How Joe Bonamassa Saved a Piece of New York Music History || Part Three

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In this clip Joe Bonamassa talks about a music store that thousands of musicians loved, Manny's Music. The building was being torn down to make way for an apartment complex.
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[@michaelgoodhand2313]

My wife drove me to 48th street on our first Christmas and bought me a Stratocaster. It was the place to go. So many visits as a teenager, different times.

[@robertamato358]

As a native New Yorker, I spent many an hour at Manny’s testing and buying gear over the years. I was privileged to see and hear many a legendary player doing the same there and I am heartbroken that 48th street as I knew it no longer exists. Thank you Joe for saving this important piece of history and fond memories of what was once the most musical street in the world.

[@johnzimmerman1159]

Two men who understand the awe of walking into a music store or a pawn shop and seeing cool guitars on the wall.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching John... Joe C.

[@redram5150]

That’s how I got into it. I was eleven years old and I wandered into my first music shop. I saw a black Strat on the wall, and in my mind I plugged that visual into the sounds coming from my dad’s stereo when he’d play his Clapton records. It was only by coincidence the one I lusted after was black with a white pick guard. I didn’t know a thing about music, but I knew I wanted every part of that in my life

[@d.rowley5023]

Joe is a working man's guitar player, who has earned everything the hard way. Totally independent, no help from a label or radio. Congrats Joe Bo.

[@johndellaselva687]

Thanks to both Joe's who actually understand the MAGIC! And supporting Mom and Pop music stores!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching our channel too John... mom and pop everything needs our support. Best, Joe C.

[@mcfontaine]

I love that Joe paid you such a fitting tribute for all your hard work Joe. Thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Well Mark... thank you too for this very kind comment. All the best ... Joe C.

[@larrybuss677]

Not only a great guitarist but a super historian.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Larry... Best, Joe C.

[@joebaby555]

I would bet that Joe B has one of the largest private collections in the world. So happy that he has preserved so much vintage, historical instruments and memorabilia.🙏🎸❤️

[@DougCook]

I WORKED AT MANNY''S for over 22 years, walking under that sign eight times a day, six days a week. I'm so glad Joe saw value in that piece of history. Man, can I tell you stories that sign has seen!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Doug…..Joe C.

[@francispower1418]

I used to get a sense of everything Joe Bonomassa is explaining just buying a set of guitar strings in Mannys! Along with thousands and thousands of others. This was an awesome thing to have done. Even better if they manage to set it up outside the Musicians Hall of Fame museum. Get that clock running again, keeping time for musicians everywhere!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Francis... will try and make that happen... best, Joe C.

[@ursulaziegeroski9627]

It's so true 😊I walked into the Sound & Drums shop and I saw my former acoustic Ovation hanging on a wall right away. It catched my I promptly. There was a certain, secure feeling "THAT is my guitar!" I didn't have the full prize on my account then, had to ask my former partner to loan me the balance, but it worked. It became my guitar for about 10 years🎸❤️

[@bluespig1]

I'm a nobody player in Australia. Thankyou for the hard work & dedication to this art & industry. You are appreciated by many.

[@markv.5962]

You’re somebody,

[@markanderson8017]

On a visit to Manhattan with my 13-year-old son 15 years ago, I met my high school friend who moved to New York. He took us to Manny's. Unforgettable. Sorry to hear it's no longer with us; happy my son and I got to visit. It was a one-of-a-kind experience. Another great post.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Mark.... I too along with thousands of other people miss being able to walk into Manny’s along with the other cool music, mostly guitar, shops on 48 th Street in N.Y city. Thanks again for watching... Joe

[@Dang...]

48th street was Mecca for Musicians. My heart would pound just going there; it aches just knowing that's all gone now. I got my Les Paul at Rudy's after trying out every LP in my price range on 48th street (including Manny's) + all throughout North Jersey. Great guitar from my great "guitar (mini)safari".

[@petersaccoccio1664]

48th st. Was Mecca for me throughout my years. I would make a pilgrimage there at least once a month to see the latest guitars and try things out. I bought my first Fender Strat at Manny’s. It was heartbreaking to see that street dismantle. Not just Manny’s , but Rudy’s , Sam Ash, We Buy Guitars, 48th street custom and Alex’s music were all staples on that street. Sam Ash began to take over stores as they vanished. High rents began to push all the stores to other locations or close completely. But damn, that street was absolute heaven. It’s good to know the sign still exists .

