Hearing and seeing JB's humility and his respect for Clapton is incredible. It doesn't make him a better player but his character makes the world better.
A good friend of mine is a songwriter/producer. She is a child of a former household name. She was asked to produce 3 artists for a compilation project. Michael McDonald, Adele and Eric Clapton. On the Clapton session he played a passage. When it was done she asked him if he wouldn't mind tweaking it a little. There was a long silence on the other side of the talkback. The engineer's eye's were buggin'. Finally, he said, "I'll try it, but keep the other one, ok?" She agreed and the 2nd take was done. They ran him off a copy of each. The original and her suggestion. They exchanged pleasantries, he left and life went on for her. About a month later she gets a call out of the blue. It was Clapton. He said, "You know I've been listening to that track you produced. Your call was the right call. I just wanted you to know that." She thanked him and he asked her if she was a player. She affirmed she was, but only enough for songwriting. He said, "Well, you produce like a player. Keep your pecker up 'cause you're a good producer." To which she replied, "You keep your pecker up, too. You're a pretty good guitar player." After about 3 seconds she heard a huge roar of laughter on the other end. After he stops laughing he said, "You're a right cheeky geezer, too." The both laughed and said their goodbyes. They're still friends. Whenever he's in Nashville he gives her a call for a catch up. When he calls his first words are, " "How's our right cheeky geezer?" She told me she sees why he's Sheryl Crow's favorite mistake. lol
Joe is just one of the kindest and most humble people in the music business. Honestly, the only musician I have crossed paths with who is on that level of humility is B.B. King.
Honestly I'm not surprised people getting surprised. There was a time not so long ago this was just basic education and worlwide spread behaviour. Just like saying 'excuse me', 'hello', 'thank you' or holding the door. Those times are gone, unfortunately.
I love Bonamassa’s speaking voice. I can listen to him for hours tell stories. He’s a regular guy who loves music in all respects who just happens to be a savant. As an aside, the pic at the end of this clip brought a tear to my eye. I get it Joe. He did know which is why he did that for you. You’re a genuine artist!
I just recently discovered Joe, he's playing in my hometown of Baltimore this month. It's an awesome story of a getting to play with your boyhood hero, he's such an accomplished so much and he's still fairly young. My music sounds nothing like his, but I'm still in awe of his talent.
“Then he [Clapton] sings. And every note’s in tune.” Yes, indeed. As you say, it’s a gift. Clapron’s music is always in time and in tune; no sour notes, no missed phrases, whether life or in the studio. Yes, he has a gift of extraordinary talent. But like all the best musicians, he honed his gift. Excellent y interview, and great comments from Mr. Bonamassa.
i hope as many Clapton-bashers as possible will see Bonamassa's testimonial here and that it gives them an inkling of why Clapton is revered by so many real guitarists, and just cause them to shut up.
@@pkoven The Clapton bashers don't have a Clue, he wasn't God, but he changed everything. I was lucky enough to see him twice with Cream in 67 and 68,.
I always enjoy JB’s “dual personality.” On stage badass persona behind those signature sunglasses with his hair slicked back... but off stage the most calm, laid back, humble and un-assuming guy you would ever want to meet. Great artist, great guy
i know what you mean, however i think that "stage persona" is what makes some folks not connect with him. I think it makes him less as one with the crowd. Ive seen him twice and my third time is coming up this weekend. he graciously signed one of my les pauls..im a fan for sure.
@@johncartelli Good point aboutbon stage persona being off-putting to some. By using the words “one of my Les Pauls” you have made me jealous (even though I am actually a Strat guy LOL). I have never seen him live. Keep missing him. He was just here (Cincinnati) on Oct 31 but I was unable to go. Hopefully next year 👍👍
@@dirkgibbens377 i have 3 strats ( 1 squier affinity which was a gift from my daughter from a Bad Company fund raising Concert, 2nd and third are partcasters) I like them, very easy to play. only two of my LPs are Gibsons. I just collected a bunch of diff guitars. not that it made me play any better...lol.
The humility of this guy is staggering, surpassed only by his sheer brilliance. This is not the same Joe Bonamassa as on stage, that guy is a monster, a brilliant, beautiful monster.
I can’t thank Joe Chambers enough for all The work that he’s put into the musicians Hall of Fame it is incredible. I’ve only been once. Now it’s an annual pilgrimage from Indiana. Thank you for the interviews to on RUclips.
