British guitarist reacts to Joe Bonamassa busting out some tasty riffage!
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- Tonight I'm taking a look at Joe Bonamassa getting through some great lead and riff work! And check out that bass!
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I've seen Joe live four times and I'm always blown away by his vocals and effortless playing.
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Thanks for posting this video Fil. This Rockpalast performance is one of my favorite shows to watch. This incarnation of his band is one kick ass powerhouse trio. Love your channel man!!!
Thanks Roger!
I've been lucky enough to see JB twice and he does not disappoint!
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If he's within 2 to 5 hours from me I will go! I have never been disappointed!!
Joe is such a humble guy. Seen him several times and he always takes time after the shows to sign autographs and talk with fans.
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hi Fil. that was some playing by all those guys,drummer on top form too.Joe Bonamassa has the style that appeals to me more than Satriani or Vai. it's not how many 'notes per second' someone can play but the 'notes with feeling' they can play and Joe knows how to do it so it sounds more realistic than a musical fluidity extravaganza. he does a great session on 'Lazy' - Deep Purple too. peace man
Stew Marshall - With Jimmy Barnes on lead vocals!! Yes, that RULES!!!
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Because he plays with SOUL...not trying to play a hundred notes a second...those songs don’t stay with you...but guys like Joe, Slash, Gary Moore, SRV of course, you FEEL their music....the others you listen to
Joe B...grew up near me...i never miss a show when he's in town. Never disappoints!
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Excellent; the smile on your face says it all
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World class!! This guys got some serious chops, these cats are tight.... super job Fil!
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Pretty much everyone loves Joe Bonamassa but if you ask them why, they either don’t know or can’t tell you. Or something very vague like, He’s really Good. It just makes so much more sense when you hear it from a dedicated musician’s perspective. Plus, we can all see how very much you enjoyed doing this review, Fil. Rock! 🎸
I saw him live back in 2009. It was awesome.
It was actually 2010. He plays well, but his recent stuff is even cooler.
His new band was great when they played at the Royal Albert Hall.
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What a great player and indeed impressive voice; Bonamassa rocks! Great you put attention to the most underestimated member of bands; the bassplayer! Stu Hamm is also a great bassplayer. Greetz!
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I'm glad someone else has noticed that he does have a good blues voice. I wonder how he developed that. His guitar playing skills are beyond question.
Yeah it's be interesting to know!
I have seen numerous interviews with Joe. In his first band Bloodline, Roy Weisman, who is still Joe's manager today was the manager of the band Bloodline, hired a vocal coach to tutor each Bloodline member. The vocal coach told Weisman that Joe was the only member with any potential. Joe DID NOT sing in Bloodline. After Joe was kicked out of Bloodline, he took Roy Wiseman and set out on a solo career. As a solo artist, it was the pure necessity of needing a singer for his band that led him to singing because he never wanted to sing. I think it was nearly 10 years of rough singing before he got a vocal coach to teach him technique. If you go back into his early catalog of music, you can hear how relatively bad his vocals were because he was just being the unpaid lead singer. Long story short is that he could not afford a singer so he had to sing.
Great. I'll check it out.
I like his "raw" voice but he has changed in the last few years! The videos of him when he was 11 through 14 are amazing! He's been playing most of his life!
"Takin the Hit." I first saw Joe in 2004 when he opened for B.B. King. I remember thinking "Who IS this guy?" I saw him again in 2016. I've been a hug fan ever since.
Great job Fil, thanks! Joe is amazing in concert! Check out Angel Of Mercy live at the Greek Theater. He plays it on his Flying V Gibson and it sounds amazing!
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I've had the pleasure of seeing Joe live a few times. Spine-tingling, ferocious guitar licks. He's carrying the blues torch on!
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Well.....I’m pretty well convinced now that I Suck at playing the instrument. Maybe I should try something like uummm grass cutting or bird watching. Feeling really great about myself now. Thanks Fil
Haha don't worry, it's just practise! 🤘
Hey! There's always room for improvement, just gotta stick with it!
I only discovered Joe last week and have been binging on his videos and bought three of his cds.
His voice is so much better now. And for me, one of the best blues guitarists I've ever heard.
Incredible performance from masters of their craft... Thanks Fil
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A most excellent blues guitarist
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Thats absolutely true
Great player been watching him since he was a teenager..i actually love this trio line up too. Rock solid tight
It's too early for Christmas music Fil but make a note of this. Joe does an amazing performance of O Holy Night, no singing. He plays it on a Fender and sounds like a combo of Joe and David Gilmour!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Far and away the most gifted blues-rock guitarist on the planet.
