Joe Bonamassa
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“It doesn’t say my name on it anywhere – that’s probably a good thing for some people…”: Joe Bonamassa’s latest Epiphone signature guitar recreates his ultra-rare 1963 Gibson SG Custom
By Matt Parker published
The blues-rock icon has taken direct inspiration from a very special triple-humbucker SG from his own collection
“We’re going to pay tribute to the man himself right now”: Joe Bonamassa and John McLaughlin honor Jeff Beck with a hair-raising rendition of Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers at Crossroads 2023
By Matt Parker published
The two guitarists paid tribute to the departed icon, performing Beck’s signature tune
Joe Bonamassa brings out his legendary Bolin ‘Burst to tear through Deep Purple classics with Glenn Hughes and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith
By Jonathan Horsley published
Fan-shot footage captures Bonamassa joining the Voice of Rock for an epic jam on Mistreated, with Smith’s rhythm powering them all through Burn and Highway Star
“This guitar is a real ‘blues machine’, and I really love it!” Joe Bonamassa explains why every blues player needs to try a Gibson ES-345 as he shares his favorite licks
By Joe Bonamassa published
The Varitone control makes this semi-hollow unlike anything else in the Gibson catalog – Joe Bonamassa shows us the tones and licks that made it such a classic electric
Palm-muted gut-punches and Strandberg shred that sounds like Plini meets Mario Kart: This week’s essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Fresh, guitar-driven cuts from Bleed From Within, The Joy Formidable, Ottto, Angra, James Bay, Eliza McLamb, and loads more
“It’s fun, and things can get swampy in a hurry”: Joe Bonamassa teaches you the fundamentals of slide guitar
By Joe Bonamassa published
The blues ace takes you through the basics of how to play slide guitar, including muting, tuning and the “dreaded intonation”
Joe Bonamassa has collaborated with some of today’s finest blues players – learn their soloing secrets with this epic lesson
By Andy Saphir published
The JoBo Rolodex is filled with top blues guitar talent, and here we explore seven solo examples inspired by close contacts Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kirk Fletcher and many more
Joe Bonamassa transforms Madonna’s Like a Prayer into a soulful blues-rock solo showcase
By Jackson Maxwell published
As a guest of the band Scary Pockets, Bonamassa brilliantly brings the worlds of blues, funk, and disco together
Joe Bonamassa and Brad Paisley exchange blues and country licks in this fiery onstage guitar duel for Nashville’s 4th of July celebrations
By Matt Parker published
See how the blues ace handled himself as he stepped onstage with Paisley’s formidable band in front of a huge crowd in downtown Nashville
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