Yes thank you, thank you Joe without you these fantastic histories might be lost for all time. The folks up North are just a whisp of stale breeze compared to what you've done. ( In Nashville of all places)
Wonderful interview - this speaks volumes about both Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa, Eric's curiosity about Joe, and being gracious, and Joe being very humble and gracious as well. I have seen Eric live about four times and Joe once, and these guys are my top favorites to listen to. I'm a guitarist myself and I love hearing about all the ideas, stories and quotes from each player.
Thank you for mentioning that. Joe Bonamassa is an excellent technician. However, if I was blindfolded, I could not tell you "I know who that is. Thats Joe Bonamassa." There are several guitarists that I can identify by sound: Eric Clapton, Richard Thompson, the late John Stewart. I never debate the silly "Who is the best" question. There are plenty of "bests" to go around.
I met him at Clapton's crossroads in Chicago. He was such a humble guy. Joe came around from the table and took a picture with me. As soon to be legend talking about a legend. Very cool.
What a great story. I've listened to that album enough times that I'm playing the song in my head as he speaks. One of the best things about Eric Clapton is how he has used his platform as one of the best and most popular musicians in the world to highlight other musicians, both those who inspired him and those who are coming up in the next generations like Joe B. And now Joe is using his position to do the same thing for other musicians who deserve a spotlight.
Love Joe's respect and admiration for his mentors. I saw Eric in Portland, OR at the Paramount Theatre, only 3,200 capacity. February 1978. I was 20 years old. I still have the purple ticket stub somewhere. It was $8.50. Ahh! The good old days :-)
I grew up listening to Mr Clapton, I had the opportunity to see him in Toronto a number of years back, it was a dream come true. I can't even imagine shaking his hand and thanking him for teaching me how to appreciate my instrument more.
Yeah, Joe pays a lot of respect to E.C. here - with good reason. And one day they will make a project together. That`s what I believe and what the music world is longing for, isn`t it? Thanks for posting.
Immediately went to the Further Up the Road clip on RUclips after watching this one Joe. Thanks for your education on this channel. My favorite part of the Royal Albert Hall gig? When Eric Clapton points at you to take the lead? You have died and gone to heaven.
The 'Further on up on the road' at the RAH is pure fantastic joy- dueling guitars and even the horns frantically getting in on the action. Have never seen Mr. Blue Condition (EC) having so much fun. Well done Joe from Upstate NY!
Emulate never envy . That's my motto. Also share what you can with others. ☺️🤟 It's the way. I'd rather jam with someone on this wavelength but never enjoy playing in a pissing contest no enjoyment. 😉
Joe I love how humble and unassuming you are in every day life. Truly that’s what makes an artist great but for the record man, you belong up there with the other greats.
He’s so humble, I saw him in Nottingham as couple of years ago, he threw some picks into the crowd and I grabbed one, doesn’t make me play any where near as good as him though!!
Speaks volumes about Clapton’s own journey and humility. Joe is a curator of Clapton’s legacy; just as Eric introduced so many of us to Robert Johnson. Thank you, MHOF. This is what RUclips is for.
the Fender Clapton Strat is still hands down my favorite Fender guitar I've ever had the luck to own and play. The maple neck and fretboard are sooooooooooo smooth. Thanks J.B. for this interview. I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like sharing the stage with God.
The sound and flexibility are great. I'm just a bit afraid of the tiny frets for bending. I don't have fingers like EC. Each time i try one they are stringed with 9's , so I wonder what they are like with 10's
@@gilh3947 I use Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky 10s on mine and it plays and sounds AMAZING. I lost my first Clapton strat due to bad life choices and wound up buying another one as soon as I could afford it. It’s a remarkable guitar.
I'm 39 and have been playing for about 25 years or so and when I was a kid I was obsessed with Cream and all things Clapton. I still love him to this day and my wife let me know today that for Father's Day this year she got me Clapton tickets for his September show in Nashville. I can't wait to see him! They're not the "best seats in the house" but to even be in the same BUILDING with the man will be enough for me! He's one of the few people in life I'd truly love to meet and would love to know if he's actually a nice guy or not. I bet to do a meet and greet with a legend like him would cost an absolute fortune.
Don't know about being a "nice guy." But he and Van Morrison are a couple of the few "A-list" entertainers that have spoken out against the covid vaccine. You don't have to agree with him, but that takes guts. And it wasn't like he was coming from any "conspiracy theorist" angle. He just said he got the shot, didn't like the side effects, and spoke out about it.
