Bonamassa Documentary - "How One Man Beat the Record Industry" Part 1
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- This is Part 1 of the Bonus features from Joe Bonamassa's newest release, Tour de Force - Live In London: The Borderline.
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He has kept the blues relevant, and brought it to a new and younger audience, love the guy he just loves playing, honest and humble to this day
I used to have a long soak in the bath every Sunday evening and listen to a Dutch rock radio station, the reception was awful but they played some really cool music. One night I heard this guitar player who was just out of this world playing a Jethro Tull tune, his tone, his choice of notes and his rendition of this song was unbelievable. I prayed that they would mention the artists name at the end of the tune (they did not always) and as I do not speak Dutch I had to really listen to catch it. Joe Bonamassa was the name and I've been following him ever since. The guy is very friendly, very humble and his attitude to fans reminds me very much of Rory Gallagher. Nice guys can sometimes finish first
Yeah and I think that Rory Gallagher had very much the same hard time with and attitude towards the music industry as Joe Bonamassa does. And I remember Rory from his early days with Taste in London in the late 1960s.
he seems like a really genuine humble guy and his dedication to preserving vintage instruments and sharing it with us all is wonderful.
Steve Reynolds yep
It's great to see there are still people who actually know how to play an instrument, and make good music... Hopefully, someday, good old blues based Rock N Roll will make a comeback --- most of what we have today is pathetic...
it never went away, its just played at local bars and Jams all over the country !
@@curbie1150 Exactly. Just because they don't make TH-cam videos or tour the country imitating the original great guitarists doesn't mean people who actually know how to play an instrument don't exist.
I know its been years since you said this but it echoes something I've thought about. In the 60s and 70s most rock was blues rock. In the 80s it strayed but SRV, Jeff Healey and others carried the tradition. In the 90s we had Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In the 2000s it was Joe Bonamassa. The 2010s and 2020s, so far, has not seen a blues rocker with breakthrough success (although as others have said, they're out there in obscurity). I hope there are new artists in the wings about to get recognition and a broad audience for their music around the corner!
I'm a huge fan of JB for his guitar mastery but even more so for his humility!
Grrr4
I just met him and I'm blown away by his music and style.
I love you Joe and love your music.
I've been a rockin roller since the 60's, but as I have gotten older I wasn't that aware of the new talent emerging like I would have in back in the 70's especially. A few years ago I ran accross a concert I believe was on PBS, which first introduced me to him.
At that time I said, " Well who the hell is this guy ", I really thought he was a blow hard, one man band kind of guy, of which I thought was just a everyday JOE, who could play great guitar, that I couldn't deny. Now over the past 5 years or so and especially from hearing the story concerning the record industry, which we have all known for years was true and his desire to be remain pure to his audience and his music, I'm totally getting on board.
I see him coming into the main stream music would very, very soon and final;y getting the kind of recognition he truly deserves. Joe is a fantastic artist who deserves ever accolade that he receives, and it will be great to see him up front and in there faces / record industry showing that the dream can come true and has with Joe, THANKS JOE for keeping it ALL real and ALIVE, keep carrying the torch Joe.
I love that Joe has kept a very sweet sense of humor, and that he is FUN. yes, he is masterful with his playing. His stage prescense is intense as f, and he can sing so danged well.
He was a joy to listen to when I saw him last week, in every way, speaking, singing, making music.
@@jill5454 that’s so righteous , and sounds wonderful and lucky you. I love how his father exposed him to the great gear and that he has a passion for it. Last Aug. we were in Nashville TN looking for his new vintage store “ nerd ville”… couldn’t find it that trip… but we would love to go check it out.
JB has beat the industry, but being a completely independent artist is rough. You have to tour constantly, you have to record constantly, and your biggest revenue will come not from the music itself but from the merch and other gigs. Check out the Indie Band Survival Guide if you're interested in this sort of stuff. JB didn't beat the industry solo either. Kevin handles production. Roy handles management. Therein lies the lesson for independent artists: you need a support team if you want to go far.
+Gordon Tubbs True that. True that. There are many many bad folks in this industry. I'm proud for Joe.
You need to be better then 99% of bands if you want to make it. Label or not. That’s the reality.
JB has been on pbs VT several times, first time I saw him was maybe in 2013, 2014. One time I watched the 'Carnegie Hall' concert and then it totally hit me.... eff'n WOW! Luckily I had recorded that so I could see it several times and every time I watched it I liked it more than the previous time.
