Live from Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa - Episode 30 - Joe's Parents

[@cruisingthethaiway6881]

A message to mom and dad.
Thank you both for a very good job creating and raising the most amazing musical artist of our time.

[@badkitty8522]

Such great stories and especially the red fire truck resulting in a meltdown where your dad had to carry you out of the store (you were smiling knowingly when they were recounting that story)...and then your Aunt heard it at the store and KNEW it was you! hahahaha Too funny! You're human, just like us but unlike us, you are THE Blues Rock Titan! Love that your parents have a Joe stool in their house (probably more than one)! Your mom and dad are so precious, so positive, and so supportive of you and Lindsay throughout your lives. Priceless! Since Lindsay is so gifted musically and can sing, we'd LOVE to see her perform with you sometime, Joe! That would be so awesome. And, your dad is absolutely right that you coming out on the stage at RAH 1 was a very emotional moment...for all of us who were there! We've been following you since 2005 and to see you on that stage just blew us away. The past 50:47 is the most fun I've spent watching a YT video, learning more about you and your family, the Early Years. Well, Johnny Law, sending blessings to you all and thanks for sharing! Baaaaad Kitty

[@scottpope4711]

To your dad, from a retired correctional officer state of Indiana! I salute you for your service. Joe you are the best in music today thank you.

[@edcataldo7019]

Such a nice story about an Italian American family raising their kids and teaching them to reach for the American dream. With a cool guitar back line. Well done!

[@amycole5093]

This was adorable!

[@frederickklinge2885]

Fantastic. Great apples don't fall far from the great tree. Thanks for sharing this conversation, Joe. Loved it.

[@chazjr2390]

I am thankful every day for Joe and everything he does for music (and video). Joe provides the soundtrack to my day, every day... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! Thanks Joe!

[@glennevans5824]

That was a beautiful interview..I’m older 67 my kids near joes age I played in bands have an R9 ,Amos…69 strat…few nice PCs..Joe is a talent and humble that’s good but look at his parents..My kids are great..family…love it👍👍🇺🇸Glenn nyc

[@AJgeartalk]

Down to earth family and BRILLIANT guitar player! Beautiful to behold!

[@riittahatinen4579]

I LOVE YOU JOE❤️

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holydays, Riitta!!! Congratulations and Best Wishes from Russia!!! Stay safe and healthy!!!! 🤝🎀🎅🎀✨🎄✨🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@riittahatinen4579]

@@elenaskrypnikova3472 Same to you Elena and Happy New Year⭐️🌹💕🌹⭐️

[@M._Lou]

Me too, Riitta...love Joe! 😎 ❤️
Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season...and have a very Happy New Year! ✨ 😊 🌟

[@mrabrasive51]

Great parents!..they have supported you 100% while teaching you the value of hard work and perseverance ..

[@2speedy4u22]

I went to see Joe in concert in Kitchener Ontario about 4 or 5 years ago. I had good seats in the fourth row or something like that. I started making small talk with the couple sitting beside me before the show asking them if they had seen Joe before. They responded they had, and that they had driven from upstate New York to see him. Talking further it came out that they have driven to see him at many shows when he is in this part of the US/Canada. I obliviously replied to them that they must be big fans. That's when they told me they were Joe's parents.
As the video suggests, they are the real deal. Super friendly, kind and down to earth. Even thanked us for coming at the end of the show!

[@M._Lou]

Loved your story! Didn't see it coming ... I love unexpected endings!

[@2speedy4u22]

@@M._Lou I didn’t see it coming either!

[@LisaMcGraw-ib7rj]

That's so wild ...:)

[@bimbomcgee]

Nice to see the family of the mystery man who showed up at the worst time of my life. My stepmother beat me everyday. guitar saved my life many times.

[@jetobey5656]

Thank you to you, Joe, and to your parents. I too, grew up in a musically tolerant home; loving parental support, especially for my 10 years younger brother, who had the gift and the drive. My brother had a very successful career as a "bluesman" in a band that was very successful in the Upper Great Lakes circuit. But, I benefited too. It transferred to my 3 years younger sister, as a mother of another gifted and driven guitarist. My nephew went to Berklee for guitar and graduated with high honors. I gave both of them their first guitars.( very fine guitars ) I do not have the "gift", but at 75, I have played one and I build very good acoustic guitars and a few nice electrics. That was my "gift."

