAZING! Back in the 1990’s he was featured on a news program. He’s phenomenal!
Yes he is one of the best. He expresses his feelings through his guitar. You have heard his keyboard man before , that is Reese Wynans. He layed it down in Double Trouble. Stevie Ray Vaughns band.
Seen him three times in concert! Two hours and fifteen minutes of pure music delight my friend! The man will put goosebumps up and down your arms when he gets fired up! I have been a fan of his for ten years now and I love his older stuff. Check out a couple of my favs, Someday after awhile, Double Trouble, Blues Deluxe at Shepard bush impire, and also Lonesome road Blues from shepherds bush impressive. 😉
ADOGG, Joe Bonamassa is one of the most influential and current blues guitarist going! I've seen Joe more than a couple of times in concert and EVERY TIME I'm blown away! Definitely, if you have the chance go see him live! Check out SLO GIN (live from Red Rocks), John Henry, and definitely his duo with Beth Hart covering an Etta James tune I'd rather go blind 🤯. Also, check out his acoustic concert from Carnegie Hall. INCREDIBLE! ✌
What you see is what you get with Joe. I'm a Blues lover since the early 60's, I'll be 75 in Feb and when I first heard Joe play and sing the Blues he jumped right into my top 5 of the best. He writes a lot of his music and surrounds himself with the best too. Whats cool is I believe, he has a Cruise available with a bunch of Blues musicians to accompany him each year.
Yes!!! This entire show was great. Joe Bonamassa in my opinion is one of the best. There are so many great guitarist's out there over the years and SRV and Jeff Healey are my favorites but Joe is exceptional as well. Joe did a show in Germany at the Rock Palast with Danny Graham (drummer) and Eric Czar ( bassist). Danny and Eric are equally amazing.
Yes Mr. Bonamassa has a Catalog of Guitar hero's in his hands. Switching styles of BB Freddy and Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie ray Vaughen Eric Johnson and many more in one solo.
I recommend it to you sometime a while back. I love hime. He got to play on stage with the great BB King and many others when he was 11 and 12 years old. He's my favorite
LUV your reaction!! Everyone has a “first time hearing Joe Bonamassa” story and yours is right up there with the rest of us Bonaholics. Hope you see him in concert one day - you’ll be blown away!
Been following these two for years now and they are the creme de la creme, none better period and you can see your a true lover of music, closing those eyes like you don't want to miss a single 🎵
Joe is WORLD CLASS!!! More than likely one of the TOP 5 Guitarist ALIVE today!!! Hear that organ...if i am correct that used to belong to Stevie Ray Vaughn......His team can JAM.....check out Joe with Jimmy Barnes doing a cover of LAZY, from Deep Purple......get your stink face on!!!
Joe is playing one of Albert King's guitars, "Lucy"... you can see Albert's name on the neck. The knobs are on the top because Albert played left-handed. This show was the conclusion of Joe's "3 Kings" tour, where he featured the songs of B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. Two of my favorites from this show are "Angel of Mercy" and "Hummingbird".
Joe is one of the most talented and gifted blues guitarists we have in the world today. His vocals are quite good too. He was a child prodigy. He played with B.B. King when he was twelve years old. He even traveled abroad when he was young. Beth reminds people of Janis Joplin.
You should hear him play with Eric Clapton. Anyone he plays with is amazing. Check out his special that he did at Albert Hall in England. The man is total magic.
This has to be one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen! Reminds me of when I first heard Joe play and was blown away. I believe he is mostly self produced etc so flies below the radar screen for the masses but once you come across him you will never stop listening.
Joe performed a concert in Vienna that was all acoustic with some truly gifted musicians and you should watch the entire show. I saw him live not long after that concert and he opened for himself. The acoustic show then his blues show. He’s got a song “Woke up Dreaming “ that is just crazy good. Probably my favorite song. So Joe is my favorite guitarist in any genre. And he’s a gifted versatile player. Give him an honest in depth listen.