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Scott Waszak Derek Trucks?
Joe can play more styles and has more technical ability.
Scott Waszak Nah
The middle section reminded me of the middle section of 21st century skitzoid man, king crimson... Joe is really good and tasty tight guitar player and a nice guy that shows people what he is doing and will gladly help anyone out, that was a cool looking tele he was playing... never saw that one before?
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Great review, Fil. We saw Joe in concert last year. The place was packed. No doubt, his guitar playing is phenomenal. I do feel, that he doesn't have that true soul in his voice. Like SRV, Jonnie Lang, and many others. We had a great time! Great concert!
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Like a hurricane,down by the river or cowgirl in the sand by neil young and the crazy horse;)
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You MUST watch Joe ft Beth Hart “I’ll Take Care of You”...AMAZING guitar work
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I saw Joe at the Fox Theater in Detroit and was totally blown away. Thx for the analysis and link Fil!
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i HEAR PEOPLE KNOCKING jOE ,FOR SOME REASON,THERE IS NO ONE MORE DEDICATED ,AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE BLOES ,LOVES EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM,AND JUST LIVES FOR IT,SINCE A YOUNG KID HES DEVOTED HIMSELF TO IT ,AND HES GOT SUCH A GREAT ATTITUDE ,DOWN TO EARTH,WITH A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR A FAN OF GARY MOORE ,AND RORY GALLAGHER ,IS ALRIGHT WITH ME.
The thing is, from the point of time of this video, to the present time, the guy is improving. And working with Black Country Communion, is going to allow him to continue to improve. Once the performer has had opportunities to play in different styles, then there is even more improvement. I'd like to see him next do the Clapton thing and bring in another guitarist and share lead and rhythm, then he could really get some more experience.
Yeah that would be cool!
Seen Joe in concert twice. Worth every penny! I discovered Joe on a radio podcast called Belly up for blues. I asked myself, "who in the fuck is this"? When he sang, "Stop". Comes to find out, Joe was a child prodigy. He opened up for BB King, when he was just 7 years old. He is soooo underrated, yet he's a guitar God! Can't say enough about Joe Bonammassa.
Really enjoyed your analysis you do a great job
Saw Joe Live on 2 occasions !!! Absolutely brilliant ! Monster guitarist and a great voice !!!
Awesome! Yeah hes improved since this too!
He is my hands down favorite guitar player, I love to see him play. He's got passion for playing that you can see when you see him live! Thank you for showing him!!! Have you looked at Kenny Wayne Shepard?
Not yet!
Thanks Fil, for letting me know you already did a Joe Bonamassa vid. I've seen him 3 times and went on his Blues Cruise where he played with Black Pistol Fire (check them out if you can). Every time he rocked the house. Joe reminds me of J. Garcia and the Grateful Dead in the sense he can take a 6 minute song and make it 16 minutes long simply by him doing his thing, albeit without the hallucinogens, lol.
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ty totally agree great analysis
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I had the pleasure of seeing Joe in the Spring in Knoxville. The man is amazing, so electric and I agree with you about his voice. I was very surprised how well he does. He seemed to just keep on and on for his whole show, he had to be exhausted at the end of the night.😁
Good analysis, and yet so many to choose from. Joe gets better every year. For those that say he is cold, for the life of me I don't know what it is you are (or aren't) hearing, and you have my condolences. Suggest analyzing his performance of Just Got Paid at the Hammersmith Apollo. Among the treats in that performance is his capturing the essence and tone of Page. Appreciate your work and the range of musicians you bring to our attention, or to remind us of how fortunate we are to plunder the treasure troves of performances available.
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He puts on an amazing show! I've watched many of his videos. I missed going to his show when he came to San Diego. Next time. Thanks Fil.
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See him, it won't be the last time!!!
That's a decade old take on Joe. He's grown, but he's still a Blues player.
Pulls some pretty original licks out of that canon though.
He knows how to take you on a journey. Doesn't just wail for 9 minutes.
His voice has improved over time, but I still think it's a weak spot. He's not a natural singer.
What do I know.
Had the pleasure of watching him play a few times when he was just a kid.
He grew up about an hour down the NY State thruway from where I was living at the time.
His Mom and Dad let me tape his first official headlining show at "The Beginning" in East Syracuse NY. 1984
He was 8, and he was good.
Not just good for an 8 year old. Scary good.
Make me want to put down my guitar and just give up kind of good.