I stumbled across that concert walking through my living room, my son was flipping channels and said dad you gotta check this guy out, he's incredible! He was right! Until then I had no idea who John was, I do now!
Are you kidding Joe ?! Nobody knew who you were ?! Yes Eric is a legend and in my opinion one of the top 5 best guitarists EVER. But you sir are one of the best modern blues players in the world
Biff, Thanks for your kind words and supporting the channel- it would have meant alot to my Dad. Hope you can visit the museum, if you haven’t already. Best, Britt
What's the difference between the EC strats and the "regular" strats? For example, the opening riffs to Clapton's "Blues Before Sunrise," that heavy, jangly sound, is that the EC strat difference?
@@broadcasttttable The Eric Clapton Strat has a custom neck profile, as well as Noiseless Stratocaster pickups, the TBX Tone Control potentiometer, and a 25dB active booster that makes the signal louder and boosts midrange frequencies
I played in a scratch band in The Albert Hall for a corporate gig and I remember standing on stage thinking “Crap - Eric Clapton stood here once…” Genuinely, for a moment, I just forgot how to play my instrument. Thankfully, it came back when we hit the first note…
Yeah, I can relate. I had the same thing when I was on the pit crew for a friend racing at Silverstone (before they moved the pits)... Think of any of THE F1 legends, they had all used the garage we'd been allocated.
I almost fell into the trap of buying a sound I like. I really love how Marty Stuart sounds on his B-bender Tele. I started wondering what amp I needed to buy, what pedals, etc. Then I came to my senses and realized that even if Marty gave me his guitar and amp, there's no way I could sound like him.
You’re absolutely correct. Edward Van Halen told a story about a time Ted Nugent played Edward’s guitar rig at a sound check years ago. He said that Ted sounded like Ted, even with Edward’s equipment.
Exactly, Steve. My goal is, just smash together some things that work fundamentally well and boom, that's the sound. I'm into serendipity; let the things choose you. I play a Dean Cadillac reissue I bought off a coworker through either the first amp I tried that had this little "ring" to it that I was listening for (Fender Blues Junior) or a silverface PR that I literally found by the side of the road and turned in to a head conversion. I often use a Fuzz Face clone I built that contains a pair of germanium transistors that I'd been carrying around for nearly 50 years. I may not be any good as a guitarist, but when I am able to play something nice, boy does it all really shine.
What a cool story with Clapton. Fine some of the best passionate musicians are the most humble...like Joe Bonamassa. Never knew Clapton used Monster cables. Have only used Monster cables through my rig since '97. Quality cables do make a difference.
Further on up the Road is one of my favorite Clapton songs. And he is so right about the simplicity. You look at the transcriptions of the music Hendrix and SRV played and it looks hard. The stuff Clapton plays looks easy in comparison. And you might even get the notes and rhythm right but it will never sound like Clapton. The power and precision he plays with creates a sound that is so unique.
Only just in recent years have I really come to appreciate the verve in that song. Hadn't really listened carefully for the lead guitar that continues under the vocal in the first verse and now it's one of my favorite things to play, even if I don't do it note-for-note.
Besides having great talent, Joe Bonamassa is the hardest working guy in music.I've performed at a few of the same festivals, and he's gracious to fans, besides working his ass off to share his passion and deliver a great show. I'm happy for him to be performing with the greats like Eric Clapton. No one deserves it more.
When I picked up the guitar to play rock, all the arrows pointed to Clapton to start off with.’Sunshine of your Love’,’While My Guitar Gently Weeps’,’Cocaine’,’Layla’,’After Midnight’,Wonderful Tonight’,is what is you heard on the radio.
My late cousin Robert Moore was a blues nut! Had pics of the greats in his office. HE told me about Joe Bonamassa! Years ago! What a humble guy who is an incredible guitar player!
What is so unique is that Joe not only is one of the greatest guitar players, but he's even a bigger fan.. like me! He brings you in and has no ego. Eric doesn't either. Maybe the greatest guitar players are all the most humble? Well, maybe not Ted Nugent hehe
Thins down dude you don’t have to go putting others down and in TEDs early days he was quite the show to see and that gose to show you been wanting to many FakeBook videos !
