If I feel like things are getting into a routine, I want them to be different. I need to keep improving and keep moving forward. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
Some people don’t like me at all. But… whatever. It comes with the territory. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
The one area where I’ll say that Hendrix is underrated was his ability to use chord melodies. He used different inversions of chords and was able to make a three-piece band sound absolutely huge. From the moment Hendrix and the Experience came on the scene, power trios had their work cut out for them. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
There’s a certain thing when you start getting into your late thirties or early forties where you stop caring. Not to the extent where you stop caring about the music, you just stop caring about what anyone thinks of you, and you just kind of let it go – let the chips fall where they may. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
There’s great cars, and then there’s Aston Martins. Same thing for the 1959 Les Paul – it’s an authentic piece of art that can never truly be replicated, and its mysteries are special. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
I’m not one of those people that has to share personal experiences. That’s not really the kind of writer I am. I’m a very private person to begin with. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
It’s nice just to be able to go out and, basically, be able to play other types of music and not have any pressure to almost explain it and justify why you did. I just do it because I like to have some fun. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
You often see lifestyle over substance in L.A. Some rock stars dress up like they’re going to play a gig when they’re just going to the 7-Eleven store on a Tuesday night. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
I have a 1969 Grammer Johnny Cash acoustic guitar, and it’s so inspirational. Joe Bonamassa Read Quote