Still have the cassette.
His work with Beth Hart the past couple of years has been great.
Here's a cover of Lucinda William's "Joy"
What Joe plays from 2:10 to 3:00 brings a huge smile to my face.
Not flashy, just tasty, tasty licks.
Little flourish at 2:55 ........ perfect
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I am very glad you liked it :-)
ursafan40 - I agree with you on Joe’s singing. It has improved with time, but it still sounds put-on to me. Joe felt that in order to make it as a solo artist, he had to also be the lead singer. In spite of his shortcomings as a vocalist, it certainly seems to have been the right move. Personally, I love the stuff he’s done with Jimmy Barnes - that’s a match made in heaven with Joe’s playing and Jimmy’s incredible, bluesy rock style! I love the Beth Hart stuff, too. She’s super-human and may be the most emotive singer I’ve ever heard. I just saw her with her band a few nights ago and will see her in a solo piano performance in September. Really excited for that! I don’t understand people who knock Joe’s guitar playing. It’s a ridiculous thing to do... maybe they’re just trolls, who knows? Anyway, I enjoyed your commentary on Joe. Have a good one, man!
At least I'm not the only one. Not a terrible voice, just not his strong suit. I can imagine Beth's band was great. That Solo piano show should be a real treat. Enjoy
Yeah this vid is a little old! Thanks for the link!
Joe is killer rock/blues and tears it up . He has some great vocals. Got his new release "Royal Tea" this week. Superb.
Seeing him tomorrow night @ Greek here in LA. Hope all his songs & playing doesn’t sound the same!
Awesome! Yeah I think he's improved since, this was a while back!
I've seen him twice, both were totally different, but still amazing. FYI - He's a pro, if he says it starts at 8, it starts at 8! You will love him! Keep an eye out for his Flying V Gibson, it sounds amazing!
How did you like Joe in person?
Went to a Joe Bonamassa performance at the recommendation of Eric Clapton. I had never heard of Joe. We were blown away. I never thought he had much charisma, though. Maybe that’s why he is relatively unknown. Maybe it’s really just the state of music today.
Brutal technique... could probably play anything
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He can...there is a vid somewhere on here off young Joe where he plays an acoustic in a music store he borrows of someone..insane...oh..here it is th-cam.com/video/M5B3FYUBPyo/w-d-xo.html on a borrowed Martin
Scott Crosby Compared with Guthrie Govan, not really
Happy you did an analysis of Joe's awesome talent!
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For a beginner, I would suggest Joes first concert at The Royal Albert Hall....Clapton even played with him...Joe is all about the band, plays his ass off but so does all those around him, is amazing
We all know about Joe. But yeah that bass. Wow!
Yeah impressive stuff!
I always have been impressed with his ability, I think he deserves a lot of credit.
Joe is an unbelieveble Player. Extremly good. My Favorite( on Rockpalast, too) is : A new Day Yesterday from Jethro tull. His Version is much better than the Original. Joe is a Guitar God
Should do a critique of Joe Bonamassa redemption which has been released as a free Album, not a guitar shredding song but incredible song.
I'm going to go see him live at the Fox Theater, November 21st in Riverside, California. I'm so excited !!!! I think he's great . Have all but 3 of his recordings on vinyl . Met him at a meet and greet and had him autograph my Carnegie Hall CD along with his record at the Greek Theater .
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Joe Bonamassa with Beth Hart has some amazing music for you to react if you haven't done so already. Beth Hart can sing the blues to perfection or any style of music to perfection. Beth Hart really brings out her soul in her singing that many people feel that little to no one shows in their performances when compared to Beth Hart.
Joe Bonamassa is great, as is the whole band. They're on fire. I'm digging that telecaster.
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I remember when Joe played small venues like this and would come out after the show and hang out with everyone and talk music and just be a Dude. He was just in my local guitar store and hung out with everyone who happened to be there. Very cool guy. Very humble and down to earth.
The progressive break that Joe inserted there is from ( YES), intro to Heart Of The Sunrise.
* Hi , Fil :) Aw .. « Long Time That I'm Not Listen To The Greatest Joe Bonamassa » .... Well , Pretty Impressive Blues Performance Alive !!!!
° Thanks & ROCK !!!! X3
Please do more Joe reactions!
I still remember Joe's entrance onto the scene {playing with BB King at 12yrs old}, a kid prodigy with a sound way beyond his years. It's great to see him bloom into a true blues master.