@@stephencavuoti6014 naw, not putting Ted down at all. Thats why if you noticed, I put him in the convo of one of the greatest Guitarist.And i don't do facebook, so I don't know what that means. I go back a long time with TED, and I know some of the stories from he himself. I like that he has tons of ego. Good man
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Hearing and seeing JB's humility and his respect for Clapton is incredible. It doesn't make him a better player but his character makes the world better.
You have also helped to make the world a better place.
@@tonya.9367 and so have you!
Yup.
Clapton’s sound is always surprisingly clean in the mix and regardless of the situation he never over plays.
You can't have seen the live version of Hard Times then
A good friend of mine is a songwriter/producer. She is a child of a former household name. She was asked to produce 3 artists for a compilation project. Michael McDonald, Adele and Eric Clapton.
On the Clapton session he played a passage. When it was done she asked him if he wouldn't mind tweaking it a little. There was a long silence on the other side of the talkback. The engineer's eye's were buggin'. Finally, he said, "I'll try it, but keep the other one, ok?" She agreed and the 2nd take was done. They ran him off a copy of each. The original and her suggestion. They exchanged pleasantries, he left and life went on for her.
About a month later she gets a call out of the blue. It was Clapton. He said, "You know I've been listening to that track you produced. Your call was the right call. I just wanted you to know that." She thanked him and he asked her if she was a player. She affirmed she was, but only enough for songwriting. He said, "Well, you produce like a player. Keep your pecker up 'cause you're a good producer." To which she replied, "You keep your pecker up, too. You're a pretty good guitar player." After about 3 seconds she heard a huge roar of laughter on the other end. After he stops laughing he said, "You're a right cheeky geezer, too." The both laughed and said their goodbyes.
They're still friends. Whenever he's in Nashville he gives her a call for a catch up. When he calls his first words are, " "How's our right cheeky geezer?" She told me she sees why he's Sheryl Crow's favorite mistake. lol
Minge!
Great story! What was the compilation project?
I love how Joe shows such immense respect for Clapton, saying “Sir” and “Mr. Clapton”. This young man has manners that his mother would be proud of!
He’s just a nice guy
Huge talent, incredible humble! Great human being, unbelievable musician.
Joe is just one of the kindest and most humble people in the music business. Honestly, the only musician I have crossed paths with who is on that level of humility is B.B. King.
Honestly I'm not surprised people getting surprised. There was a time not so long ago this was just basic education and worlwide spread behaviour. Just like saying 'excuse me', 'hello', 'thank you' or holding the door. Those times are gone, unfortunately.
@Paweł Solczyński I mean, I think that level was a bit much for like everyday people, like idk if u mean calling calling ur friends Mr or something???
I love Bonamassa’s speaking voice. I can listen to him for hours tell stories.
He’s a regular guy who loves music in all respects who just happens to be a savant. As an aside, the pic at the end of this clip brought a tear to my eye. I get it Joe. He did know which is why he did that for you. You’re a genuine artist!
Fantastic story. Joe is a very humble & respectful man. Wish they’d do an album together.
CLAPTON.....SO GREAT...JOE...GREAT AS WELL
Great to see Joe play with one of his idols! Clapton is amazing, but so are you Joe!
I just recently discovered Joe, he's playing in my hometown of Baltimore this month. It's an awesome story of a getting to play with your boyhood hero, he's such an accomplished so much and he's still fairly young. My music sounds nothing like his, but I'm still in awe of his talent.
“Then he [Clapton] sings. And every note’s in tune.” Yes, indeed. As you say, it’s a gift. Clapron’s music is always in time and in tune; no sour notes, no missed phrases, whether life or in the studio. Yes, he has a gift of extraordinary talent. But like all the best musicians, he honed his gift. Excellent y interview, and great comments from Mr. Bonamassa.
i hope as many Clapton-bashers as possible will see Bonamassa's testimonial here and that it gives them an inkling of why Clapton is revered by so many real guitarists, and just cause them to shut up.
@@pkoven The Clapton bashers don't have a Clue, he wasn't God, but he changed everything. I was lucky enough to see him twice with Cream in 67 and 68,.
@@jurassicrock1950 wow. i envy you. he really was in his prime then.
My band teacher in high school always said to be a good musician play in time and in tune and the rest will follow.