Yes, Joe is one of the best Blues and Musician and guitar around today. He started his career at age twelve, when he opened for B.B. King. But let's move forward 20 albums later and special projects. I could not tell which of the100 songs I like best but for a real deep blue's try " Midnight Blues" Joe Bonamassa Beacon Theatre: Live From New York . For a little different side " Different Shades of Blue" from the album with the same name. For a contrast of his driving sound maybe "How Deep This River Runs" from Blues Of Desperation. Besides his work with Beth Heart, he did a special project work with a group called Black Country Communion and try a song titled "Afterglow" and " Song of Yesterday". Research this bad and find out who some of members are, very interesting story.
Joe has a very distinct way of playing. He makes sure you can hear every note streaming through that guitar! His playing is perfect! Ive seen him live several times and he never lets you down!
I KNOW ....!!!! RIGHT????!!! That's close up was great!!! Perfect timing on that one!!! This is my first time hearing him??!! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Joe Bonamassa remembers opening for B.B King in 1989 The guitarist recalls supporting the King of Blues at just twelve years old. That's how good he is.
Yes he is the best and will go down in history as one of the best!! He toured with BB King when he was 12!!!! Now GO see him in concert!! His keyboardist is Stevie Ray Vaughn's old player!! Yu crack me up!! Welcome aboard to him and Pink Floyd!!
This performance of "I'll Play the Blues for You" is a really really special one. The V he's playing actually belonged to the late great Albert King. The whole suit, slicked back hair, and sunglasses thing is "the other guy". Joe says its his alter ego for performances. He had to more or less create that version of himself since he's a naturally introverted person. You should check out "Story of a Quarryman", specifically the live version he did at the Royal Albert Hall.
Loved that reaction Adogg. I can tell you felt that guitar right down to your soul. That's how I feel when I hear blues guitar this good. And yeah Joe B is definitely one of the best.
Joe is one of the greatest , be sure to check him out at various stages of his career as he and the band evolves . His performances back in 2004-2005 were raw but freeking great .Check out his stuff live at Tangier and Beachland ballroom . PAIN AND SORROW !
Joe isn't just a brilliant technician, he's been that since he hit the scene at age thirteen - he's now a grown man who can feel and OWN the blues. And he's a serious student of the genre, a true musicologist, with a range of styles and abilities that would make Taj Mahal proud. 🙏
Are you hooked yet yes he sings every song this way with this much heart and soul I had the privilege of seeing him in person awesome he is my all-time favorite guitar player and blues singer
The wife and I just saw him in concert a few months ago here in Indy. Icing? Then we saw Beth Hart in concert.😎👍 Oh and the gentleman on the keys with Joe? He used to play with SRV. He’s now in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame!😎😎👍👍 And yes, we know. Right now you’re asking yourself 🤔 just how big the (bleeping) rock was that you were under. Till now😉👍
The smile says it all, phenominal player that switches from pick to finger as smooth as I've ever seen. Way back in the early 70's I went to Detroit with Marine buddy...a week in Motown seeing legends every night, never been the same since so I enjoy getting to see others explore and enjoy,
Look up "Warren Haynes with Joe Bonamassa- Guitar Center's King of the Blues 2011" I guarantee it'll be one of the best things you've ever heard!!! They play "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home" It has one of the best "call and response" guitar jams between Warren and Joe that you'll ever see I promise!
Joe Bonamassa is one of my favorites. He is a child prodigy who was in a band with men 20 years older than him at age 9, at age 12 he was touring with BB King. 12 out of 15 albums he produced went to #1. Another song from this concert you will enjoy is "Breaking Up Somebody's Home" live at the Greek Theatre. Also check out a few form Joe Bonamassa live at Carnegie Hall "Woke Up Dreaming", "Drive" . Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart "Something's Got a Hold On Me", "I'd Rather Go Blind" (the best Etta James cover ever). There are a few just to start. It is a huge rabbit hole to go down.
I would almost bet that flying V he's playing once rested in the hands of Albert King. I also think that's Jimmy Barnes daughter Mahalia singing in that back up crew.
Joe Bonamassa, like many professional musicians, has extreme sensitivity to the very bright lights that most venues utilize to illuminate the stages where artists play. Even in interviews where the lighting is far less intense, he's almost always wearing some kind of glasses that have light-sensitive lenses in them. The funky suits are a part of his stage persona, and one never sees him wearing anything but casual wear jeans and t-shirts off of the stage in everday life.
