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Joe Bonamassa. Ryan Jensen. Early Childhood. Born May 8, 1977 in New Hartford, New York Joe was a gifted musician from a young age Grew up in his Father’s guitar shop Received his first guitar at age 4 Began playing Jimi Henrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan note for note shortly after. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Joe BonamassaRyan Jensen
Early Childhood
Born May 8, 1977 in New Hartford, New York
Joe was a gifted musician from a young age
Grew up in his Father’s guitar shop
Received his first guitar at age 4
Began playing Jimi Henrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan note for note shortly after
The Beginning At the age of 12 he opened for BB King
At age 14, he met the members of his first music group “Bloodlines” at a Fender guitar event Berry Oakley, Waylon Krieger, and
Erin Davis (Mile Davis’ son)
They released one album which produced two chart singles "Stone Cold Hearted", and "Dixie Peach."
“Bloodlines” was the kick start to a long successful career
Solo Artist Joe left the “Bloodlines” signing with
record label “Premier Artists”
His first solo debut was in 2000, releasing his first solo album, A New Day Yesterday.
By the year 2006, he had produced and released 5 studio albums
His best-selling album was Sloe Gin
Influences Father was a huge fan of blues music
with a variety of records
Mentored by Danny Gatton who taught him the basics of jazz/country, which led him to fuse his own sound of the blues
His music was inspired by British and Irish blues acts
Specific artists who had an influence on his music include: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Paul Kossoff, Eric Johnson, and Peter Green. Later noted he performed with Eric
Clapton in England in 2011.
Style In Joe’s early stages he mirrored the
style of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray and BB King before developing his own style of blues.
Primary style would be considered Blues Rock, with an eastern influence.
Some songs include instruments such as the bouzouki and the clarinet; just like in the song “Black Lung Heartache” from his album Dust Bowl.
Heavy emphasis on guitar, his favorite guitar would be the 59’ Les Paul Sunburst.
“Blues Deluxe” Strong influence on Gary Moore
Listen for: Strong emphasis on his 59 les paul
(electric guitar) Breaks Bending the pitch Use of the pedal (wah-wah) sound
Progressive style Soft back beat (bass) Drums
“Sloe Gin” Bending the pitch
Conservative style
Use of the pedal (wah-wah) sound Progressive style
The keyboard
Soft back beats
Main instrument: his electric guitar
Achievements Had several Billboard Number One
Albums
He has released 9 solo studio albums
Currently has 5 live albums
2 studio albums with Black Country Communion
15 CD’s
References
About Joe. (2013, February). Retrieved August 1, 2013, from Joe Bonamassa: http://joebonamassa.com
MTV. (2013, July). Artists. Retrieved August 1, 2013, from Joe Bonamassa: http://www.mtv.com
Oldies. (2011). Retrieved August 1, 2013, from Joe Bonamassa Biography: http://www.oldies.com