@@volodymyrvsahdneek5065 The two most Important "T"s
What a humble chap not many around these days Well done fella !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always enjoy JB’s “dual personality.” On stage badass persona behind those signature sunglasses with his hair slicked back... but off stage the most calm, laid back, humble and un-assuming guy you would ever want to meet. Great artist, great guy
i know what you mean, however i think that "stage persona" is what makes some folks not connect with him. I think it makes him less as one with the crowd. Ive seen him twice and my third time is coming up this weekend. he graciously signed one of my les pauls..im a fan for sure.
@@johncartelli Good point aboutbon stage persona being off-putting to some. By using the words “one of my Les Pauls” you have made me jealous (even though I am actually a Strat guy LOL). I have never seen him live. Keep missing him. He was just here (Cincinnati) on Oct 31 but I was unable to go. Hopefully next year 👍👍
@@dirkgibbens377 i have 3 strats ( 1 squier affinity which was a gift from my daughter from a Bad Company fund raising Concert, 2nd and third are partcasters) I like them, very easy to play. only two of my LPs are Gibsons. I just collected a bunch of diff guitars. not that it made me play any better...lol.
I love Joe Chambers. He is doing so much to enlighten us with the more interesting perspectives of what we love in music. Thanks Joe!
The humility of this guy is staggering, surpassed only by his sheer brilliance. This is not the same Joe Bonamassa as on stage, that guy is a monster, a brilliant, beautiful monster.
I can’t thank Joe Chambers enough for all The work that he’s put into the musicians Hall of Fame it is incredible. I’ve only been once. Now it’s an annual pilgrimage from Indiana. Thank you for the interviews to on RUclips.
Many thanks James…. You have thanked me plenty….Truly appreciated…. Best, Joe
Yes thank you, thank you Joe without you these fantastic histories might be lost for all time. The folks up North are just a whisp of stale breeze compared to what you've done. ( In Nashville of all places)
@@popogejo7245 couldn't have said it better...You Rock Joe.
Absolutely agree, every songwriters dream 🎼🎸🎶
And unlike a lot of interviewed he lets the guest talk!
Great story showing genuine humility. It is lovely to hear Joe B speak of one of his idols this way. Total respect 👍
Wonderful interview - this speaks volumes about both Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa, Eric's curiosity about Joe, and being gracious, and Joe being very humble and gracious as well. I have seen Eric live about four times and Joe once, and these guys are my top favorites to listen to. I'm a guitarist myself and I love hearing about all the ideas, stories and quotes from each player.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Chris..... Joe C.
This show is just a treasure as is the Host. Great job.
Thank you Rick……..Joe
I've been fortunate to see them both in concert. Great Musicians!
Thanks for watching John... Joe C.
Billy Gibbons: " I could pick up any guitar in this store and I'd still sound like Billy Gibbons".
Thank you for mentioning that.
Joe Bonamassa is an excellent technician. However, if I was blindfolded, I could not tell you "I know who that is. Thats Joe Bonamassa." There are several guitarists that I can identify by sound: Eric Clapton, Richard Thompson, the late John Stewart. I never debate the silly "Who is the best" question. There are plenty of "bests" to go around.
I can do the same, I always sound me.
This an amazing story. Very touching!
Thanks for JL.... Joe C.
What a great story! And thanks for sharing it and being so humble and grateful about it.
The simple secret to Clapton’s sound is …… Clapton.
Thanks Mike…. Best…….Joe
F-ing A.
I saw Eric Clapton in concert in Binghamton NY, at the Arena along with Muddy Waters for, get this, $6.50.!!! Yes it was long ago.
You nail it ...
There you go!
I met him at Clapton's crossroads in Chicago.
He was such a humble guy.
Joe came around from the table and took a picture with me.
As soon to be legend talking about a legend.
Very cool.
He is a humble guy, which is remarkable, because he's an amazing guitarist.
Just recently started learning all the Clapton stuff and found this very inspiring!
Joe and Eric, 2 of the greatest people in the world. So blessed to have heard this story, all the best
What a great story. I've listened to that album enough times that I'm playing the song in my head as he speaks. One of the best things about Eric Clapton is how he has used his platform as one of the best and most popular musicians in the world to highlight other musicians, both those who inspired him and those who are coming up in the next generations like Joe B. And now Joe is using his position to do the same thing for other musicians who deserve a spotlight.
When I heard Further on up the road. I had to do it with my band. They EC and JB are out of this world. Fantastic duo.
Lovely tale and told with due respect Joe. It's a great moment in the video and you can see the unbridled joy on your face.
I appreciate Joe’s humility.
