I had never heard of Joe Bonamassa, and then I was looking at the Gibson website and they announced a new Joe Bonamassa signature guitar, and I thought “If he gets a signature guitar, how good a player must he be?” so I checked him out on RUclips, and before you know it I and two of my friends are in front of the stage in The Old Royal Navy College in Greenwich… then again at Hampton Court Palace… and then Joe’s music is carrying me through stage four cancer to remission! Norm’s guitar of the day videos and Joe’s music helped get me through a very dark time in 2018-19. Thanks Joe and Norm (and Michael Lemmo).
That's awesome mate I hope you are cancer free. You're lucky to have seen Joe live. I've always known he's a good player but never listened to his songs until I watched a live concert on RUclips and he's got some great songs. His singing is good too but sometimes I find him a little mumbley and hard to understand in that concert but I loved it all the same.
I'm 63 now and have been playing guitar for about 50 years. If I had one guitar player who's life I could live, it would be Joe Bonamassa. Guitarist extraordinaire, guitar geek and cigar aficionado......and just a good dude!
I love it because he just loves to play. Only 2 things I ever wanted to do were play guitar and fly. Ended up flying for a career but I still play everyday and still play in bands. I still have the passion that I wish I could perform almost everyday. Admittedly it’s a bit harder when you’re doing all the setup and tear down but it’s still worth it. Watching him play and seeing his passion is like living your dream through him. His story is a great one.
The ooo28 I got 20 some years ago,was fading into the less played group in the corner, now that I see Joe with one , my little old Martin is looking 👀 so much better.🎉🎉 thanks guys for all you do !
I'll throw in my two cents about playing guitar. You might not become the next Bonamassa but knowing how to play is VERY therapeutic. Better than any medicine I've found. Grounds me like nothing else. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Norm, for your charity work. I love that. I have donated my hair 2 times to Loks 4 love and 2 times for Wigs 4 Kids. It just makes your heart warm, doing something for someone you don't know. And hoping it brings a positive effect to bring them happiness.
I got to visit the store last summer and was surprised how it literally is a tiny storefront in a crowded LA strip mall! Super cool to see and some historic guitars in there. Also, Lemmo is a lot taller in person!
Sir Norman and Sir Joe Bonamassa ... wow.. not sure if any researches about music and genetics!! As you can see here it's amazing thank you. Regards from England.
Good to see that Norm is loking good again. I prayed for him when he was ill and to my recollection this might be one of the first times I have seen him in a video and looking like he is back to his same old self which is really great to see. God is good and answers prayers when we intercede for others, just sometimes the answers we get are not always as we might expect or within our own time frame, it is a very delicate thing, and the Lord's will is entirely up to Him but I love that he chooses to let us be involved in praying for others, and our earnest Prayers for others, whoever they are -- will have powerful results. See: James 5:16, Prayer does Work folks.
You're looking good Norm. Every video you put out I can see more and more improvement. Your voice is stronger and there's a little boogie in your step. Back to the Norm we all came to love and admire!
Standard protocol, i see joe bonamassa and vintage gear, i like the vid instantly. I could listen and watch joe play vintage stuff all day long. Guitar god JB!
I started playing guitars since 1964. It changed my life. I took an acoustic guitar when I went to Vietnam to fight in the war in 1968. I now play a pedal steel guitar as well as a jazz guitar. It changed my life for sure.😅
@@MrWonka5MEOit never fails if your playing guitar or watching guitar players someone that doesnt play guitar will say or comment about someone else being better than you or them.
@nealm1814 so he can't enjoy Joe's acoustic playing? He must just watch Chet Atkins? Or insert your OPINION on which best acoustic gutarist You're comment literally means nothing, it's a nothing comment that adds nothing In before you say "all I commented was..." you know what you are doing just sit down and be quiet and let people enjoy things that people do, not everything has to be the best of or best at this Elitist entitled bs
I am always mesmerized listening to you play. Thank you for taking time to let us into a small part of your life as you share on media outlets. Love to see you at Norms, it is so much fun and never know what to expect.