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories Peter……that’s just how I felt too…. Best, Joe

[@MegaKTime]

Manny's was THE MUSIC STORE to go to. All the pictures, completely covering the walls, of the musicians that had shopped there grabbed me the first time I walked through the doors. One of the greatest memories I have was when I was rolling drum sticks (for younger drummers there was a time when each of us had to weed out the warped and odd weighted ones ourselves) and Steve Gadd asked if he could share the counter space so he could pick his.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Great memory Kevin... thanks for sharing... Joe C.

[@Tommy_Mac]

MHOF is by far the best attraction in Nashville. Thank you Joe for having Joe B. as a subject for this video series. Awesome interview!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Tommy... that’s very kind... Best, Joe C.

[@wash711]

All 3 parts were great, Joe. You deserve that Manny's sign! Your museum is at the top of my bucket list!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Rick... I hope to see you there soon..... Best,Joe C.

[@Buddy-Ox]

I spent a lot of time at Rod Baltimore's and Manny's and 48th street... Manny's meant a lot to me. They always let me play their trumpets even if I didn't buy one recently. Good NY people

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Bobby... Joe C.

[@M._Lou]

Within any chosen field, we all need to be students of history to understand who we are and where we came from. Obviously, each generation builds upon the work of those who came before. And, for that very reason, it’s important to make an effort to appreciate the work of those previous generations. Saving Manny’s sign was important to that endeavor. Kudos, Joe B. Same to Joe C. for establishing the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum...kudos. We thank you both for what you do❣️

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks M.... best, Joe C.

[@curbmassa]

Back in the early '80s I met an old sales rep, his name was Johnny Kay. He was the Fender sales rep in the Northeast in the early '50s. He told the story of walking into either Sam Ash or Mannys, in 1952 (I can't remember which), with a P-Bass and a Telecaster and in his words "They laughed me out of the store." We had a fine chuckle over that.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Curb.... Best, Joe C.

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

I love the small mom and pop shops. I got that feeling Joe was talking about when I first walked into a music store. Still do sometimes. I'm like Joe in so many ways as I'm sure many are. I can totally relate.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching our videos and sharing your thoughts Y T... Joe C.

[@johnhumphries505]

This has to be a one-of-a-kind story. Man, the more I learn about and hear Joe the stronger my faith gets. Long live the faithful!

[@johnreilly9748]

Used to take the train from Chatham NY on the Harlem line to the city for $8 round trip skip school and be back by the end of the day go to Manny's drool over the gear. I ended up running my own sign company in NYState for 38 yrs! Good on Joe for saving the sign!! Oh yeah played guitar and bass all those years and still do! Keep up the good work, hope the sign can be reinstalled!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories John... Best, Joe C.

[@timkbt]

That means a lot to me that Joe was able to save the sign. Manny’s was a magical place. I took a friend with me down there once and as we were standing at the checkout counter he said “Hey I knew we’d see someone famous.” I looked to my left and standing right next to us was Buddy Rich. Buddy was buying a big bundle of sticks and had his limo double parked right outside. They used to have a beat up yellow Danelectro laying on a stool that was used for guitarists to try out amps. I remember there were a lot of people that signed it. I picked it up and played a little on it. Turned out that George Harrison and Paul McCartney played that guitar plus many others. There were lots of signed promo pictures of artists that were hanging all over the store. I remember calling down and the guy who answered the phone with a thick NY accent said “Manny’s…wha du you want?” A New Yorker’s way of getting right down to business and being real direct. The Merv Griffin Show theater was right next to Manny’s or just a couple of doors down. It’s been a long time but those trips down there bring back some great memories. Sandi Bachom has some great Manny’s footage on her KZbin channel.

[@ericw751]

My first guitar was bought at Manny's. Magical experience. The guitar was a Harmony! Had it for years!