Love Joe's respect and admiration for his mentors. I saw Eric in Portland, OR at the Paramount Theatre, only 3,200 capacity. February 1978. I was 20 years old. I still have the purple ticket stub somewhere. It was $8.50. Ahh! The good old days :-)
Love the last few albums joe, nice to see someone still cares about decent tunes and great studio production.
Thanks for watching Rossco..... Joe C.
Very humble and likeable man also a great guitar player. Best wishes Joe!
The power of Clapton and the respect of Bonamassa, love it!
Joe is so humble, and sells himself short. He is a top notch player.
I’ve watched this clip before and it still gives me goosebumps. Beautiful.
I grew up listening to Mr Clapton, I had the opportunity to see him in Toronto a number of years back, it was a dream come true. I can't even imagine shaking his hand and thanking him for teaching me how to appreciate my instrument more.
Yeah, Joe pays a lot of respect to E.C. here - with good reason. And one day they will make a project together. That`s what I believe and what the music world is longing for, isn`t it? Thanks for posting.
Joe is the hardest working man in Blues today. Keep up the great work, Joe!
Respect and humility leads to greatness.
Joe has earned everything he's got!! Remarkable young man
He is 45 years old!
@@Jenzemannen as I said remarkable young man!
mad respect for Joe he did it the right way, hard work and he’s amazing and yet humble well done .
Joe you filled the RAH and Clapton was a bonus. A GIANT bonus. Be proud. What a performance.
Great story. Committed guitar players are like a big brotherhood.
I played this video a few times now and I love to hear Joe Bonamassa tell this story.
Joe, your humility is only surpassed by your extraordinary talent. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Rock on 🤘.
Love the greatness & humbleness of Joe B. 🎸
Joe is such a humble person. Respect.
just saw Joe Bonamassa in October at the Majestic theatre in San Antonio tx. An awesome show and I had 6th row tickets!
Immediately went to the Further Up the Road clip on RUclips after watching this one Joe. Thanks for your education on this channel. My favorite part of the Royal Albert Hall gig? When Eric Clapton points at you to take the lead? You have died and gone to heaven.
Thanks again for watching John....Joe C.
Yes and it's so scary
I met Joe at a NAMM show in 05.....he is a down to earth gentleman. We were at a guitar booth talking guitar. Super talent super guy!
The 'Further on up on the road' at the RAH is pure fantastic joy- dueling guitars and even the horns frantically getting in on the action. Have never seen Mr. Blue Condition (EC) having so much fun. Well done Joe from Upstate NY!
I have loved Joe's cersion of the Blues for decades..Truly humble
Joe is a legend in his own right. He paid his dues and is one of the hardest working musicians in the world.
he definately is...
The importance of hard work is too rarely mentioned. I have great respect for Joe and how hard he works to deliver fantastic music.
LOL
He is not
A legend of what? Interviews?
Great story. Always wanted to see Clap at the Royal Alberta Hall. Such a beautiful place
The word humble brings a new meaning. Thank you Joe Bonamassa for being who you are. And thank you for your music.
What a class act.. Grateful I’m here to watch Joe’s journey.. Hope he’s around for another 1/2 Century
You gotta love Joe! So humble.
I have never seen such sincere reverence. Wow.
Continuing to revere others for your Inspiration will always better your craft.
Emulate never envy . That's my motto. Also share what you can with others. ☺️🤟 It's the way. I'd rather jam with someone on this wavelength but never enjoy playing in a pissing contest no enjoyment. 😉
Joe I love how humble and unassuming you are in every day life. Truly that’s what makes an artist great but for the record man, you belong up there with the other greats.
Thanks for watching Bill....Joe C.
both fantastic guitarists,seeing them on stage together was brilliant stuff!
Thanks for watching Billy... Joe
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Sometimes I close my eyes when I’m playing my guitar and pretend that I’m Clapton 😯
He’s so humble, I saw him in Nottingham as couple of years ago, he threw some picks into the crowd and I grabbed one, doesn’t make me play any where near as good as him though!!
John…. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories…. best, Joe C.
You're probably playing it the wrong way round.
I admire his playing style --effortless....you were fortunate, right time and right place...
Speaks volumes about Clapton’s own journey and humility. Joe is a curator of Clapton’s legacy; just as Eric introduced so many of us to Robert Johnson.
Thank you, MHOF. This is what RUclips is for.