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Me too mate. Makes me feel kinda old, but it’s great to see him having developed as a player. And as Fil rightly points out, he has a great voice too. I think the Blues is in solid hands with Joe
I agree Matt the blues will burn brighter and longer with guys like him carrying the torch
Sorry about the livestream tn I really wanted to hear one.As for joe b I used to live next door to the father of a heavy metal/rocker guitarist ,I dont recall the bands name and i wouldnt use it anyway but they were known.I played cards with vic the father many times and he was a nice italian guy,through him i met the son vic jr.We talked music when he came over as he still had ties to the band and had a full studio here in ct.He recomended joe ,and we traded reccomendations on music and guitarists for as long as i knew his dad.Joe just doesnt do it for me.Shane says it later in the comments I just dont get the real from him.Hes all about the techs,but i cant feel it,i cant feel the soul.I truly respect your opinion as i did vics jrs im no professional i cant even read music ,but i know what i can feel.Terry Kath ,Stevie ray,Rory,Ritchie,Jeff, Jimmy,Mick T,Eric,Gary,Lowell george,leslie west. Anyway rock on fil...Take care man.
Yeah the live stream wasn't meant to be unfortunately!
Absolutely must must must watch the cover of Lazy by Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa !! Ridiculous talent
..that "really progressive little section" sounds like it was inspired by a similar section in King Crimson's '21st Century Schizoid Man' ...thx Fil
Exactly!!
Well allright! You did some Bonamassa!!
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I have never understood this popular opinion that having great technique is really all you need to be a great guitarist. Its the expression of feelings which is the point. I would take greats like Otis Rush or Peter Green over Bonamassa any day of the week for this reason.
And thankyou for making these interesting videos. I enjoy hearing your insightful analysis!
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You brought up two amazing musicians! I actually love all 3. I don't know who I consider the best, just the best at what they do. It also depends on the mood I'm in when I listen to music. I get on kicks where I listen to SRV for a month, then I'll get stuck on Tommy Emmanuel or Chet Atkins. I'm glad you mentioned Peter Green though. Now I have to go through my collection and get a months worth of Peter Green!
Nice. Joe B fan. 10 titles here and one from this era, You And Me along with Black Rock are my faves.
BTW, if you want small gig vibe, check out For My Friends or Well Well with Beth Hart Killer Version Live. A Les Paul and a Jim Kelley amp with maybe an overdrive.
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Joe and Beth Hart are a phenomenal combination!!
Sounds like a little King Crimson at the 6-7 minute mark.
+Stephan Turner Good catch
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I know what you mean the middle section in 21 century schizoid man
Wow! Really enjoyed this video! Thanks man!
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Joe has great vocals as well
I could listen to Bonamassa all day long.
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Just a suggestion-Look into a group called Marbin with guitarist Dani Rabin, Lesser known, more on a jazz fusion side , Dani also does a number of videos wherein he breaks down the techniques of various other guitarists from Jeff Beck to Alan Holdsworth. If you didn't do a video, it would be worth your while just to check 'em out. Would suggest Red Line or Israeli Jazz or his analysis of Alan Holdsworth's technique.
He was stellar at Albert's Hall...
A child prodigy and hase not missed a lick. Played with some of the greats as a kid. He was born to play a guitar. He surrounds himself with only the best musitions and back up singers.
100% Agree with your comments about his vocals and by comparison to his singing today, the vocals in this video are just average. He has really matured as a singer in the last 10 years.
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I've seen Joe 5 or 6 times, and always impressive. However I find myself in this video really enjoying the bass, as you pointed out. Thanks again for all your videos. I thoroughly enjoy it all.
Here's a link to a video that I'm sure you'll enjoy.
th-cam.com/video/pQg5tMtw-f4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! Yeah there's some serious bass going on here!
Joe Bonamassa is a great guitar player and he is able to take it to the next level when he plays with Beth Hart, and can focus on his guitar.
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Absolutely agree
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i told you this is one jedi 🎸👍🤘
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I recently listened to Taxman--really great performance!
I love when he breaks into the Led Zeppelin. Live British Blues Explosion was great. Good also good to see he has provided further employment to Reese Wynans.(SRV)
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Have you seen the "Just Got Paid" - Live From The Royal Albert Hall Whats your take on that playing? One of my favorite videos.
Cheap suit and truck stop sun glasses the man is a legend.
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Hi Fil, Joe is a great guitar player, i agree with Jay Dilts, as far as Jimi Hendrix is concerned, Joe played @ an Experience Hendrix Tour, a few years back.. Thanks for this upload tho...