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Wish ole Joe was still around. He was really enjoying this channel and it’s special. Someone should take it over.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hey Fuzzy, thank you for your kind comments & continued support for the channel… my dad, Joe, really appreciated his friends, like you, here on YT. If you haven’t been to the museum, I hope you can visit. All the best, Britt

[@matthewcyahoo]

My parents bought me my first guitar at Manny's in 1979. My Uncle met us there and we bought an Ephiphone Les Paul style guitar and a Pignose amp. I still have that guitar and the amp. Long time ago. Thanks for bringing back some good memories, my Uncle is gone, Manny's is gone, I am still hanging in there though..

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Matt... Joe C.

[@SpinStar1956]

Joe Bonamassa is truly one-of-a-kind! Not only is he a seasoned industrial-strength road-dog but has incredible creativity and talent. He is so authentic and knowledgeable about the business from producing music to the technicalities of putting on an incredible live performance; even if his bandmates never showed, Joe could still set-up and give a killer show! One of his greatest qualities, is that of a generational-connector of music-past with music-future. My appreciation, for not only the roots of blues and rock but the characters, events and how they interacted get preserved when Joe Bonamassa speaks to why he connects with them. And Joe Chambers is just the guy to showcase this rich history that both informs and entertains. Time and time again people say the older music is pass'e but a hundred years from now, people will come across it, and it will make another connection and they will be just as inquisitive about the people and history. And they're be a Musicians Hall of Fame video about it!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 1956.... I appreciate it. I think you’re right on track about Joe B. Too. Thanks for watching and sharing your comments... Sincerely, Joe C.

[@dianacrow7509]

God bless you, Mr. Bonamassa... We all know how you invest in authentic vintage & the revival of it. You are deeply admired & loved. Thank you

[@johnpick8336]

The Sights and Smells of those music stores in the 60's were mesmerizing and inspirational.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories John... I know what you mean... Best, Joe C.

[@podcastparlor4128]

Awesome awesome interview, thanks Joe and Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks P&P :)... Best, Joe C.

[@irishplucker]

Joe is an inspiration..his passion for the instrument and all things related are amazing...his playing is incredible....he really gets the nostalgia thing and this really shows here....saving history for us all....being a guitarist myself i would love to spend an afternoon with this guy....a legend....thank you so much Joe.

[@chrispollard2306]

Never been to the East Coast but I live in Bakersfield about a mile from where the Bakersfield sign is after Buck Owens saved it. Thank you Mr. Bonomassa for saving another great piece of music history!!!

[@robbrown4621]

Chris, Is there any current music scene happening these days in Bakersfield? Any cool clubs?

[@mikaelflodstrom6370]

Still remember my first time into a music store "drooling" at guitars (50 years ago )...magic!

[@patrickostrom2762]

Those brick n mortar music shop sold us instruments on credit ,not credit card! The days of 1 on 1 with experience of let's make a deal! You walk in those stores and your a kid in a candy store, Luv it! Sad today with those shop's mostly gone! Great interview with both of you ! Historical society of musician hood! I'm from Chicago take artist to Ludwig factory- now condo,s, last Hammond organ factory now offices ! Sad and artist that walked the halls of building's!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching and sharing your memories... Best, Joe C.

[@fredberthiaume6883]

Yes get that sign!! That would be great!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Fred... I will try... Joe C.

[@SIXSTRING63]

Thank you so much Joe for the Manny’s sign. Went there a few times in the mid 80’s. My late great friend and guitarist contemporary in my town, Billy Hilfiger( Tommy Hilfiger’s younger brother) worked there in the 80’s after he moved away from Elmira NY. Our trips there were to see Billy but the store was amazing because of the history and inventory. Steve Kahn was sitting there playing a guitar one time I went. He’d been playing on Letterman at that time before Sid took the gig.

[@coopersdesperado]

I never got to Manny's, having grown up in Houston, but we had our great local stores also. I completely understand why Joe bought the sign. Maybe we can never go back, but we can still remember that feeling when it was all just a magical experience!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi OGRE... well put.... I love the memories of the smaller but yet still cool music stores in my hometown of Columbus, Ga too but we also drove a hundred miles north up to Atlanta and had the big city stores too. Rhythm city in Atlanta was great along with metro music. The smell ,the sounds ,the selections are still with me. It was exciting just anticipating what was going to be seen when we walk through the doors. Columbus also had two family owned music stores and Jack’s Pawnshop on Broadway. I loved all of them. My parents bought my first 1964 Fender Musicmaster there. Changed my musical life. The Japanese electric they bought me for my birthday with the strings an inch off the fingerboard was so hard to play but I still wish I had it. The Fender was like playing on air. No pain making a F chord. If you didn’t live it you just can’t explain it. Thanks again for watching.. Joe C.