Thanks for watching Folkstone....Joe C.
the Fender Clapton Strat is still hands down my favorite Fender guitar I've ever had the luck to own and play. The maple neck and fretboard are sooooooooooo smooth.
Thanks J.B. for this interview. I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like sharing the stage with God.
The sound and flexibility are great. I'm just a bit afraid of the tiny frets for bending. I don't have fingers like EC. Each time i try one they are stringed with 9's , so I wonder what they are like with 10's
@@gilh3947 I use Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky 10s on mine and it plays and sounds AMAZING. I lost my first Clapton strat due to bad life choices and wound up buying another one as soon as I could afford it. It’s a remarkable guitar.
@@keseysvenisonchili great, i'll have to try one again soon... :-)
I'm 39 and have been playing for about 25 years or so and when I was a kid I was obsessed with Cream and all things Clapton. I still love him to this day and my wife let me know today that for Father's Day this year she got me Clapton tickets for his September show in Nashville. I can't wait to see him! They're not the "best seats in the house" but to even be in the same BUILDING with the man will be enough for me! He's one of the few people in life I'd truly love to meet and would love to know if he's actually a nice guy or not. I bet to do a meet and greet with a legend like him would cost an absolute fortune.
Hi 1987…. I hope to see Clapton here in Nashville too. My friend Vince Gill says he’s a great guy if that helps. Best, Joe C.
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Man it's awesome you know Vince. He's an absolute legend as well.
Check out his interviews with me. All on our channel…. Vince is the real deal……Best, Joe
Don't know about being a "nice guy." But he and Van Morrison are a couple of the few "A-list" entertainers that have spoken out against the covid vaccine. You don't have to agree with him, but that takes guts. And it wasn't like he was coming from any "conspiracy theorist" angle. He just said he got the shot, didn't like the side effects, and spoke out about it.
@@broadcasttttable Exactly. He sounded great in that interview.
I stumbled across that concert walking through my living room, my son was flipping channels and said dad you gotta check this guy out, he's incredible! He was right! Until then I had no idea who John was, I do now!
Joe Bonamassa forever!!! so cool so humble!!!!!!!!!
Great story Joe, you deserve the experience; I met Joe once randomly at Guitar Center- Hollywood, was a total gentleman!! Cheers Fellas!
Are you kidding Joe ?! Nobody knew who you were ?! Yes Eric is a legend and in my opinion one of the top 5 best guitarists EVER. But you sir are one of the best modern blues players in the world
A lot of people didn’t then.
Exactly right. He's for real.
I met Joe a few years ago. A very modest, self-effacing guy. A really nice guy.
Joe Chambers always has the best interviews.
Biff, Thanks for your kind words and supporting the channel- it would have meant alot to my Dad. Hope you can visit the museum, if you haven’t already.
Best,
Britt
Joe him self is amazing . Joe and Eric is outstanding . the respect Joe had for Eric shows . he had respect for himself and others . thanks
I've got 2 EC Strats. 1 of 1990/1 of 2010. And a Blues-Junior, no pedals. The sound is mind blowing.
Thanks for the heard
Love the Blues Jr. Very versatile amp.
What's the difference between the EC strats and the "regular" strats? For example, the opening riffs to Clapton's "Blues Before Sunrise," that heavy, jangly sound, is that the EC strat difference?
@@broadcasttttable Hi, look for tbx-control and Clapton nid-boost-set on the internet. It gives you 25db more power. It's awesome.
@@broadcasttttable The Eric Clapton Strat has a custom neck profile, as well as Noiseless Stratocaster pickups, the TBX Tone Control potentiometer, and a 25dB active booster that makes the signal louder and boosts midrange frequencies
Joe I've been listening to your music for many many years and have turned people on to your great music....
What a lovely humble guy Joe is - particularly for a guitar player of his immense accomplishments. No wonder Eric Clapton had seen his gear set up!
Thanks for watching James... Joe C.
Not humble in any way….soulless Joe the human tape recorder…Not a lick of his own
That show is fantastic. I revisit it often.
I hope Eric is recovering well.
I played in a scratch band in The Albert Hall for a corporate gig and I remember standing on stage thinking “Crap - Eric Clapton stood here once…” Genuinely, for a moment, I just forgot how to play my instrument. Thankfully, it came back when we hit the first note…
Yeah, I can relate. I had the same thing when I was on the pit crew for a friend racing at Silverstone (before they moved the pits)... Think of any of THE F1 legends, they had all used the garage we'd been allocated.