One commentator said he is one of the most underrated blues artist of all time. However, he is the biggest selling blues artist of all time. His guitar playing is unmatched, although he is humbly enough to give the black man and his band as being the best guitar player in the world. If you want another suggestion, try going down by Joe Bonamassa.
Love it, and thank you for reacting to this video. If you like Joe, you would also appreciate Gary Moore, especially his “Still Got The Blues For You.” HD video. GM, one of the greatest BLUES artist ever!
Joe is one of the best. Learning the basic blues as a kid, he was able to hang with some of the biggest names in the business and quickly got the chops to become one of the best around today.
See Marcus King, Billy Strings, Tommy Emmanuel, Gary Clark Jr. for some other greats. GARY CLARK JR. WHEN MY TRAIN PULLS IN would be a good start. Good luck.
In 2021, Guitar World magazine confidently named Joe Bonamassa the greatest living Blues guitarist on earth. Over 60,000 of their readers voted the top 30 best Blues players, and Joe won by a landslide. The rest of the Top Five are Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and John Mayer. Joe was a Child Prodigy who grew up to be a Virtuoso! Great reaction.
DUDE
This was originally an Albert King song, and after Albert died Joe bought his guitar so it could still play the blues. Now THAT is dedication to the Blues!
The song was written by Jerry Beach of Shreveport, LA. Albert King recorded it. Jerry was a local blues guitarist that hosted a blues jam on Monday nights at a local establishment before he passed away.
Actually the guitar is on loan from the owner, Steven Seagal (!)
If I'm not mistaken I think Joe has a collection of over 400 guitars.
@@scottauer6326 Didn't know that. Thanks!
The late Jerry Beach wrote I'll Play The Blues For You
Joe was a child prodigy and was already opening for BB King by the time he was 12!! If you like this you should check out his work with Beth Hart!!
Joe Bonamassa and Bet Hart - "I'll Take Care Of You" is a must listen.
I only discovered Beth and Joe just over 2 years ago. I came across a reaction to them doing "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "I'll Take Care of You" was in the suggestion off to the right. I watched it, and until that point I never knew I was a Blues fan, but I was hooked. I now own 25 vinyl albums between them. They are amazing!!
That keyboard player is Reese Winans. He used to play with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Joe B. surrounds himself with class musicians. And he is a classy musician. Love him.
Absolutely......classy.....and it shows.....
Don't forget Kirk Fletcher on stage with him!!
He is one of the most underrated blues artists that there are, only those who love this genre know of this master
Never underrated, just unknown by most. Sells out every concert and has the respect of some of the most skilled players of our day.
No way is he underrated, real rock fans know this man's work!
Don't forget Frank Marino...he plays circles around joe bonamassa
@@howardsmothers5446 Frank is Very good !...but he plays a different style than Joe, .Given the right piece, Joe can shred just like Frank and Frank does Not play circles around Bonamassa.I have played coronet, trumpet and baritone since age 11 and will be 76. Hv seen a few blues players in my time....mainly Chicago and San Francisco blues transplant circuit.[ Michael Bloomfield }, who was a legend in talent !...God bless....db
He is the new SRV in my opinion
Joe is definitely my favorite current guitarist. However, if you think this is great, when Joe teams up with a different artists, it's truly MAGIC. Here are two that will absolutely blow you away:
Beth Hart with Joe Bonamassa - I'd Rather Go Blind
Jimmy Barnes with Joe Bonamassa Stone Cold
BOTH ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECES !!!
By the way - I am a new subscriber. I love your enthusiasm (((-:
Joe is awesome in concert. If you EVER get the chance, GO!!! You will have an out-of-body experience. The man is the absolute best guitarist that walks on stage today and is the finest in the business, in my opinion. Gawd dang! I love this dude!!!🎼❤️
I took your advice. Bought tickets for Stockholm in April the other night!
Going to see him In Chattanooga. First time. So excited. ♥️♥️
JB and Beth Hart “I’ll take care of you” is a phenomenal listen.