[@markarita3]

It was given to him...even better!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Mark... yes they gave him the sign but he spent thousands on shipping and renovating it. Thanks again for watching...Joe C.

[@markarita3]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Yeah, I can imagine. I was just clearing that up in case OGRE thought he actually bought it initially. Rock on brother. Awesome interview btw.

[@mikesullivan542]

Enjoyed these interviews with Mr. Bonamassa. I was at Fan Fare in 2006, they had changed the name of it by then, and we got to go through the MHOF. What a treat! I need to come and visit again.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Mike……Joe

[@kcsatchell5202]

I walked under that sign...and through the door...and was totally engulfed in guitar nirvana... Unfortunately those days no longer exist...but thanks to MHOF for all they do to preserve this precious history. Love Joe, btw...my dream experience would be to guitar safari with Joe or Mike H.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Kevin... Best, Joe C.

[@sunking2001]

I love Joe's (Bonamassa) blues soul, mind, and heart and thank you Joe C. for these great interviews with Joe B. I will have to come see your museum, soon. I'm a 68 yo. retiree and Blues...run thru my soul.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 2001......Best, Joe C.

[@richardlynch5632]

It's good to know there are folks like you in this world😎👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love brother

[@Dang...]

Two Joes = two gems. Mr Joe Chambers, you are doing irreplaceable work with all of your interviews. Always excellent in every regard. Thank you so much! Mr Joe Bonamassa, thanks for your fantastic music, and for keeping the fire ALIVE!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Dan... truly appreciated.... Best, Joe C.

[@michaelgonzalez7304]

It is actually a Hilton Inn hotel.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Legacy... you're preserving... you're custodian of the legacy. Priceless and not much to add to that Joes - except - thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ivan.... Joe C.

[@googo151]

MANNY PERSONALLY SOLD ME HIS LAST PAIR OF BRASS TIMBALES, THAT WERE IN THE WINDOW, SECOND LEVEL, IN THE 80'S. HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULDN'T GET ANY MORE MADE OF BRASS AS THEY WERE UNABLE TO GET GOOD BRASS AT THE TIME. I STILL HAVE THEM. THANK YOU MANNY. I'M 60, SO THIS MIGHT HAVE BEEN IN THE LATE 70'S OR AROUND 1980.

[@TheGuitologist]

I walked out of a music store during covid that insisted I wait outside and ask to be brought stuff. I will never go back, sadly. As musicians, it's a total shame to see the rock and roll attitude completely disappear. RIP.

[@arnebroxleirnes418]

It's all true! You didn't know THE guitar existed until you saw it hanging on the wall in a store! Great interview, and mr Bonamassa seems a very nice guy. Well spoken and comes across as an honest man. Just like you, Joe! Oh, stop it...

[@greyjay9202]

Joe is so right, about walking into a music store. I don't play the guitar -- in fact, I play the humble soprano recorder -- but when I went into my local music store to buy a recorder, and I saw all the guitars on the wall, and the pianos on the showroom floor, my jaw dropped. Its like walking into a church, and seeing the stained glass windows, and smelling the incense. It sends a charge through you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts Grey.... Best, Joe C.

[@KB6YAF]

God Bless you Joe for what you do keeping this kind of memorabilia alive along with the wonderful interviews. .....Russell D.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

KB6YAF, thank you for your very kind words & support of the channel, it would have meant a lot to my dad, Joe. Hope you can visit the museum sometime. Best, Britt

[@holycat09]

Such an awesome interview! Thanks Joe C. and thanks Joe B.for saving the Manny's sign! I'm from Queens NYC and bought my first pedal at Manny's, it was an Ibanez Phase Shifter(blue) and I still have it!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 09 for sharing your memories... Joe C.

[@kitano0]

The cultural and musical impact the Beatles had on the world is evident. Joe's point about the economic impact was an eye-opener. It's something easy to take for granted, but once you give it some thought, it's really mind-blowing. And they're still having that impact up to this day!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Kit....Joe C.