[@robinhenderson5202]

I looked up uncomfortably numb- I'm glad you made it out alive!👍🤗 I was 3 years younger than Lori. February 11th is my birthday and February 15th was hers. She was greatly loved by the teachers, and I felt like I was in her shadow, but I was grateful to be there. She, Mom, and my Mom's Mom were my world. We adored each other. I think you and Lindsay feel the same.❤ Mom was one of 5 girls- no boys, too. She was a surprise. Grandma Brewster had her in her 40s.😊

[@rayvac7743]

Merry Christmas 🎅 to the king of blues

[@michellechristian3403]

🎉❤love Joe Bonamassa. The cutest nerd I've ever seen 😍 💖

[@regwooten]

Joe so glad to see your parents. I remember the first time you played BB kings Memphis. I was the one to keep you out of trouble. Lol we talked blues and music. I wasn’t much older than you. I remember your show but us jamming in the green room was epic fun for me. You taught me a lot. Thanks!
I remember your dad hovering. He did let us walk Beale and talk about each music note on Beale. Your knowledge of the Blues legends at such a young age was amazing. I had to learn all the pictures in the club and you educated me. Thanks again!

[@keddy5627]

When you get to meet Joe’s parents it all becomes so clear why Joe is the most badass guitar aficionado and awesome human being! What a blessing to watch this interview…thank you, Joe!
Jesus and Joe are all I need! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@LisaMcGraw-ib7rj]

Beautiful!!! Thank you guys for seeing the gifts & putting with him!!! Remarkable parents ❤️

[@roseannamoore8535]

Awesome parents, awesome son ❤

[@belo1971]

Merry Christmas to the Bonamassa family ! Great parents , great son...🥰 ! Kindest regards from France 🇫🇷

[@Crinkle65]

This is great. I’ve heard so many stories about joes dad through the years-music store-guitar-support-etc.. cool to finally hear and see him “in person” (2020 style anyway).
Thanks.

[@russelmurray9268]

You are not only the greatest blues guitarist but got a great mom n dad you deserve all the best thank you for the music

[@jim-michellekelly6495]

Joe. You’ve got some cool parents. 🙂

[@NCNelz]

So true what you say about growing up in central New York, I grew right by the Salmon river off Lake Ontario in a tiny house with six people, modest way of life. So cold , so much snow we would get three feet of snow in a night , couple times a year. But growing up with meager means in such a harsh environment is at the core of who are and will always be.

[@60trickpa]

Joe is a great person and very humble. Have had many meet & greats with him and he is truly a nice guy. He is always interested in things you bring and he loves seeing peoples guitars that they bring. He really gets excited to see them.

[@wakjob961]

I worked at your dad's store...he looks GREAT !!! Nice to see/hear him again.

[@patrickcasey357]

Best interview yet.

[@elizavetavtoraya261]

I love You too, Joe!! I love ur perents!! Your talant & ur Music!! You're great gitarist!! ❤️ 😊 Best wishes for You & yours!!!!

[@bones11252]

Miss Len's Guitar Shop in New Hartford....good people. Very cool video. Many CNYers are proud of Joe!

[@benlucy941]

Joe, you have such wonderful common insight...you act like you don’t, but you do. You are so self-effacing it endears you and compliments your wonderful musical talents

[@vintagelife6879]

Joe i love you man! you are for real , for real

[@danny-ku5jj]

You are a great guitarist. CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@riittahatinen4579]

Your mother,father and your sister are so awesome parents to you JOE❤️ You all have kind and beautiful soul and LOVE MUSIC❤️❤️❤️❤️ I Love you all your parents JOE❤️ You are gift from Love JOE❤️💝❤️🙏

[@davmets86]

Joe's dad must have some crazy stories about his time as a corrections officer. He seems like such a nice guy, and a great dad.
His mom is absolutely gorgeous and seems so sweet and down to earth.

[@michaelpoplett2745]

Very obviously, delightful people.

[@mariawroblewska5217]

Love to All of You
Bonamassa's Family
from Warsaw , Poland
Grandma Mary W.
ebmw 💃

[@LowRoad]

I love your parents! Bless you for taking good care of them!

[@frankdiaz1005]

love mom and dad

[@M._Lou]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
Joe has wonderful parents, and they have a wonderful son.❤️ 😊
I enjoyed this interview! ❤️.¸¸.☆

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

... and they have a Beautiful Fan M. Lou! 😉 I'm happy to see You, dear !!!!!! 🌹💖🌹Merry Christmas and Happy Holydays!!! I'm sending Blessings, Big Love and my HUGGGGS to You!!! 🤗🤗🤗✨🎄✨🎀🎅🎀🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@M._Lou]

@@elenaskrypnikova3472 ... Thank you, Elena, and the same to you! My heartfelt wishes go out to you and your family for a joyous Christmas season and a very Happy New Year! 😊 ✨ ❤️ 🌹 🌟

[@francotitolo5807]

hey joe we miss you here in Argentina please don't forget about us! some of us are still stuck here! happy new year!!