Yes! He’s one of the best guitar players ever. Very few play at this level, as you well know. 👍
You've only scratched the surface. Joe has the distinction of having more #1 Blues hits and Gold albums than anyone in history. I have 24 of his albums... solo, with Beth Hart, with Black Country Communion (Hard Rock Band) and Rock Candy Funk Party. This song is an Albert King song. Joe's playing Alberts guitar, but Albert was left handed (note the controls on on the top instead of the bottom) If you notice, Alberts name is on the guitar, but upside down. Joe reversed the strings for this one song, making it right handed. You have a a butt load of songs to choose from. I suggest "Mountain Time" live at the Royal Albert Hall and "Angel of Mercy" live at the Greek Theater... plus a hundred more.
Actually, Joe didn't have to reverse the strings. Albert King learned to play by taking a right-handed guitar and flipping it over and not changing the strings at all. That's what made his playing so hard for right handed players to imitate. If you look at some of the publicity photos of Albert holding his guitar, you can see that the high E string (the thinnest string) is on top instead of on the normal bottom position.
@@richardwhite801 thanks
@@richardwhite801 He handed Jimi Hendrix-another LEFTY, his guitar and Jimi played it upside-down too! Their talent is genius 🎸🎸🎶🔥🔥
Wow... I kind of got in the blues because of my Etta James station on Pandora: I was listening to it ...they play "Your heart is as Black As Night" by Beth Hart...and now here I am down the Rabbitt hole. 😃 And I am loving it, learning about the Blues and all the artists that are no longer here.... It seems like there were some bad a$$es women back in the day...I love it!
Saw him live in Savannah, Georgia
He toured with BB King at 13 and the organist played with SRV and Double Trouble!
Dog, you MUST listen to Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa doing I'd Rather Go Blind. Be sure to get the Live From Amsterdam version. This is one of best blues songs ever recorded in my opinion.
That's a very good song but I also like I'll take care of you. Beth Hart sings her soul out on that song
Didn't think It could get any better than Etta James & DR. John BUT, you are so right about Beth and Joe.
tho I agree with David Osborn I think she does and even more masterful job on Caught Out In The Rain (I think that's the title)
I haven't heard that song from her I'm definitely going to look it up when I get home tonight! I have heard other songs from her I like everything I've heard so far
THE BEST EVER!!!
Watching you experience this guy for the first time makes me smile ...thanks for that😁😁😁👍👍👍👍
He’s even better when you see him live. He is phenomenal and a force with his guitar playing. He has a humongous catalog of music and concert DVD’s you definitely need to check him out.😎
Yes! Joe B was once rated as one of the top 10 guitarists in the world. One of his best albums is Live at the Vienna (? I think). He is great!!! His songs should come with a warning if you’re driving and listening, makes you wanna drive fast!!
Listen to "Woke Up Dreaming" It sounds like multiple guitars being played at the same time, but it only Joe. That dude rocks. But some others are..."Slo Train" "John Henry" "If Heartaches Were Nickels" but you can't go wrong listening to anything he has.
Yes, he’s on the Mt. Rushmore of guitarists. Go see him live. He’s unreal.
MidNight Blues, Mountain Time, Ballad of John Henry There are so many kick ass ones!! He is going to blow you away!!!
Child prodigy for blues guitar. When he was 12 yo he toured with BB King. Took up guitar after seeing a concert video his Dad had of Eric Clapton when he was with Cream. Was quite young, 5 or 6 yo. He’s an independent artist. You should react to his work with Beth Hart-“I’d Rather Be Blind” and “I’ll Take Care of You” are AMAZING! Back in the 1990’s he was featured on a news program. He’s phenomenal!
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Lol, I don’t know if he’s ready for Beth and Joe.
But all kidding aside you really should react to anything they did together.
I’ll bring the popcorn.
Yes he is one of the best. He expresses his feelings through his guitar. You have heard his keyboard man before , that is Reese Wynans. He layed it down in Double Trouble. Stevie Ray Vaughns band.
Jimmy Barnes ft Joe Bonamassa "Stone Cold". You'll enjoy it.
Please react to Joe Bonamassa with Beth Hart singing "I just wanna take care of you" live on stage. They tear the walls down.
This is great 😊 hear that soul !
