Joe Bonamassa's 10 Greatest Guitar Moments
To celebrate the release of Epiphone’s new Limited Edition 1958 “Amos” Korina Flying-V Outfit—the company's latest collaboration with Joe Bonamassa—we’ve rounded up 10 of the guitarists’ finest moments.
10. "Different Shades of Blue"
The title cut from his 2014 album, "Different Shades of Blue" is a slow burner with equally soulful singing and guitar playing. The video gives us a peek into Bonamassa’s recording process—did you notice Reese Wynans of SRV’s Double Trouble on keyboards? With his trusty Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa dives into a stellar solo at the three-minute mark.
9. “I’ll Take Care of You” (Live with Beth Hart)
In this searing blues ballad, Bonamassa is joined by frequent collaborator and vocalist Beth Hart. A great moment arrives at the four-minute mark, when the audience is applauding, believing the song is over—moments later, Hart wails on the mic, and Bonnamassa rips a signature hair-raising solo to finish out the tune. This performance of “I’ll Take Care of You” is captured on the 2012 CD/DVD release, Beacon Theatre: Live from New York.
8. “Further on Up the Road” (Live with Eric Clapton)
In this 2009 performance from the Royal Albert Hall, Bonamassa is joined by none other than Slowhand for the upbeat shuffle, “Further on Up the Road.” Seeing the two trade verses and solos is the stuff of legend. For your listening and viewing pleasure, the performance is included on Bonamassa’s 2009 CD/DVD release, Live from the Royal Albert Hall.
7. “Drive”
Taken from Bonamassa’s 2016 set Blues Of Desperation, the mellowness of “Drive” is highlighted by a crunchy, verbed-out solo kicking in at the 3:05 mark. As the title suggests, it’s the perfect tune to play while driving at night, windows down, with nowhere to go.
6. "I'll Play The Blues for You" (Live)
A classic Albert King number, the performance is made all the more awesome since Bonamassa is playing a custom-made Flying V-style guitar (nicknamed “Lucy”) that King used extensively in the Seventies and Eighties. It’s always a good day when we get to see heroes pay tribute to their heroes—and Lucy’s tone is something else.
Will your favorite moment make the list? Stay Tuned for Part 2!
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