[@Zerofluffsgiven]

Look at how proud your mom is!

[@pedraw]

Love the show Joe. I can't wait to see you plying live.

[@nickpavlovich2312]

AWESOME SUPPORTIVE PARENTS, YOUR BLESSED JOE. THANKYOU FOR MAKING THE BLUES LIVE ON. DETROIT AREA DECEMBER 2020

[@musicalmae]

How fortunate to have such loving devolved parents! Your father had to work at a correctional facility which is not an easy job for my brother was a Sargent at a correctional facility and it took a some of his spirit but he did I t for his family. Your mother is a lovely women who did everything to make you and your sister dreams come true and that takes a lot of sacrifice. I should say both your parents made sacrifices and look at you now! You are blessed! Hope you and your family have a great NewYear!
Sincerely Laura

[@claudionesdebologna2533]

you have a gorgeous family Joe, Ciao

[@abeach5420]

*FABulous* trip down memory lane with 'the' Rents {that's 'cool kids' reference for parents} !!

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

Quite possibly the best interview on the Internet very cool salt of the earth & grounded people who obviously raised their son right and he reciprocated by setting them up with a nice crib in California to retire in, talk about a win-win ! Kudos Joe 👍

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Thank you folks!

[@paul56396]

.. Thank you Sir .. 😎.. 🎸 ..

[@snobbymclobby1160]

6L6 power tubes as ornaments on the tree rofl

[@alanblasczyk1779]

What a beautiful time spent. I was at the Mothers Day Concert in Syracuse and met you outside your bus Joe. I will never forget that. It was a highlight of my life Sir.

[@petehotham9723]

Thank you Joe!!!!!!

[@diannaschmidt6545]

Love Y'all. Great family. Uncomfortably Numb. 😊 Best New Years 🎉

[@duanewelsh5611]

Wonderful insight into your formative years Joe. God bless your parents for encouraging your pursuit of music! Happy New year's to you and your family. Keep on keeping the blues alive 😎

[@TheCheryl57]

Your holidays remind me so much of ours. Same thing dashing to both families, eating and eating. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@jcjazz4433]

Such a beautiful conversation

[@jonlennon3348]

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Bonamassa for bringing up such a good person. His playing is the best.

[@user-pk7yi3lr3c]

Saw the post card ,glad I took a second look. I appreciate seeing and hearing your parents.Happy Holidays.Debbie

[@markmasercola3958]

Loved the interview with Mom and Dad. Similar background- same home town.

[@walterperrault]

Joe, Your parents are awesome this video is truly a gift watching you interact and reminisce. God bless you all

[@user-qo1dx3le9y]

Поздравляем мистера Бонамасса и его труппу музыкантов,техников .Желаем счастливого Рождества, здоровья, успехов в творчестве.С уважением из России.Thank You.

[@guitardoc102]

God bless you and your family.

[@margittamayer7669]

Hello from Germany . MERRY Christmas Joe and family.🌲❤

[@mateos4685]

Merry Christmas to the Bonamassa family !

[@buythetickettaketheride9080]

Might be my favorite episode.

[@alpep1307]

Joe in the early 90’s your dad took you to the nyc guitar show we had a sixties strat probably priced at $800 your dad asked if you could play it .. we reluctantly let you and you blew us away!!
Sold your dad a few guitars in the early 2000’s at the Philly show
Ran into you in Anaheim when you bought a guitar from my friend Peter too many folks around to chat but you impressed me in how nice you were to everyone
Keep doing it! Keep rockin

[@M._Lou]

You did a good deed at the nyc guitar show! Just goes to show, you never know who you might be dealing with! LOL 😊

[@gregmiller1951]

Best interview ever Joe!! Thank you!

[@wnygrl585]

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed watching and hearing your success from a homeboy. I grew up in Utica too. 🥰

[@NancyBaar]

That was great! Thanks for sharing your family.

[@valeriyzeyfrid7906]

Best regards to the Bonamassa family, to Joe and all peaple from Montenegro.