❤ saw Joe on the welcome back show in San Jose and it was fabulous. Just fabulous. I do believe we sat right next to his parents in the front row. It was a beautiful show. I have a beautiful beautiful recording of one of your encore songs that night on my channel
GREAT video guys! Love this video the passion they BOTH share! The next one I see following this path (ALREADY) is young Taj Farrant. Already a Virtuouso and has a passion for Guitars with a very decent collection already, at just 14year old! Its great we are lucky to STILL have passionate gifted players and music connesours with a knowledge for the History and keeping The Blues and Rock alive and well! (The Late Great Jeff Beck was another who's sadly no longer here) so great to have people keeping the passion alive! 👍🎸🏴🇬🇧
We love Norm and Joe ...both very humble and sweet souls ... Music binds us together.. thanks for your contributions to this beautiful gift from God ❤.Merry Christmas to you all at Norm's Guitar shop 👍❤️
That looks like the ‘62 Strat I bought in 1978 with money I saved from mowing lawns. It was refinished dark green almost black. I took it to George’s music in Kansas City on North Oak and had it refinished in Fender Candy Apple Red but kept all the original pickup covers and pick guard. It was a great first professional instrument. I traded it in 1980 to Jim Colclasure (Kansas City area vintage dealer) with $1000 for my 1959 Gibson ES-345.
I think Joe also deserves the title of coolest man in show business along with hardest working! 😉 he’s always so down to earth and has a great heart. It’s fun and interesting listening to and watching him all over the tube. What a stud 👌🏼😎
I met Norm at a little local guitar swap meet a few years back. Nicest guy around and down to earth. I still haven't seen Joe play, but it is on my list.
I used to go in the old Norm's Guitar store when I was a kid off of Vanowen street and they would always tell me to keep my greasy hands off the guitars Lol. Great memories!!
JOE I'M FOR N.C. , I BROUGHT A D-35 MARTIN BACK IN 60'S WHEN I WAS 15 YO‼️ IT'S HAD TENDER LOVING CARE & RINGS LIKE A BELL🎸 I'M 71 NOW & GOT ARTHRITIS IN FINGERS & HANDS I CAN'T BEND FINGERS ‼️ I SAVED MONEY I MADE CROPPING TOBACCO FOR 4 SUMMERS 🎸I PD. $642.00 DOLLARS GUITAR & HARDSHELL CASE 🎸 I'M LAST ONE IN FAMILY AND I CAN'T BRING MYSELF TO SELL IT , I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE IT , I'D KNOW IT WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF & PLAYED 😎 YOUR THE BEST JOE , THANK-YOU
Right on , right on , right on man , groovy Stratocaster there Joe , looks like a Dakota red sorta kinda sorta , barn red , it sounds beaUtiful , Thank You both Norm & Joe & camera person for the video .
What if Joe one day decided he was interested in modern guitars? Could you imagine if he went deep down the rabbit hole of Ibanez, ESP, EVH, PRS, and Music Man guitars with, Mesa Boogie amps?
I had never heard of Joe Bonamassa, and then I was looking at the Gibson website and they announced a new Joe Bonamassa signature guitar, and I thought “If he gets a signature guitar, how good a player must he be?” so I checked him out on RUclips, and before you know it I and two of my friends are in front of the stage in The Old Royal Navy College in Greenwich… then again at Hampton Court Palace… and then Joe’s music is carrying me through stage four cancer to remission!
Norm’s guitar of the day videos and Joe’s music helped get me through a very dark time in 2018-19.
Thanks Joe and Norm (and Michael Lemmo).
That's awesome mate I hope you are cancer free. You're lucky to have seen Joe live. I've always known he's a good player but never listened to his songs until I watched a live concert on RUclips and he's got some great songs. His singing is good too but sometimes I find him a little mumbley and hard to understand in that concert but I loved it all the same.
Wake Up!
I'm 63 now and have been playing guitar for about 50 years. If I had one guitar player who's life I could live, it would be Joe Bonamassa. Guitarist extraordinaire, guitar geek and cigar aficionado......and just a good dude!
You really have to give Joe some credit. He’s a hard working, kind hearted, excellent guitar player.
Groundbreaking analysis!
@toor30309 As we all would be if we were in his situation
Joe brings you along on his career. That’s cool.
Yeah he is
Norm and Joe two legends. I just love ❤️ to watch these guys. So much knowledge and talent.