And by the way, so many people don't realize what an amazingly cool smooth ass voice he has. Thanks for featuring Joe
Seen him three times in concert! Two hours and fifteen minutes of pure music delight my friend! The man will put goosebumps up and down your arms when he gets fired up! I have been a fan of his for ten years now and I love his older stuff. Check out a couple of my favs, Someday after awhile, Double Trouble, Blues Deluxe at Shepard bush impire, and also Lonesome road Blues from shepherds bush impressive. 😉
He would be in my top 25 . Try him and Beth Hart i Rather Go Blind live Se will blow you away
ADOGG,
Joe Bonamassa is one of the most influential and current blues guitarist going! I've seen Joe more than a couple of times in concert and EVERY TIME I'm blown away! Definitely, if you have the chance go see him live! Check out SLO GIN (live from Red Rocks), John Henry, and definitely his duo with Beth Hart covering an Etta James tune I'd rather go blind 🤯. Also, check out his acoustic concert from Carnegie Hall. INCREDIBLE! ✌
I ❤️ it! I can see his playing sends a bolt of Bonamassa energy from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. It sure is how I feel it!
Yep. Top 3-5 living players.
For a pick...anything live, or studio version of,
'If Heartaches were Nickles'
What you see is what you get with Joe. I'm a Blues lover since the early 60's, I'll be 75 in Feb and when I first heard Joe play and sing the Blues he jumped right into my top 5 of the best. He writes a lot of his music and surrounds himself with the best too. Whats cool is I believe, he has a Cruise available with a bunch of Blues musicians to accompany him each year.
Yes!!! This entire show was great.
Joe Bonamassa in my opinion is one of the best.
There are so many great guitarist's out there over the years and SRV and Jeff Healey are my favorites but Joe is exceptional as well.
Joe did a show in Germany at the Rock Palast with Danny Graham (drummer) and Eric Czar ( bassist).
Danny and Eric are equally amazing.
You couldn’t possibly be any cuter than you were reacting to Joe Bonamassa! 🥰
Yes Mr. Bonamassa has a Catalog of Guitar hero's in his hands. Switching styles of BB Freddy and Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie ray Vaughen Eric Johnson and many more in one solo.
Just saw him in Youngstown Ohio. What another GREAT show!!! Joe never comes half-baked. Top notch band, stage and production!
I recommend it to you sometime a while back. I love hime. He got to play on stage with the great BB King and many others when he was 11 and 12 years old. He's my favorite
LUV your reaction!! Everyone has a “first time hearing Joe Bonamassa” story and yours is right up there with the rest of us Bonaholics. Hope you see him in concert one day - you’ll be blown away!
Been following these two for years now and they are the creme de la creme, none better period and you can see your a true lover of music, closing those eyes like you don't want to miss a single 🎵
Love Joe. I could listen to him all day. Love your reaction.
You just made my day brother. Damn he is so great.
You can find videos of him playing at 12 years old, he opened up for BB King when he was 12, I just seen him in concert. He does not disappoint
All the videos I have seen of his concerts, he usually has guest appearances by very big blues stars.
Lots of people are fans of guitar players, but guitar players are fans of Joe!
Joe is WORLD CLASS!!! More than likely one of the TOP 5 Guitarist ALIVE today!!! Hear that organ...if i am correct that used to belong to Stevie Ray Vaughn......His team can JAM.....check out Joe with Jimmy Barnes doing a cover of LAZY, from Deep Purple......get your stink face on!!!
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Listening to Joe when he was twelve, he was great! Now? World class of Music Makers, and shows no sign of slowing down!
Joe is playing one of Albert King's guitars, "Lucy"... you can see Albert's name on the neck. The knobs are on the top because Albert played left-handed. This show was the conclusion of Joe's "3 Kings" tour, where he featured the songs of B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. Two of my favorites from this show are "Angel of Mercy" and "Hummingbird".
Congrats You are now deep, deep, deep into some real music. You have respectfully arrived amongst us! 💥
Joe is one of the most talented and gifted blues guitarists we have in the world today. His vocals are quite good too. He was a child prodigy. He played with B.B. King when he was twelve years old. He even traveled abroad when he was young.
Beth reminds people of Janis Joplin.
You should hear him play with Eric Clapton. Anyone he plays with is amazing. Check out his special that he did at Albert Hall in England. The man is total magic.
If you want something good try Hummingbird from this same show - live at the Greek theater
This has to be one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen! Reminds me of when I first heard Joe play and was blown away. I believe he is mostly self produced etc so flies below the radar screen for the masses but once you come across him you will never stop listening.