Absolute bravo for paying attention on vocals,finally someone who mention that.Clapton,Lukather,Kotzen,are easily one of the best singers overall,and nobody didn't say a word of praise,they should be on at the best vocals list,but no,Jim Morrison must be always on that kind of annual voted list,a bit hypocritical and ignorant voters by my oppinion,anyway,best regards
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Great breakdown for this video
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Joe is one of the few guitarists that is keeping the "Guitar hero" alive and well today. Sounds a lot like he listened to Gary Moore growing up! I got to see him once, and despite the fact he solo's almost to much, he is a great musician!
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That 'progressive section' I basically a slightly altered '21st Century Schizoid Man' by King Crimson. There are influences from YES in there too. It's good though, I enjoy those sort of things.
I listen to all his stuff, I get lost in his music for hours.
great stuff! you should do one on shawn lane! i would recommend shawn lane get you back live at MI. he is absolutely mind-blowing. Super melodic with technical skill beyond anyone still today.
Thanks! He's on my list!
I just viewed "Stellar Performance, Joe Bonamassa 8/1 At The Greek Theater, Breaking Up Someones Home". Its very good. The intro is enough and its quite long (10 min and i was out then) but for someone who appreciates bends, vibrato and dynamics, this is good stuff!! Plays like Albert King enough to remind us of who's song this is but enough Joe B to put his stamp on it.
man, almost a 'back yard' gig for this (though he brings 'the good stuff' almost everywhere). I'm pretty sure that's no RI LP on his shoulder. I'd bet $5.00 that's a Burst (58,59,60).
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Ha! finally got around to JB. He's great and he's currently alive as so many of the greats are not. I hope he rewrites rock history doing it his way!
Have you seen Joe Bonamassa with Jimmy Barnes doing "Lazy" by Deep Purple with a few friends including Brad Whitford from Areosmith on Rhythm. th-cam.com/video/69EcnxJmnd4/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for the link! This is on my list!
Awesome again! If you haven't can you do an analysis of "That Thing You Do!"? Thanks!
He may also mentoring a guitarist from England who has been heavilly into the blues rock since in diapers!!!
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Am totally with you here Fil about Joe. he seems to be such a naturally gifted player and as you said a great singer too! Most notable on both points on the live at The Albert Hall CD on the track Sloe Gin. Also did you steal your Tshirt from Biff Tannen? LOL
Haha yep!
Somehow I missed this 8 month ago. A great analysis Fil. I'd love to see your opinions on his newer work. His latest album Redemption is awesome. Or something from 2018 and newer, even his music live with Beth Hart. Joe is so much better now than in this jam. Rock!
have you seen Terry Kath of Chicago doing 25 or 6 to 4?
Yeah I've done a vid on that, Terry is a beast in that video!
Edward M Different era. Hard to compare. Kath is one of my favorites. This video is more polished. 25 or 6 to 4 is one of the great songs of all time. There is a video on TH-cam where Joe plays a Deep Purple song, watch that.
@@wingsofpegasus yes the reason why terry kath was such a good guitar player is that he was first and foremost a jazz player not just a blues or rock player
How did this guy go under my radar?what a musician! Thank u Fil...now back to Rammstein....
Joe is a great technical guitar player but in my humble opinion he just doesn’t have the feel that SRV, Jimi and some of the other greats had or have. But that bass player... whoa!!!
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he did a great one named blues deluxe that has a bit more meat to it in my opinion..... check that one out if you have a few minutes
That bass player is a beast!
I beg to differ
Agreed.
I REALLY like this earlier more 'Rockier' version of Joe. Does a fantastic version of Tull's New Day Yesterday as well. Love to see Fil cover that one as well.
Thats what i say, too. Joe's Version for me is better than Tull's Original
CGCFAD is what I use on my rock/blues riffs
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Good older video of JB...I'd check out his live performance " Just Got Paid.
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Joe and Beth Hart. Sultry blues! Take a look if you haven't.
Joe is flawless in his playing which is very rare. I hear subtle mistakes from most players including the great Clapton. SRV was another flawless player..
Great vid Fil! Thanks. I always enjoy your analysis. When you have a chance, check out Bonamassa with Beth Hart performing "I'd Rather Go Blind" in Amsterdam. His transitions from finger picking to using his pick are super smooth, but the camera catches it pretty good. (look for "BETH & JOE-I'D RATHER GO BLIND-LIVE IN AMSTERDAM"). Thanks Again. Have a Great Day Man!