Joe Bonamassa Interview

Blues Rock Review goes in depth with blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa to discuss his career, how streaming platforms like Spotify are changing the industry, advice for musicians looking to survive in today's music business, social media, his rigorous tour schedule, a new solo album, and more.
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[@Alemski]

Now I am a fan....You are not only extraordinary player.. You are a humbled man. Great Interview..

[@philgowan6298]

I watch at least one Bonamassa music video everyday and I pick up my guitar daily because of him. What a ripper bloke, musician and inspiration. Thanks mate.

[@bluespig1]

Thanks Joe. Great human being. A product of unconditional loving parents.

[@MunchMyStump]

Joe... The UK is crying out for a proper tour, a keeping the blues alive alive tour. The full band.... There are more cities than London and Edinburgh. For the love of Blues, please hit central UK, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham.... So many fans just waiting to see you and the band in the flesh. Much love from the UK.

[@riittahatinen4579]

You are sooo awesome and great human JOE❣️ I love you forever 😘❤️🌹💕

[@michellegayden5174]

I'm definitely here just for you Joe.

[@ursulaziegeroski9627]

When I watched this 1st time I was so impressed, love him❤️Didn't change...❤️

[@rowdy3837]

Very credible coming from a guy who was rejected by the music industry and made it on his own! Admittedly I’m a huge fan. But you can’t deny the years spent grinding it out before succeeding have given him a valuable perspective. Any advice he has, I’m all ears! Keep rocking Joe!

[@LM-lv1hh]

How was he rejected by the music industry or why? Curious

[@frankboyd.]

I have great respect for all artist like Joe. In my late years I purchase CD's, vinyl, merch, and attend shows of talented upcoming artists who may never reach top level fame. They deserve to, but many are self producing and controlling their music with integrity.

[@cricketmars]

Amazing guitarist and more importantly a fantastic human being!!! Thank u for sharing your talent and wisdom with us!!

[@BlueAttitudeMusic]

Excellent interview!

[@bobbiejeanbarnett675]

.."at the end of the day, there's enough room for everybody" says a lot about his good character.🧡

[@lukaezekiel9293]

i dont mean to be offtopic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I love any tips you can offer me.

[@ephraimmusa770]

@Luka Ezekiel instablaster =)

[@jimshipp7776]

Agreed.

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

And you cant get much more honest & straighter than that! Awesome!

[@chrisdaveymusic4415]

This guy is the best guitarist alive! Technically faultless and such a humble human

[@geraldineswimmer9514]

Joe Bonamassa is an incredible artist, masterful on his instrument. The style of music genre (Blues/Rock) is fantastic. A Blues guitarist that plays with real passion. His hard work and diligence in the music industry shows in his smart business sense and great music.

[@crucified-music]

JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fNpWyMltCIqLs&start_radio=1

[@randyjamesrobertson]

My favorite guitar player ever! I am so glad I found this musician. I download his music from Amazon music. Joe you are the best.

[@olgashudofsky2830]

I am a fan already not only for your music Joe, you are also a well spoken honest person. Thank you Joe Bonamassa for being you !!!

[@keddy5627]

So blessed to be living in The Time of Joe!!!

[@Polymathese]

This interview showcases why I love to listen to JB (aside from his awesome musical talent, of course!), because he is really smart and down-to-earth and rational and good-hearted! Thanks Blues Rock Review - this was a fantastic interview with really pertinent questions! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cheped1]

If theres a better person, as well as a guitar player, I would certainly like to meet him!!!! God Bless JLB!!!!!!!

[@ann3929]

A wonderful musician with some very valid thoughts. I love his music and his thought process. Hope to see you at a venue in the fall.

[@Ohioblues]

Love this man and his music! Songwriter,singer and master guitarist! What an inspiration! 😎

[@michellegayden5174]

Good interview

[@nevets7152]

When Joe speaks it is always worth listening to, great artist . Steve in Thailand.

[@RockyH.]

I love Joe Bonamassa!

[@theshadowsnose869]

A comment for Joe personally - Sir, if you're reading this... I read that you took your inspiration from SRV, and I love that - you have taken that passion and developed your own sound and your own amazing talent to the point where I can't imagine how awesome it would be to see you and Stevie jamming together. Your music makes me happy, thank you.

[@dianeverwoest5659]

Joe.... one gracious man.

[@carrieorpilla7391]

I saw you in Columbia last Saturday. What a great performance! Hope you come back here again!! Next time, I hope to get closer to the stage. 🎼🎸

[@lauramoore9659]

Joe THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK & PASSION & Giving Me the INSPIRATION for My GUITAR ADDICTION!!!! 143...