Joe performed a concert in Vienna that was all acoustic with some truly gifted musicians and you should watch the entire show.
I saw him live not long after that concert and he opened for himself. The acoustic show then his blues show.
He’s got a song “Woke up Dreaming “ that is just crazy good. Probably my favorite song.
So Joe is my favorite guitarist in any genre. And he’s a gifted versatile player.
Give him an honest in depth listen.
Yes, Joe is one of the best Blues and Musician and guitar around today. He started his career at age twelve, when he opened for B.B. King. But let's move forward 20 albums later and special projects. I could not tell which of the100 songs I like best but for a real deep blue's try " Midnight Blues" Joe Bonamassa Beacon Theatre: Live From New York . For a little different side " Different Shades of Blue" from the album with the same name. For a contrast of his driving sound maybe "How Deep This River Runs" from Blues Of Desperation. Besides his work with Beth Heart, he did a special project work with a group called Black Country Communion and try a song titled "Afterglow" and " Song of Yesterday". Research this bad and find out who some of members are, very interesting story.
Let's not overlook the legendary Michael Rhodes on bass. The way he keeps the flow and the groove on this one is butter. The dude is a beast on bass.
Michael is so good it’s almost distracting!
Joe has a very distinct way of playing. He makes sure you can hear every note streaming through that guitar! His playing is perfect! Ive seen him live several times and he never lets you down!
That's the late Stevie Ray Vaugn keyboard player Reese Winanon keys. His band is amazing!!
Reese Wayans
I KNOW ....!!!! RIGHT????!!!
That's close up was great!!!
Perfect timing on that one!!!
This is my first time hearing him??!! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Saw him live on the Dust bowl tour and it blew my fing mind 💥💥💥💥😳😳😳😳
Joe Bonamassa remembers opening for B.B King in 1989 The guitarist recalls supporting the King of Blues at just twelve years old. That's how good he is.
You're spot-on my brother. He is one of the best on planet Earth to ever play the guitar! I appreciate you my brother
Yes he is the best and will go down in history as one of the best!! He toured with BB King when he was 12!!!! Now GO see him in concert!! His keyboardist is Stevie Ray Vaughn's old player!! Yu crack me up!! Welcome aboard to him and Pink Floyd!!
Johnny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Danny Gatton, Jeff Healy, Tinsley Ellis- lots of guys you need to hear
He is definitely at the top of the list!
This performance of "I'll Play the Blues for You" is a really really special one. The V he's playing actually belonged to the late great Albert King. The whole suit, slicked back hair, and sunglasses thing is "the other guy". Joe says its his alter ego for performances. He had to more or less create that version of himself since he's a naturally introverted person. You should check out "Story of a Quarryman", specifically the live version he did at the Royal Albert Hall.
The keyboard player in this video (Reese Wynans) is the same guy that played keyboards for Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in the late 80's.
Loved that reaction Adogg. I can tell you felt that guitar right down to your soul. That's how I feel when I hear blues guitar this good. And yeah Joe B is definitely one of the best.
He is absolutely one of the best guitarist and you need to check out more of his music it's all great
He IS...one of the very best...and get this...he is playing albert king's " Lucy " guitar...a wicked flying V enjoy !
Joe is one of the greatest , be sure to check him out at various stages of his career as he and the band evolves . His performances back in 2004-2005 were raw but freeking great .Check out his stuff live at Tangier and Beachland ballroom . PAIN AND SORROW !
He is one of the best IMO and this performance is flawless.
I'm an old lady and expected to like 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
Bonamassa is the very TOP OF THE LINE ...... listed to all he's got!
Joe isn't just a brilliant technician, he's been that since he hit the scene at age thirteen - he's now a grown man who can feel and OWN the blues. And he's a serious student of the genre, a true musicologist, with a range of styles and abilities that would make Taj Mahal proud. 🙏
Are you hooked yet yes he sings every song this way with this much heart and soul I had the privilege of seeing him in person awesome he is my all-time favorite guitar player and blues singer
absolutely one of the best players ever,
Joe was a BB King prodigy. The man played on tour for BB as a young child, so yes, he is one of the best in the world.