[@Scottiej41]

Happy holidays from Indiana, and or biggest fan. Thank you to your parents for all the practice time patience.

[@BateraLab]

I wish I had the type of parents you have, Joe, encouraging and providing opportunities for talent to develop... I loved your “Guitar Man” documentary , it looks and sounds great, congratulations and thank you for sharing! 👍🏻🎸🍊

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holydays, Joe to You and your beautiful BonaFamily!!!! You are the Treasure of our Planet!!!! My BEST WISHES and Sincerest Congratulations!!!! Blessings and BIG LOVE!!!!!! ✨🎄✨🎅🎀🎁🎀🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@briancapdevila3155]

Brilliant!

[@michaelcunzio797]

Great family. It was a pleasure to watch.

[@piandey]

superbe famille au complet ... meilleurs voeux de santé , d'amour et de musique pour 2021 !

[@bluespig1]

Hello from Sydney, Australia & all the very best for the Bonamassa's for 2021. Thanks Joe, your a true pioneer & a killer player.

[@louisricciardi326]

What a great video. Hoping you are enjoying the holidays

[@Liberaltrash447]

Such a sweet interview! I had to giggle when Mom said orange jello with carrots. I have vivid memories of that being a staple on holidays. Thank you, Joe, for sharing your folks with us.

[@VonBluesman]

Another great interview by Joe. You do have some great parents and one can tell there is a very strong work ethic in the Bonamassa family. It is amazing your sister got her masters while pregnant and is a classically trained pianist as well as vocally trained, maybe someday she can make a cameo appearance on stage with you, her kids would love that. It is cool you decorated your Christmas tree with 6L6 power tubes, lol, hoping Santa got the message and brought you a fine amplifier that year. Your driving is like your music, buckle up, because whoever is riding is in for a pleasant surprise and you never know what’s coming around the bend. You are very blessed to have a wonderful family. I thank GOD you are safe from the Nashville tragedy, prayers went out immediately for you and others in Nashville when I heard the news. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. GOD bless ya’ll. Thanks for the great interview. 👍🙏🎸✌️😎

[@nm725]

Love this interview...i grew up in a small town in upstate ny about 2 hours from joe and can attest to how it is to grow up working class up there..proud of you joe...blessed i got to meet you and work with you in the bloodline days..recorded you guys in florida years ago..glad to see how sucesfull youve become 👍

[@szabolcskiraly6323]

God bless you and your family Joe. You should really rename that guitar Joey-B. You earned it :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, you all stay healthy and have a long and loud musical life :-D

[@petehall2982]

move over Grinch, Rudolph, & Snoopy, instant holiday classic!!!

[@mikezingone9471]

Totally understand why Joe turned out so great!! Delightful parents!

[@chrisforever1255]

AMAZING - so much fun to watch!
Thank you Joe for another year producing and living the Blues for us!
Stay healthy - Greetings from Germany

[@darrellthornton8671]

Glad to see all are well. Happy Holidays.

[@davidwellman7080]

By the way this is my favorite show to watch!! Your the best !!

[@Cali559]

Thank you Joe and Mr./Mrs. Bonamassa. What a wonderful thing to do. I loved it! You always have a way of making us nobody's feel like somebody's. You seem to enjoy hanging out with us "virtually". I love that about you Joe. You're just a guy, loving music, playing guitar, and you realize that you are absolutely blessed to be able to do so. Enjoyed this very much. Merry Christmas, and I hope to see you someday play at one of the great California venues. Anytime, anywhere, I'll make the drive to enjoy the gift of joy and music you share with all of us.

[@cincinbx]

This was such a pleasure to watch. Joe, you are truly blessed. You have such wonderful, proud parents. Enjoy them.

[@bronsonosborne3962]

great family joe

[@timorourke1155]

Joe, it is cool to hear the throw back stories of the road to your current success, your parents are sure proud of there baby boy, love all the nerdville interviews

[@brian5413]

Thanks for sharing!

[@edain98]

6L6 Christmas ornaments! What a great idea!

[@edhardiman835]

Look at Joe making his parent’s work on Christmas! Merry Christmas to the Bonamassa family!

[@superhijitus8694]

Argentina loves you joe!! Merry christmas

[@cafestudiosinc.1702]

This is nice, its good.

[@falagros]

Best interview ever! FAMILY!! Thank you so much!

[@vickierichter7850]

Enjoyed this immensely. Your folks are so humble and kind. It’s obvious how proud they are of you and how much they love you. Merry Christmas to you Joe and to your family.