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Joe BonamassaRyan Jensen

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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“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

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“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

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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

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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