What a quote… “giving someone a guitar can change their whole life” true words to live by, for sure. Love to hear things like that from a true pro
It's hilarious to watch Norm talk over Joe while he's trying to demo his wares...so humble.
"I like to play", no kidding. When he's not working, he's working. Joe is a national treasure. He just keeps getting better.
Not better than the real legends.
It’s soo great to see Norm up and about!!
I love it because he just loves to play. Only 2 things I ever wanted to do were play guitar and fly. Ended up flying for a career but I still play everyday and still play in bands. I still have the passion that I wish I could perform almost everyday. Admittedly it’s a bit harder when you’re doing all the setup and tear down but it’s still worth it. Watching him play and seeing his passion is like living your dream through him. His story is a great one.
Great musician and awesome person, Joe is one of the greatest guitarist and storytellers, living legend.
😂 Joe, ya gotta stop playing while others are speaking... ya do it in every video. Patience young Danielson. 😅🎸❤️
Joe and Norm making the World a better place through guitars. 👍
Attitude of gratitude and the desire to give back, very classy . Us guitar nerds appreciate you both.
Great video with Joe Bonamassa. That '62 Fender Stratocaster sounds amazing. Kind of reminds me of the '61 Fiesta Red Fender Strat Gary Moore owned.
Sounds like 100$ squier
I absolutely love the nephew line and Joe always cunningly smiles ❤
What an utterly heartwarming video, a couple of top shelf human beings! Thanks Joe and Norm!
Hats off to Joe. Great musician and very hard worker as such.
Just love Joe Bonamassa!!!!!!! Don't ever stop being a regular Joe
What a talent and a great sense of humor. See you @ The Taft!!
The ooo28 I got 20 some years ago,was fading into the less played group in the corner, now that I see Joe with one , my little old Martin is looking 👀 so much better.🎉🎉 thanks guys for all you do !
I'll throw in my two cents about playing guitar. You might not become the next Bonamassa but knowing how to play is VERY therapeutic. Better than any medicine I've found. Grounds me like nothing else. Thanks for the video.
I couldn't agree more. Playing is the best medicine, at least for us guitar nerds it is. There's an additional $.02 to yours!
So nice to see people who love what they do. Thanks for sharing!
I could watch these two all day. Always a pleasure
I met Joe around seven years ago. One of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. A real gentleman 😎
I just love Norm and Joe! Fantastic people!
Fantastic episode, Mark! Amazing store! Rudy seems like such a kind soul.
I saw Joe in concert recently in Riverside, California. Great show, worth every penny!
Two Absolute Legends Right There🥰
Awesome Guys doing Awesome Things👍
I was in LA in August for a wedding and got to meet Norm at the store. What a sweet guy.
Thanks Norm, for your charity work. I love that. I have donated my hair 2 times to Loks 4 love and 2 times for Wigs 4 Kids. It just makes your heart warm, doing something for someone you don't know. And hoping it brings a positive effect to bring them happiness.
Norm n joe together just made my day! Love you guys
Love John and Norm speaking because they listen to each other ….let each one speak when he wants ! 🙏🥰
I got to visit the store last summer and was surprised how it literally is a tiny storefront in a crowded LA strip mall! Super cool to see and some historic guitars in there. Also, Lemmo is a lot taller in person!
Sir Norman and Sir Joe Bonamassa ... wow.. not sure if any researches about music and genetics!! As you can see here it's amazing thank you. Regards from England.
This why I love Norms!! Guitar central !!! Awesome stuff
Good to see that Norm is loking good again. I prayed for him when he was ill and to my recollection this might be one of the first times I have seen him in a video and looking like he is back to his same old self which is really great to see. God is good and answers prayers when we intercede for others, just sometimes the answers we get are not always as we might expect or within our own time frame, it is a very delicate thing, and the Lord's will is entirely up to Him but I love that he chooses to let us be involved in praying for others, and our earnest Prayers for others, whoever they are -- will have powerful results. See: James 5:16, Prayer does Work folks.
You're looking good Norm. Every video you put out I can see more and more improvement. Your voice is stronger and there's a little boogie in your step. Back to the Norm we all came to love and admire!
I have been noticing the same thing. He looks and sounds better with each new video that he appears in. It is great to see.