But nothing prepared me for a life performance, in St. Augustine FL this last november. That was beyond my imagination. When I got home that evening, remembering what I had heard and seen, I realised that I hadn't been so completely in love with the music, show and a musician since... since... since I was a teenager? I just cannot remember when that was because it is many decades ago. And I am so happy I can still feel this compassionate about music.
Music, I can not live without it. And JB has proven that good music is still been made. I have no words to express my gratitude for that.
I appreciate this video. Helps me understand the history of Joe. Not everyone will get it, that's ok- don't feel bad- move along... This is the story of a talented guy who isn't hidden away and marketed as a deity. The music of the 60's and 70's will always be the best ever. But it's 2015 and I'm sure glad that great music is still being made. And I'm glad it is different. I want it- and more
Saw Joe perform recently in San Antonio. He blew the roof off the place. He and his band were so effin badass!!
These personal pieces on Joe and his family and his upbringing are so very important in bridging the divide between him, as an artist, and the listener who knows the guitarist "with the funny name." I can go back and listen with a new ear because I really feel like I know Joe. To those who don't get his style, there are many artists who don't resonate with everyone. The one thing no one can take away from Joe is his dedication, from a young age, to the craft and art of playing. My Strat collection will never be played as well as someone like Joe but, someday, when I pass them on, I hope they inspire some kid to do what Joe has done. Making it in the music business is nearly impossible. But creating a new music business that works is a tribute to his teams dedication on not taking "no" for an answer.
Thanks for sharing with us Joe... Godspeed to your and your career and your family.
I appreciate how well rounded Joe B is. He can play nearly all styles of guitar and play them well and do it with the proper vintage equipment. His humility is the best part.
Joe Plays with one of the coolest and finest bassists i ve ever seen
I LOVE Joe B. so my opinion may be somewhat bias. In this great free country we are lucky enough to live in; how can you
not root for the underdog?? An extremely gifted musician wants to make his living doing what he loves. For Joe wanting to keep control of his music by owning it (sign with a record company and you WILL lose control) I say why not ??
Playing the Blues is not a big market your trying to appeal to, why give the record company your hard earned money??
I LOVE YOUR MUSIC JOE !! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I WILL KEEP BUYING YOUR ALBUMS & SEEING ALL THE SHOW I CAN POSSIBLY SEE !!!!!!
STEVE FREEMAN
NORFOLK, VA
Steve Johnson .. 👍🏽 Love his work
Just about 3 or 4 years ago I found Joe, and he's never let me down.
It has taken Joe 25 years to become an overnight success. The general public is only now beginning to recognize his unbelievable talent. He is not a diva, nor a drug-addled rock star who thinks the world revolves around him. Instead, he is simply a guy who lives and breathes the guitar. If Joe were in it for the adoration he would NOT be going about his career the way he does. And he definitely would have stayed with BCC.. Instead, he's true to himself and his music. Without playing a guitar upside down, there's no way he, or anyone else, will ever sound like Hendrix. But I'm convinced he is neck and neck with Clapton, and Clapton is the #1 player in the world. Some guys, like Zakk Wylde for instance, are unbelievably fast, but are not polished and fast like Joe and Eric. (Gary Moore would be a close third if he were still with us..) .. Overall, you don't have to be a great fan of Joe to appreciate what he does, but you can't tear him down if you have ANY knowledge of the guitar and guitar players. Before it's over, Joe will be the #1 player in the world.
Rick Carruth there is no ''#1 player in the world''
different people like different things. and music isn't a competition after all.
i thought this was common knowledge. apparently not.....
+NightPanda there is no number one, and music is subjective. but music is a competition, and always has been. that is how skill was developed and how music has become as complex as it is. you don't HAVE to compete, but many do and it pays off in one way or another. some are lost to it, but others gain. some compete with themselves, some with others.
+NightPanda That's right...what about Paco De Lucia and Bireli Lagrene? Number 1 in Blues / Rock maybe....
I've never understood why people want to rank artists. Who's better Pollack or Rembrandt? It depends on how the artists affect the individual. Who's better SRV or Clapton...couldn't care less who's better I like them both and on a given night depending on my mood I'll prefer one over the other but both hold their own and neither is "better". A lot of people love Cold Play and a lot of people don't. Both camps have good arguments but in the end, it's about how the artists affect you and whether you, as an individual, like or dislike an artist. There is no #1 when it comes to artists there are only artists you like more than others and prefer better than someone else does.