[@deborahritchphotography]

Love the House of Guitars reference. Used to drive to Rochester from Buffalo to go there. At one time (40? years ago) it was the biggest music store in the western New York area.

[@traceynash5500]

I have absolutely enjoyed watching/listening to this series Thank you

[@normanstanley1]

I walked under that sign in the `70`s, visiting from the UK, bought an early Ovation Matrix (terrible guitar - - kept it for about 2 weeks), and a Ludwig drum kit.

[@b.j.stoner9065]

I watched The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. I was just a kid, but I was there for Beatlemania! 😎😎🎶 & I absolutely love Joe 🎸♥️

[@robertsanders7061]

As a kid in Jersey City I was able to jump on a bus and be in NYC in 15 min. 1965 being a Ventures nerd my Father and Cousin took me to Manny’s and I walked out with a Mosrite Ventures model along with a Fender Vibrolux Reverb amp. $320 for the guitar and $180 for the amp… I’m still playing

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories Robert…. Great story….. Joe

[@KorinaBrother]

Liked first, then watch.. Joe is the real deal

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks K B... I appreciate it... Joe C.

[@olesarge1724]

Nostalgia eventually gets us all. I remember the music store in our area. Later years when my son wanted to be Steven Vai I took him there for lessons. Great memories. Personally I took two lessons in 63 then Vietnam got in the way. I’ve always admired and loved the music world. They say you’re never to old to learn so I now own a guitar and started lessons. Doing pretty good too. 😁 Joe Bonamassa IS the the most dedicated guitar performer I’ve ever seen. He gives way over a 100% at his performances. Roy Clark was it in my day. Even though he preferred country he could play it all. Just another outstanding interview with a prince of a human…Joe Bonamassa. Thank You !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Sarge... Joe C.

[@toploadtele]

Two Joe's with class here! To Joe Chambers: I believe you were a customer of mine when I opened the Dixie Hi-Fi stores locally in the mid 1970's which evolved into Circuit City where I ended up a manager and "The Nerve" was gigging around town... We got most all of the players, writers and artists of the day in the West End store due to its proximity to music row because they all needed gear. Those were the good ole days in Nashville. A family member of mine has a PRS 20th anniversary 10 Top bought new at Manny's that is amazing. Great interview JC & JB!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Top.... yes I use to shop at Circuit city. Thanks for watching our channel... thanks for the kind comments too.... best, Joe C.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

Nothing like watching people who give a shit talk about things that matter. Thanks!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Alan......Joe C.

[@013bassman]

Joe B. nailed it. Thank you Joe C. for what you do. You always have the great interviews!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John....Joe C.

[@jay4vice]

Thanks Joe for the SIGN and the MoM&PoP 'plugs' on Instagram.

[@arenblanton2330]

Great interview, Joe You seem to connect to all the artists you interview with such genuine interest and passion. Thank you for all you do to preserve Americana and all forms of music. Very inspiring sit down with Joe Bonamassa!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Aren... thank you very much for the kind comments and supporting our videos... Sincerely, Joe C.

[@ladeseddy5994]

Joe C. I always enjoying seeing Job B get the accolades he deserves. I always say he is one of us. I am an Upstate New Yorker and Joe grew grew up about 20 minutes from where I live.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching L E.... best, Joe C.

[@syn707]

What a FANTASTIC interview! Love these Joe! You’re so comfortable and you make your guests feel at ease. God Bless you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again 707.... Joe C.

[@sparky6086]

I remember Manny's. Went all through there looking at everything 40 years ago, when I was visiting my cousin. ...Awesome!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sparky... Joe C.

[@VanceBarbour]

I loved that place. Loved all those stores. Bought a Shure SM58 microphone from there as a teen. That was all I could afford. My buddy and I chipped in for a Gibson Grabber bass for our base player broke his Rickenbacker neck. Where did we go? Manny’s, of course. Thank you Joe for saving that sign!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching and sharing your memories Vance.......Best, Joe

[@TheWashboardResonators]

Amazing interview! 🎯

[@greggszyp7371]

I’m not a musician, just a guy who had an opinion. Like was said in the beginning, Joe is polarizing. For no good reason I had an unfavorable opinion of Joe, until I watch these three videos. Thank both of you for doing these videos! I truly made a 180* turn in my opinion of Him. It opened my eyes to how genuinely nice of a person he is.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching and sharing your comments Gregg.......Joe C.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Such a cool story about the sign. Well done!