Standard protocol, i see joe bonamassa and vintage gear, i like the vid instantly. I could listen and watch joe play vintage stuff all day long. Guitar god JB!
Joe is a super talented artist and a great guy. These two together are wonderful. Would love to see Norm visit Nerdville.
I started playing guitars since 1964. It changed my life. I took an acoustic guitar when I went to Vietnam to fight in the war in 1968. I now play a pedal steel guitar as well as a jazz guitar. It changed my life for sure.😅
Thanks for your service in Vietnam. Many of us were very supportive of you guys and you may not have known it!
@@greenman7612 Thank you for your support. It was kinda hard for me as I went to college upon leaving the service.
At some point he is gonna be buying guitars off himself and not realize it...
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Haha
I definitely believe Joe has more guitars than Norm's store does now.
😂😂
Joe is amazing . Love his dedication
Master Class in True Fire 14 day trial.
NEVER too loud when it comes to Joe playing 😁 Saw him last month in St Louis @ the Fox, great show, the band was having fun playing.
YOU GUYS ARE BOTH AWESOME HUMAN BEINGS!
That Martin sounds lovely. Loud or quiet it just sounds right.
Once he’s tuned them all, it’s time to start all over- a full time job for sure lol. One of the modern saviors guitar!
I think Joe’s acoustic playing is stellar!
You haven't heard many acoustic players then.
@@nealm1814 😂True😂
@@MrWonka5MEO Read my post again. I never said I was better than Joe at scoustic guitar but plenty others are.
@@MrWonka5MEOit never fails if your playing guitar or watching guitar players someone that doesnt play guitar will say or comment about someone else being better than you or them.
@nealm1814 so he can't enjoy Joe's acoustic playing? He must just watch Chet Atkins? Or insert your OPINION on which best acoustic gutarist
You're comment literally means nothing, it's a nothing comment that adds nothing
In before you say "all I commented was..." you know what you are doing just sit down and be quiet and let people enjoy things that people do, not everything has to be the best of or best at this
Elitist entitled bs
Saw Joe 2 weeks ago in Savanah GA, fabulous. My wife who's traveled with Clair Bros./Showco years ago, said this was the best show she's ever seen.
I am always mesmerized listening to you play. Thank you for taking time to let us into a small part of your life as you share on media outlets. Love to see you at Norms, it is so much fun and never know what to expect.
So refreshing and rare. Two Famous and humble men sharing what they have with us
What a shop.... what a bunch of guys shooting the breeze...... what a life..... merry christmas and stay safe..... greetings from down under.
you guys are simply a hoot!!!
This video is awesome!!! Norman is very generous, Joe’s message at the last part of the video is inspiring…
❤ saw Joe on the welcome back show in San Jose and it was fabulous. Just fabulous. I do believe we sat right next to his parents in the front row. It was a beautiful show. I have a beautiful beautiful recording of one of your encore songs that night on my channel
GREAT video guys! Love this video the passion they BOTH share! The next one I see following this path (ALREADY) is young Taj Farrant. Already a Virtuouso and has a passion for Guitars with a very decent collection already, at just 14year old! Its great we are lucky to STILL have passionate gifted players and music connesours with a knowledge for the History and keeping The Blues and Rock alive and well! (The Late Great Jeff Beck was another who's sadly no longer here) so great to have people keeping the passion alive! 👍🎸🏴🇬🇧
What a class act. Norm and Joe. Pretty Awesome
I love how Joe can't stop playing over Norm talking
Couple of superstars, always a pleasure, thankyou.
Thanks guys, love that SG, beautiful
Got to see Joe BonaWho in Seattle. I was a believer before the show. Now I'm a FOLLOWER.
Norm is the real deal!
Joe is the real deal!
Joe, can you help Roberto ( at Norms front door) find a record deal. He is incredible!🎸🎸
Very nice to see these two gentlemen talking ... It's a lot of passion for vintage gear out there. ❤
I Love you Joe Bonamassa!🥰💚💜💚💜
“Do what ya love, & love what ya do “ pretty much sums up both Norm & Joe’s lifestyles.😎👍
Joe at Norms is always awesome!
WOW sold out in a WEEK!!! Congratulations Joe I'm so happy for you AND the blues!!!