Yes, Joe B. is one of the best living blues guitarists. When he teams up with Beth Hart, it'll bring tears to your eyes.
The guy playing keys here used to play for Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Playing jazz with blues...all the great instruments. Singers, Sax, etc!
The wife and I just saw him in concert a few months ago here in Indy. Icing? Then we saw Beth Hart in concert.😎👍
Oh and the gentleman on the keys with Joe? He used to play with SRV. He’s now in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame!😎😎👍👍
And yes, we know. Right now you’re asking yourself 🤔 just how big the (bleeping) rock was that you were under. Till now😉👍
The smile says it all, phenominal player that switches from pick to finger as smooth as I've ever seen. Way back in the early 70's I went to Detroit with Marine buddy...a week in Motown seeing legends every night, never been the same since so I enjoy getting to see others explore and enjoy,
Joe Bonamassa - Sloe Gin (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) is one of my favorites.
STRAIGHT UP...ON POINT...I LOVE JOE BONAMASSA...❤
Look up "Warren Haynes with Joe Bonamassa- Guitar Center's King of the Blues 2011"
I guarantee it'll be one of the best things you've ever heard!!!
They play "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home"
It has one of the best "call and response" guitar jams between Warren and Joe that you'll ever see I promise!
I gotta add...Etta James @ North Sea Jazz Festival (or any version).....'Breaken' Up Somebody's Home' is perfection.
Joe Bonamassa is one of my favorites. He is a child prodigy who was in a band with men 20 years older than him at age 9, at age 12 he was touring with BB King. 12 out of 15 albums he produced went to #1. Another song from this concert you will enjoy is "Breaking Up Somebody's Home" live at the Greek Theatre. Also check out a few form Joe Bonamassa live at Carnegie Hall "Woke Up Dreaming", "Drive" . Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart "Something's Got a Hold On Me", "I'd Rather Go Blind" (the best Etta James cover ever). There are a few just to start. It is a huge rabbit hole to go down.
I would almost bet that flying V he's playing once rested in the hands of Albert King. I also think that's Jimmy Barnes daughter Mahalia singing in that back up crew.
Joe Bonamassa, like many professional musicians, has extreme sensitivity to the very bright lights that most venues utilize to illuminate the stages where artists play. Even in interviews where the lighting is far less intense, he's almost always wearing some kind of glasses that have light-sensitive lenses in them. The funky suits are a part of his stage persona, and one never sees him wearing anything but casual wear jeans and t-shirts off of the stage in everday life.
Watch him and Beth Hart together. They are incredible.
I saw this man in Chicago with Warren Haynes and was transported out of my body to another world.
One commentator said he is one of the most underrated blues artist of all time. However, he is the biggest selling blues artist of all time. His guitar playing is unmatched, although he is humbly enough to give the black man and his band as being the best guitar player in the world. If you want another suggestion, try going down by Joe Bonamassa.
Joe was a child prodigy! At 12 years old opened a show for B.B. King! Yes he is in the top!❤
Keyboard player is Hall of Fame Reese Wynans. who also played for Stevie Ray.
Love it, and thank you for reacting to this video. If you like Joe, you would also appreciate Gary Moore, especially his “Still Got The Blues For You.” HD video. GM, one of the greatest BLUES artist ever!
Joe's version of "The thrill is gone" is superb.
I am old enough to remember when Joe opened for B.B.King. He was 12 years old at the time. Gift from God
The keyboard player Joe uses is same piano player Stevie Ray Vaughan used. Reese Wynans is his name.
He is a fantastic artist
Ok. I like this one. First time I heard him too. Thank you 😁🤗
Joe Bonamassa open for BB king and went of tour with him when he was 12. Yes he;s one of the greatest blues guitars ever.
Joe is one of the best. Learning the basic blues as a kid, he was able to hang with some of the biggest names in the business and quickly got the chops to become one of the best around today.
See Marcus King, Billy Strings, Tommy Emmanuel, Gary Clark Jr. for some other greats. GARY CLARK JR. WHEN MY TRAIN PULLS IN would be a good start. Good luck.
Yes Joe bonamassa is one of the best blues guitars in the world. I loved his voice that reminds me of Boz Skaggs.
He's pure and smooth...he's phenomenal!