[@robertfarquharson581]

Friggin great trilogy of interviews with Joe B. 🎵🎵🎼🎼👍

[@shawnreese6538]

I loved it! Got my first LP at Manny's, Custom Tobacco Burst around 83. They couldn't give it away, 450, no case, 7k now. Cheapest, backmost LP on the wall, in the entrance left-front narrow aisle. I loved Manny's. You could feel the vibe, like the all the greats were there, present.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching your comments Shawn...Joe C.

[@cynthiagrandmont6674]

Such an amazing artist, collector and person. Thanks for sharing this interview..

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Great 3 piece interview Thanks Joe & Bonomassa for all

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Nelly...Joe C.

[@ipickguitarYT]

This segment with Joe brought back so many memories for me. I’d like to share something that happened to me at Manny’s. First let me state that I am not a working musician. It has always been a hobby for me, and I still love guitars. Anyway, I used to take the subway from Brooklyn to 48th Street just so I could visit the music stores. I continued doing that for many years from the mid 60's into the late 70's. One day, in the early 70’s I took the subway to 48th Street. At the time I was interested in learning to play some jazz. I did not have a jazz guitar so I decided to check out a Gibson ES-175. I walked into Manny’s and there in one of the front displays was an ES-175. I asked the salesmen a few questions about it and he offered to let me play it. He plugged it into an amp and told me to have a seat. This whole situation was taking place right in the front section of the store. So I began playing my version of “Wave” which I had been learning at the time. A few minutes in, I noticed some activity taking place a few feet in front of me. Guys were setting up lights and plugging in cables. I asked the salesman what was going on and he told me to just continue playing. Before I knew it, there was a TV camera trained on me and Betty Furness, the NBC News consumer affairs reporter was interviewing one of the staff. After they were done, I handed the guitar back to the salesman and asked what had just happened. He informed me that Betty Furness had just taped a segment for NBC News and that it would air the following night. Well sure enough, the next night during the six o’clock news, that Betty Furness segment began to run, and there I was, smack dab in the center of it sitting on that chair playing “Wave” on the ES-175, audio included, all while Betty interviewed that staff member for about two minutes. It was my first and only time on television. And for it to be me playing guitar at Manny’s, made it incredibly special. I only wish VCR’s were around back then. So, that’s my great memory of Manny’s Music. I’d like to say a huge thank you to Joe Bonamassa for saving the iconic sign and also to Joe Chambers for providing the interview along with all of his other wonderful interviews on KZbin.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your memories J C.... Best, Joe C.

[@popogejo7245]

Pure Gold! Joe money can't buy what you're bringing to us. No one else even comes close.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Popo… glad you’re enjoying watching them…….Best, Joe

[@luckyone8793]

What a great story to share! Thanks Joe's!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Lucky.... Joe C.

[@monmixer]

great interview, i watched all three. thank you sir.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Monmixer... thank you too just as much... Best, Joe

[@keepdufunk]

Mr.Chambers, thank you so much for all of clip's. This was really cool. And Joe is so right, you don't know you want it till you see it. On Sunday 11/22/98 I walked into my local mom and pop music shop and saw a 76 P-Bass they had taken in on trade, and it was almost mint with original case. It has been my main Bass ever since. So yes, you gotta see em to know you want em.

[@dmlevitt]

Joe somehow slipped through the cracks and this has been my introduction to him. can't wait to explore his music. Joe on Joe nice.

[@cking1151]

Thank you Joe Chambers for what you do 😊👍 Great interview

[@stevefaure415]

I just love these interviews Joe. These are real treasures and important stuff you're capturing. Thanks so much.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve... very much. Best, Joe

[@krisg3984]

Both these guys have such A Big Heart and keep this history within grasp. I really appreciate the pictures you throw up there as a story unwinds !!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Kris......Joe C.

[@Stevo_Drums]

Another gem! Great conversation, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Steve....Joe C.

[@christopherclarke5254]

What a remarkable story! Thank You, (from a native New Yorker guitar picker.)