I've never understood why people want to rank artists. Who's better Pollack or Rembrandt? It depends on how the artists affect the individual. Who's better SRV or Clapton...couldn't care less who's better I like them both and on a given night depending on my mood I'll prefer one over the other but both hold their own and neither is "better". A lot of people love Cold Play and a lot of people don't. Both camps have good arguments but in the end, it's about how the artists affect you and whether you, as an individual, like or dislike an artist. There is no #1 when it comes to artists there are only artists you like more than others and prefer better than someone else does.
Thank you for all your inspirationally driven music, you are a positive influence in peoples lives and you make this world a better place🙏🙏🙏
Well lets see, he is a great guitar player, vocalist and song writer that works his butt off touring. That may be part of why he is the Blues man.
In 2020 I'm buying more cd's than ever. Live the last 2 Bonamassa albums, great work guys.
Well we haven’t been able to do much else in 2020 have we? Buy albums and listen at home. Lol.
Came across Joe B's music about 7 yrs. ago and have been a fan since about one minute in...have been listening to blues for 30+ yrs. and playing blues guitar for about 20 (not to his level by any means) and he hit a new level with me immediately with all he brought to the table with a great guitar...but his producer hit it right on the head putting phenomenal band and later an entire orchestra behind him to just accentuate his awesome talent was genius...
Every time I see or hear Joe, I become a bigger fan. His playing is absolutely phenomenal, but to me thats not necessarily the biggest draw.
When Joe talks about the music of other musicians, he speaks with the expertise of a true fan. He talked about Jeff Becks album like it was a book he'd read 100 times. So I know that when he pays tribute to another artist or speaks complementary of them he is not just paying lip service for the sake of packaging or marketing his own stuff... He has as much genuine passion for listening as he does for playing, and that translates into his amazing performances.
He seems to be a genuinely good man and there is no doubt about his dedication and willingness to work.
So as someone who started this Bonamassa journey as a respectful skeptic, Ive made more of a turn around that I ever would have predicted.
Maybe the hardest working guy in music? ..one of.
Thanks Joe. Much continued success.
So true, Blues's biggest fan and best ambassador !
"one of the hardest working guy in music"... right on!
well said. very well said. I didnt want to like this kid who had the world handed to him. but only after I saw it wasnt. and that he plugged along earning those chops..putting in the work. I have a sincere appreciation of him and now ROOT for him. he is the next generation. and hes perfect for it. he respects his influences. he collects..to a fault. lol. and best of all...he Inspires.
IPushHard .. You are dead on love this Man and the way he is carrying on the Blues 👍🏽
@@Stork Legs Your comment is asinine. You are a fool.
I don't know how I missed him along the way, but I found Bonamassa only recently.
The more I hear, the more impressed I am.
Someone I’ve always admired along with Robin Trower just so full of talent a pure gift to all music lovers .
Joe... I like you because you are humble and true and never forgot where you came from.Thaddeus ProshanskyEast Coast Productions
Great talent your singing is as good too love it
what a lovely story to come out of the music industry, one that these days no one hears about, and he's overloaded with talent, if he comes to TO hope can afford to see him
I realize from FB that Joe Bonamassa is truly, on a mission, even being gifted, he is finding his chops, and they will be good.
Different Shades of Blue....extremely good album.
The songwriting on that album is on a different level.
Just saw Joe the fourth time in Santa Barbara. Damn he keeps getting better.
Great show !!!
I just saw Joe at the Chicago theater. He made ME cry. Twice!
The young man is gifted beyond belief. It's great they have a good team. But Joe is a once in a lifetime phenomenon. 7 years from this film, I bet he doesn't play to 25-50 crowds anymore! Seeing him in 4 wks. for ♥️Day!🎼🎶🎤🎸🎷🎺🎹 The best ever-
Joe is a great ambassador for the tradition of brilliant rock and blues guitar players of the 60,s and 70,s. A great and very tasteful musician and we love him over here in England !
Joe is really great. He's a true blues-rock guitar master. I've seen him live before and I have tickets once again to see him in March. He really loves the genre! He emotes about the guitarists who've influenced him. His playing pays homage to them.
Joe is my absolute favorite blues-rock performer, his voice also gives a particular uniqueness to the beautiful songs. - Joe's old friend B.B. King nailed it when he said of the then 12-year old; Joe is - ’One of a Kind!’ 🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great artist and humble. Love it when he stands in his own meet and greet line. Great team Joe!