[@Gatvol59]

Great grounded guy. Way to go Joe. ✅🙏🏼

[@MsDaddyrabbit1]

Excellent

[@james8156]

Great musician!!!

[@daibrush]

Just had to pause this video and respond to Joe’s comments on Spotify. I couldn’t agree more with his stance on Spotify and how much it devalues artistic expression. Buy the album, go to the gig and buy the merchandise- that’s the best way to support artists.

[@innitbruv2]

I had to pause the video as well to say I agree with you. Spotify and others are pushing for artists to become influencers. But then that is not an artist, that is a puppet. Its killing genuine creativity, and the artists who stay true don’t get paid for it. I try and buy all my music digitally, but would also like to start a physical collection once I get my own place (and have money). Spotify costs like $150 a year. You can buy like 13 albums. Those albums would mean much more to you than those end of year recaps do. It’s real value then to you, not towards a greedy company.

[@richlyons8551]

is this the first time in his life joe wasn't touching a guitar for 20 minutes

[@marynelson3453]

Hence why his hands couldn’t stay still while he spoke 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@samhouston1979]

literally the only time i’ve seen him without sunglasses on

[@sabrinapineda6824]

Yes, sheesh 😜

[@sabrinapineda6824]

I'm pretty sure it is, so. We should pay attention.😉

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

If it weren't for u tube I wouldn't know what happened to that young man I used to see once in a blue moon on tv ( I live near enough to where he grew up that we heard more) so if u tube is social media then thank you. He is facinating...and oh so gifted.

[@justinvernal]

Class act👍🇺🇸

[@JohnB-uf7ft]

Love your music Joe!!!

[@buildingblocks8287]

very nice interview... i am glad damien keyes video (without intending) lead me to this video... applaud for and agree with your mindset, joe. its sooo important to have people with your way of thinking today! thanx!

[@ryanintopeka]

Well said.

[@THEJOEDAVISBAND]

he is spot on.

[@lw97nilslinuswhitewaterweb15]

dang, such a humble guy... didnt expect that.... i saw more of a typical, greedy, capitalistic new yorker in him first... but during the first minutes of this interview already i realized hes the exact opposite... great buddy! :D

[@keddy5627]

Joe is the whole package! Killer talent, hard-working, intelligent, erudite, and easy on the eyes! Jesus and Joe are all I need! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@marciomvp9458]

Thank you for clarify the spotify stuff. I always had this question. From now on, even if I stream, I will by the physical CD to support my preferred musicians.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Cool interview, thanks :)

[@darkmikerises]

He needs to get on Joe Rogan.

[@jimshipp7776]

Very well spoken with some keen insight.

[@danasamana]

the interview that says it all. joe is right in every point.

[@genva4577]

Enjoyed this 😎👍

[@jamesreed7358]

The real deal, smart guy, great singer amazing player and fellow guitar lover :)

[@shaneleroy2209]

I like Joe Bonamassa as he has excelled himself as a noteworthy Blues Rock figure. By the same token, I like Samatha Fish because she's trying hard to come up in the very masculine world of Rock & Rock Blues world.SF is good to watch LIVE & will reach a higher stage in her career than she's longing for. But the reason I mention SF is that those were the old days when both JB would perform on the same small, quickly assembled stage, outside shopping arcade & so on. But that's how all the bands make their start. Those early days, I still remember when we were just getting used to Joe's surname. But now JB is well known & fills all the big auditoriums all over the world playing among all his heroes. So good on you JB & ROCK ON & make everyone happy. I also have to say all the best to SF.

[@jeromewade4110]

Don't forget Joanne Shaw Taylor!

[@troydhaliwal7910]

It astounds me that his talking voice and singing voice are so bloody different 😱😱😱

[@barrettwissell9708]

Best bluesman of all time. full stop.

[@sabrinapineda6824]

WE LOVE JOE!

[@jacobcourseymusic6414]

Smart man.

[@ccasche5088]

And so easy to listen to him explain his thoughts.

[@1000mg.]

I'm a bedroom player. I cannot justify paying $100+ to see a show. I am so happy to own a Bonamassa wah!

[@dollypartonhurry8862]

He is so talented nice guy

[@marcoperciballi8885]

Great Joe

[@janmartenhoogebeen4980]

Joe's take on Spotify and the likes...that is why I still buy my music on CD or Blu-ray (and go to shows of course, I have seen Joe more than once here in the Netherlands). There is no such thing as a free lunch, someone said once...

[@wanmorgan]

Well said Joe, It's the wild west for the music industry at the moment with too much saturation of released music, and people telling you to sell Tshits and give your music and musicianship away for free.. I won't be releasing my next album on Spotify..