I bought an early squire se strat and it plays and sounds great.Lots of hype and overkill.😊
We saw Joe in Austin in October. What a fantastic show! Chris Layton sat in with Reese and the band for some SRV songs.
Norm and Joe are awesome!
We love Norm and Joe ...both very humble and sweet souls ... Music binds us together.. thanks for your contributions to this beautiful gift from God ❤.Merry Christmas to you all at Norm's Guitar shop 👍❤️
Heartwarming. Love the red Strat.
Love watching these two get together in Norm`s store and talk gats :) x
Joe and Norm
Merry Christmas 🎁
The real shock in these recent videos is how great these Riveras sound.
That looks like the ‘62 Strat I bought in 1978 with money I saved from mowing lawns. It was refinished dark green almost black. I took it to George’s music in Kansas City on North Oak and had it refinished in Fender Candy Apple Red but kept all the original pickup covers and pick guard. It was a great first professional instrument. I traded it in 1980 to Jim Colclasure (Kansas City area vintage dealer) with $1000 for my 1959 Gibson ES-345.
I think Joe also deserves the title of coolest man in show business along with hardest working! 😉 he’s always so down to earth and has a great heart. It’s fun and interesting listening to and watching him all over the tube. What a stud 👌🏼😎
I met Norm at a little local guitar swap meet a few years back. Nicest guy around and down to earth.
I still haven't seen Joe play, but it is on my list.
I used to go in the old Norm's Guitar store when I was a kid off of Vanowen street and they would always tell me to keep my greasy hands off the guitars Lol. Great memories!!
Great to see Norman looking well.
The sound of that orchestra model 🙌🏻
JOE I'M FOR N.C. , I BROUGHT A D-35 MARTIN BACK IN 60'S WHEN I WAS 15 YO‼️ IT'S HAD TENDER LOVING CARE & RINGS LIKE A BELL🎸 I'M 71 NOW & GOT ARTHRITIS IN FINGERS & HANDS I CAN'T BEND FINGERS ‼️ I SAVED MONEY I MADE CROPPING TOBACCO FOR 4 SUMMERS 🎸I PD. $642.00 DOLLARS GUITAR & HARDSHELL CASE 🎸 I'M LAST ONE IN FAMILY AND I CAN'T BRING MYSELF TO SELL IT , I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE IT , I'D KNOW IT WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF & PLAYED 😎 YOUR THE BEST JOE , THANK-YOU
Norm and Joe are two class act guys. Love'm.
Joe is not only an incredible guitar player, he is also an extraordinary artist.
An extraordinary human being !!!
Bless you guys! Merry Christmas ❤
Rock Candy Funk Party is my favorite project of Joe's!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to finally see him in February in KY 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻
Hey I live near the Martin factory. I wish I could have met Joe.
Right on , right on , right on man , groovy Stratocaster there Joe , looks like a Dakota red sorta kinda sorta , barn red , it sounds beaUtiful , Thank You both Norm & Joe & camera person for the video .
Great video.
Nice to see Joe Pick up a cool Strat.
Good sounding wood , p up slightly muddy . 62s are scatter wound which gives a deeper, thicker sound, but at the cost of clarity and definition.
⚓️ Thanks Jen 🎶 Joe 😎 NORM!!! The cool thing about Joe’s collection… well cared for… curated .. maintained. 🌈
I sure wanted to hear more of that sweet sounding Martin
Looking great Norm!!
Oh my!!! Hey yall!! LOVE YAH NORM!!!
That story about Joe getting deals while norm was out recuperating is hilarious!
Norm always looking out for The less Fortunate 🤙 you've got a lot of Good Will Mr Harris I for one sure Appreciate your generosity..
I had a chance to see Joe but with epilepsy I couldn't go what I admire as you can see the love and pain on his face when he plays
So much fun watching❤
Thanks, enjoyed the conversation. 👊🏼✌🏻
You cant have them all Joe !! :D Congrats to another beautiful one.
Thanks for this. Good stuff
9:13 the reverb is forever!
Looks like a RIVERA amp he plugged into - any comments on that? Never heard of em.
What if Joe one day decided he was interested in modern guitars? Could you imagine if he went deep down the rabbit hole of Ibanez, ESP, EVH, PRS, and Music Man guitars with, Mesa Boogie amps?