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Joe Bonamassa

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.

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Joe Bonamassa

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  1. Joe Bonamassa Ryan Jensen

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. “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

  8. “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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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