[@JimFothergill]

I really enjoyed this interview Joe! Keep up the outstanding work. Nothing better than hearing great musicians tell their story.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Jim...Joe C.

[@paul2602]

Joe and Joe. It really doesn't get any better than this. Thanks for all you've done , Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Paul.. Joe C.

[@efhs1970]

Great interview Joe! Really enjoyed getting to know Joe!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Larry.....Joe C.

[@gregeddins5854]

Once again I have to say how much what you are doing with the MHOF is so greatly appreciated. And being able to listen in to your conversations with so many of these great artists is a super bonus. I love Joe B, and thoroughly enjoyed this series. Keep up the great work!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Greg......Joe C.

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

Great interview. I saw Bonamassa at the Beacon Theatre a few years ago and he was Smokin’ hot! I went to Manny’s a bunch of times. Glad the sign wasn’t discarded.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again mVm... Joe C.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Great interview, Joe's a beast of a player, glad I got to see him a few years ago I'm definitely seeing him again covid permitting

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Scott... Joe C.

[@robertcolvin3182]

Another great interview, Joe. As I've said several times before, you have the great ability to get your guests to open up to you with their honest and sensitive inner selves. Always fun to listen to each of your guests. Thanks for sharing.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Robert….. best, Joe

[@shaftesburyscene7070]

Great interview - needs credit

[@dkinblu]

After this interview, I admire Joe much more thanks

[@frankscutari9516]

It's just amazing to listen to to extremely honest people talk about the love of their lives

[@frankscutari9516]

Thank you guys

[@mikerossmiles2011]

As a kid going to the local music store ( Lipham's Music) was always a thrill for me. Thanks to the both of you for keeping the history and music alive and appreciated.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Mike....I know what you mean... best, Joe C.

[@eddieblaze]

Loved Joe’s mention of the first maple neck Tele he ever saw and now owns it. Seemed he was right on the edge of his emotions there, and I was there with him. Another great interview, Joe. Thanks.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ed....Joe c.

[@jobo-and-mo]

I have Joe to thank for seeing the Manny’s sign at Songbirds. Was in Chattanooga to see Joe in concert and spent an afternoon doing the big tour in Songbirds. Covid shutdown happened shortly after and Songbirds museum closed. I have tons of pictures of beautiful instruments and memorabilia I might have missed. I wonder if the Manny’s sign went to the Musicians Hall of Fame? I will definitely go see this museum when I make it to Nashville!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ two of the best promoters of musical heart and soul are right here allowing us theirs, see you in July Joe Bonnamassa

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Very kind comment Cindy.... thanks for watching... Joe C.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I adore your channel Joe Chambers it’s a beautiful place to land. It was you and your interview ofJoe Bonamassa that reminded me its time to enjoy live music while I can and me to book a flight and go to San Jose to see him come in July. My last show was Clapton in 2019.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Cindy... have fun... best, Joe C.

[@raeyearnd3260]

The music store in the town of maybe 10,000 that I grew up around was Rudoph music in Cadillac Michigan. The man not only carried a few instruments but also the most eclectic stock of great vinyl both imports and U.S. issues. He had a great ear and deep knowledge when the only other point of information that we had was WLS, WCFL, WOWO, and maybe channel 50 WKBD out of Detroit in the infancy of cable TV. Even the A.M. radio stations that we clung to for every new song only were available after Sunset when they powered up and the other stations went off the air. I miss the act of going to the store, holding, reading, and then choosing what record to take home. For me it was always pick 4 with only enough money for 2,, then by the time that the next teenage paycheck was earned maybe something new would have caught my ear. The real adventure in those days was digging into the records, you would hear a single maybe a short version on A.M. but the real gold was the full-length versions of the tunes that you may have known,, and the tracks that you would never hear at all until the advent of F.M. AOR radio.

[@tomstiel7576]

What a awesome interview Joe,,,,again ! If your a music and or history lover you have not lived until you go to the Musicians Hall Of Fame, there is so much to see that you cant take it all in at once,,,,WAY too much to absorb in one visit ! I truly cant wait to come back to Nashville so I can go there again ! I truly feel sorry for anyone who could give this a thumbs down,,,,,must be having some severe mental problems,,,,,seriously,,,,,whats not to like ????

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Tom....Thanks again.... Best, Joe C.