Thanks for helping me keep the positive in my struggling field. I see our dreams could come true...always believe in it and never give up!
I am and always will be a JB fan... He inspires me to keep practicing.... Thanks Joe...
It’s been seven years since you wrote your post. Are you still practicing? 🥰👍😉
@@kathleenkarsten5739 my how time flys! yes still playing, a basement worrier! Having fun! Still cant play like Joe 😥
He is just all guitar, like Roy Buchanan, people will relize how great they are, long after they are gone, saw Roy many times and always catch Joe at every chance, he is such a down to earth guy
Joe.... I understand now why you are so GREAT...LISTENING TO EVERY DETAIL. BECOMING THE MAN YOU ARE....KEEPING THE STYLE OF MUSIC WITH SUCH PASSION ALIVE. Music is not who you become...ITS WHO YOU ARE....FAIT
WILL YOU PLAY THE BLUES FOR ME
you know what Joe?
the shows at Rockpalast put you at the top..the best EVER!!!!!!!!!
and then the shows @ UK already assured that you ..respect..you..will be...
+Rick Cosmo my favorite DVD also....that trio with Kenny Kramme and Eric Czar was da bomb.
yeah i kno man
Where would modern blues be without Joe Bonamassa?
at derek trucks' house
Its good to see your “History” of your Music and love for your Music”❤❤
5 oktober 2014 Antwerpen. Seeing him for the first time. exiting
just found about about joe 2 years ago, I love his style and he is original. and man can he play clean and fast! not to mention he has great vibrato.. so much talent he has as a guitar player and singer...
I saw joe at the hammersmith appollo and if i never get to see him live again ill never forget that night. Thanks joe!
My mom won a guitar during Bluesfest in Portland, signed by Joe, I learned to play on this guitar, played the hell out of that Brownsville. The autograph wore off but I loved the guitar.
All of the members of the band are unbelievable. Please come to Central Florida. I've seen many bands, but not masters of their time together. You Tube is the closest I've been. Tell me when!
I bought all 4 CD's and they are great to listen to.
To me, Joe is a rock musician who plays the blues (and if not he's always ending up going back to it), very much like Gary Moore and many other rock musicians. He's a very talented but hard working musician who's got an idea of what he wants and found the right people to support him. That and the relentless drive to do new projects should be enough to make a successful career. At the latest, when you find yourself playing a Dumble Overdrive Special at the Royal Albert Hall you know that you've made it ...
Joe you're #1 in my book. I love you.
Definitely a lot of learning for all guitarists and indie peeps
What a great story. Joe deserves all his success and more, he never gave up - thank goodness! He just gets better and better ❤️
Look I wanna recognize that Britain and The U.S. didn't always get along......but that was then and this is now I love my British brothers and sisters acroos the sea. I love their music and musicians and their appreciation for what Joe Bonamassa for instances does. 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸 Together we know how to Rock N' Roll my friends!!!!!!!
Rock on Joe! Love watching your videos. Admire the hardwork!
Cant wait for part two!
Great Story!!! Seems like a great guy!
I totally agree ... that opening song is mind blowing... almost like Brothers in Arms but almost a bit Pink Floyd like... I gotta find out the whole song... it is unreal!!!
Humble Bluesmen and Ladies rise above the rest. JB and band prove that.
I'm really confused,people nowadays are always bitchin' about the mainstream music scene,that ''there's no talent in today's music etc.'' (which btw. is bullshit,there's plenty of talented musicians out there,you just have to look.)
Then you got artists like Joe,the guy has talent,doesn't appear on tabloids drunk or coked out of his mind and doesn't use cheap tricks to get attention via controversy etc.On the contrary,he's making quality records,plays great gigs & always talks with great respect about his influences.And people still don't like this! ''Oh he's not real,he's got no soul,-insert name of long dead legendary musician- was way better than him,meh meh meh meh this meh meh meh that....''
I'm starting to think that we deserve to get bombarded by autotuned crap,because we don't apreciate good musicians anymore.
thank you for spiting facts, i hate when peopel say "rock is dead" like no it isnt!!!! wat is dead are the fans there arent that many fans of rock n roll like theyre used to i grew up in the hip hop scene and now this generation is swiming in it and i hate it but it is wat it is i just hope they start listening to rock soon theyre loads of great artist and bands out there!!!!!!!
What a class act, I love me some Joe
What a remarkable story...........Tremendous innovation and courage......! Thank you.
