Latest about Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa on why he turned down Peter Green and Gary Moore’s iconic 1959 “Greeny” Les Paul — and why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett was absolutely the right owner
His decision to pass and Hammett’s decision to buy illustrate why guitar collecting is as personal to every guitarist as their playing style
Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution
Joe Bonamassa on the playing advice he got from Leslie West 30 years ago — and how it's elevated his live performances
It turns out the late guitarist gave similar advice to another blues-rocker who made it one of his essential tips for other players
The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites
Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000
Joe Bonamassa visits the store where Rory Gallagher bought his legendary Strat and buys a sunburst of his own
The guitarist is in Rory Gallagher’s hometown ahead of three tribute shows next month
How D.K. Harrell kickstarted a one-man blues guitar revival
“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"
Joe Bonamassa shares AI-generated deepfake video of himself created to deceive fans
Scammers doctored a video clip that the blues giant posted in 2021 by adding an AI-generated voice speaking an entirely different message
Joe Bonamassa explains how to choose the right amp for any gig without breaking the bank
Guitarists should focus on the venue, the band, and the situation and not the price tag, he says