Gratitude and respect and Humbleness are the gredients of a man. Bravo Mr. Bonamasa 🤌
What a humble guy.
But not brief.
When meeting your Hero goes Well!
I almost fell into the trap of buying a sound I like. I really love how Marty Stuart sounds on his B-bender Tele. I started wondering what amp I needed to buy, what pedals, etc. Then I came to my senses and realized that even if Marty gave me his guitar and amp, there's no way I could sound like him.
Thanks for watching Steve.....Joe
You’re absolutely correct. Edward Van Halen told a story about a time Ted Nugent played Edward’s guitar rig at a sound check years ago. He said that Ted sounded like Ted, even with Edward’s equipment.
Larry Poos good story. Pretty funny. Ted is gonna sound like Ted.
Focus on sounding like you.
Exactly, Steve. My goal is, just smash together some things that work fundamentally well and boom, that's the sound. I'm into serendipity; let the things choose you. I play a Dean Cadillac reissue I bought off a coworker through either the first amp I tried that had this little "ring" to it that I was listening for (Fender Blues Junior) or a silverface PR that I literally found by the side of the road and turned in to a head conversion. I often use a Fuzz Face clone I built that contains a pair of germanium transistors that I'd been carrying around for nearly 50 years. I may not be any good as a guitarist, but when I am able to play something nice, boy does it all really shine.
What a cool story with Clapton. Fine some of the best passionate musicians are the most humble...like Joe Bonamassa. Never knew Clapton used Monster cables. Have only used Monster cables through my rig since '97. Quality cables do make a difference.
What a wonderful story.
Wow. Joe, what a gentleman. Thanks for posting this.
Man, I feel lucky to have seen this! Golden content as always.
Thanks Op.... Joe C.
Impressive player, impressive person. Joe will leave a mark, too.
Joe's humility is admirable.
Further on up the Road is one of my favorite Clapton songs. And he is so right about the simplicity. You look at the transcriptions of the music Hendrix and SRV played and it looks hard. The stuff Clapton plays looks easy in comparison. And you might even get the notes and rhythm right but it will never sound like Clapton. The power and precision he plays with creates a sound that is so unique.
The intro to Layla is one of the reasons I bought my first electric guitar in 1994.
Only just in recent years have I really come to appreciate the verve in that song. Hadn't really listened carefully for the lead guitar that continues under the vocal in the first verse and now it's one of my favorite things to play, even if I don't do it note-for-note.
Getting the sound is totally different than the feel. That starts in the head, directed thru the heart to the hands.
Besides having great talent, Joe Bonamassa is the hardest working guy in music.I've performed at a few of the same festivals, and he's gracious to fans, besides working his ass off to share his passion and deliver a great show. I'm happy for him to be performing with the greats like Eric Clapton. No one deserves it more.
When I picked up the guitar to play rock, all the arrows pointed to Clapton to start off with.’Sunshine of your Love’,’While My Guitar Gently Weeps’,’Cocaine’,’Layla’,’After Midnight’,Wonderful Tonight’,is what is you heard on the radio.
I call Eric Clapton "God with a Stratocaster", Joe Bonamassa is a great man and musician and he will be up there with EC some day soon.
My late cousin Robert Moore was a blues nut! Had pics of the greats in his office. HE told me about Joe Bonamassa! Years ago! What a humble guy who is an incredible guitar player!
How awesome to jam with your idol icon in a famous venue. It is indeed a blessing.
Thanks for watching G G..... Best, Joe C.
Awesome…joe is a great humble person and a massive talented guitarist
Great story
What is so unique is that Joe not only is one of the greatest guitar players, but he's even a bigger fan.. like me! He brings you in and has no ego. Eric doesn't either. Maybe the greatest guitar players are all the most humble? Well, maybe not Ted Nugent hehe
Thins down dude you don’t have to go putting others down and in TEDs early days he was quite the show to see and that gose to show you been wanting to many FakeBook videos !
@@stephencavuoti6014 naw, not putting Ted down at all. Thats why if you noticed, I put him in the convo of one of the greatest Guitarist.And i don't do facebook, so I don't know what that means. I go back a long time with TED, and I know some of the stories from he himself. I like that he has tons of ego. Good man
Clapton being Clapton Letting his Love Rain down on Bonamassa is why Clapton Reigns