Some very interesting insights by JB and his team- Great players--- Love Michael Rhoades and Anton Fig.
you would find success on any level joe your amazing!!! roy is cool but your the main event..i love what you do!!!!!!!!!
He's an inspiration... and some of my favorite medicine...
Inspirational. Looking forward to getting the DVD's.
I'm a blues/ rock fanatic ,but I also am reminded of Buddy Holly .young ,incredibly talented, humble ,and he wears glasses, and plays a Strat.
Twelve minutes into this and I'm hooked!
Joe looking forward to finally hearing you live( Salt lake City) and like everyone else that knows your dedication and your contribution to blues and to music would love to sit down and just jam joke and laugh with a idol. Thanks in advance Joe and to the many who made it possible for Salt lake to hear tomorrow.
Saw Joe at the Fox Theater in Atlanta a few weeks ago. My favorite guitar player use to be Jimmy Page.
Joe Bonamassa is such a humble man with amazing talent. Reminds me of Jimi Hendrix. These guys love the music but not the music industry.
This 4 part series is absolutely fascinating. I'd been wondering why his ticket prices are so high. He justified the price through this series. Thanks!
Outstanding stay TRUE to YOURSELF ALWAYS! God Bless!!! 🙏🏼👏🏼❤️👍🏼🎸🎸🎶🇺🇸🎵🎹👌🏼👍🏼💥
I knew it! i noticed it right away... has the different knobs and the sperzal tuners.. I had to pause it to see the back of the head stock! lol this is a great doc!
im so happy that Joe and Roy found each other
Great talent, unlimited potential and a great vision!
Joe is the ultimate student, who is a master, always a student. A very humble student who knows...
A little side note for those who may not know, Anton Fig plays with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman,
Anton Figg - a master drummer unto himself - No wonder Paul Schaeffer signed him on to his band.
+Artie RT Anton is honestly a huge reason I Love Joe's music today. He is truly an amazing artist. Joe is smart to surround himself with True musicians.
I've been a fan of his since seeing him on some documentary back when he was in his teens and this is a FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC documentary. A "Five-Star, MUST SEE documentary.
I'm just sayin'...
Cheers!!!
It always amazes me to see three people get such big sound,ZZ is another great example
Respect.
Well said Mr. Joe ! Ya done us proud in Upstate, NY.
Hope they release a video of the Borderline show. That would be fabulous.
i live in king george virginia..i work at a simple store and invite any and all musicans to stop by..i play only what i know and understand and what speaks to me.. no one understands me or what i play..i dought you would ether..but if your in the area maybe i could see you play..if thats possable..anyway i hope you have a good tour and make many good memories..happy new year..:)
Thank you for posting . This is 👍
Robbin Ford is awesome. Saw him live and his second guitarist was also a killer.
Great musician and decent person-- from a huge fan, Thank you Joe!
THIS IS THE REAL TRUTH about this business ! Aspects that a lot of people have NO CLUE about !!! ;) Thanks a lot JOE for this video ! ;) RESPECT !!! ;)
Love him !!! 🎵✖🎼✔🌐🌑🍃✴♥🌊🌀🎳🔀♻️💎💍🌂🎹🎸🌐⛵❤🌀💙🌊☀️🎹💙🏁💍
Carrying the BLUES Genre from BB KING to the future for our grand, GREAT grand and beyond to enjoy! BLESS YOU BONAMASSA!
Joe beats the industry by playing great music, treating his fans great, and working his ass off.
He's also the King of
marketing and
merchandising 👑💲
Love joe's music
Michael Rhodes you are magnificent do not sell yourself short. YOU ROCK
JOE IS AN AVERAGE JOE BLOW WALKING DOWN THE STREET, BUT THEN HE WALKS THREW THAT DOOR TO THE STAGE AND TURNS INTO A GUITAR MONSTER! I SAW HIM IN WILKES-BARRE PA. AND WAS BLOWN AWAY! ONE OF IF NOT THE BEST GUITAR PLAYERS IN THE WORLD PERIOD!!!
Believe it, Joe Bonamassa looks like my brother Reinald. Really you are a guitar god. Good for you.
The king of the boomer-Blues
killer tone!
The power of Aspergers can result of some impressive stuff. In this case, its when Aspergers is applied to "blues". No sense arguing JB's relevance to the art form. The people who understand it don't need it explained. He's a first rate mimic.
Born on 29 June 1960 in Johannesburg, South Africa