[@scottbogfoot]

Joe is awesome! I never bought any of his records but I hope he got some money out of the jb guitars I've bought!

[@mitcharney1]

There has never been statue made and named for a critic.

[@matthajba1075]

And this before the Covid. I wouldn't even dare to ask him about the state of music business today. So sad.

[@TheJeffcurran]

Man, he dropped some great names. JD Simo and Larkin Poe. Way to go Joe.

[@andilux2441]

Joe Bonamassa nails it... 10 or 20.000 Hours Training, pain in fingers and you should Play as a musician for Nothing. Everybody is Paid for his 8 to 5 Job. Please pay your musicians - no musician can go Shopping with no Money.

[@jd70HJ19]

Nothing but respect for Joe as superlative guitarist and vocalist . His talent is monumental in a class of very few members ...👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeffwickermusic134]

😎👍

[@slave_planet]

lespaullover59 . . . "I can only be myself" 😢

[@bingochoice]

I like this guy, not that familiar with his work...but he's obviously a good guy..

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

No wonder my daughter has had "small " bands staying at her house for 2 or 3 days ,being fed and housed, and playing a short show and or practice session for her friends ..managers, wives, a few kids even....when having several days between concerts that are near her and their next show they have loved a place to hang. I think though that the last band to do it made her a bit more selective...they ruined a good thing. P.s. she's a damn good cook.

[@ALEXONLIFE]

Joe names the JOO

[@user-km3xu7gn4k]

Joe tells it like it is. We have no clue how music industry has screwed them

[@Deliquescentinsight]

music, like just about everything else has become Boutique, specialized audiences, Spotify is not the only game in town, the market is opened up

[@enkiea8322]

Please, continue.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

@@enkiea8322 It strikes me that if a musical person wanted to sincerely build a career, they can now access an entire raft of communication, and media options that can result in an independent path. Obviously, there are lots of 'moving parts' to this, and describing them in a KZbin comment is not really going to work, but shall we say if you wanted to, a shift of perspective is required.

[@enkiea8322]

@@Deliquescentinsight Well, maybe so. I tend to think though, that if the general gist of something can't be explained in a paragraph or less, it's probably alot of abstract, convoluted nonsense. Which is tact typically used by grifters to dupe creators. Sure, there are more open paths of communication. Paths of communication that other "artists" use to steal intellectual property/ideas from artists who post original material on places like Instagram. To say an artist/creator would simply figure out all this labyrinth intrigue/minutia if they "genuinely wanted a career" is dismissive and condescending, respectfully.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

@@enkiea8322 So you think that represents a valid rebuttal do you? You are green, you have few comprehension skills also.

[@enkiea8322]

@@Deliquescentinsight 😂 Oh, ok. Thanks for straightening that out.

[@keddy5627]

Coming from the education field, despite the neurological connection between music and mathematics music was the first program to be cut. Figure that one out!

[@enkiea8322]

I bet that Blues Cruise is a veritable "cougar" safari.

[@jeffhansen556]

Enki Ea nope.

[@enkiea8322]

@@jeffhansen556 Really?

[@robertiaccarino4363]

All guys.

[@caea98]

Quien más está aquí por Alvinsh?

[@jameslewis1747]

Joe's exactly right about Spotify... it's robbery plain and simple

[@user-km3xu7gn4k]

Cute articulate busines man and powerful musician

[@guitarjonmichael3886]

Just stop buying up all the vintage equipment out there, Joe!

[@bol.8749]

Spotify type stuff is only really good for getting exposure that's it not for making money....it might help to build an audience which might pay to see you live that will make money. It's just really an exposure tool at best.

[@marianamasser1522]

Abaot bluesfondation, so god because the musik is the most importent. Yong People need more musik for positivism, happiness god thots, hope for life.

[@Dakahrii]

I will disagree with him on cost of making and producing a record...it doesn't cost the same because people can get a laptop and pro tools at home for $9.99 a month and make a record cheap that can sound as good as a studio album. This way you own your masters because you didn't take a loan from the record company that you have to pay back.

[@postworld1185]

Used to have one talented greedy rock star making $1 million. Now we have 1 million crappy musicians making $1.

[@enkiea8322]

😆 Facts.

[@tritone3284]

You are completely, absolutely wrong they are hundreds of thousands out of this world bands and talents around the world . The level of musicianship its 10 x. You obviously don't know what you are talking about it. Before it was just a bunch of great artist now they are thousands of them . So again you don't know what you are talking about.

[@lorenzogalasso6252]

galant cadence thank you !!! You stole my thought, nothing to add you said it all.

[@sabrinapineda6824]

Who else thinks Joe is HOT 🔥