BCC/ Joe B/Musicradar Interview (Page 2 of 4)

'My lifelong dream is to see Black Country Communion, and because Glenn Hughes says you don't want to do it, now you're the @#$%^^&# blues antichrist.'

Really, someones "Life long" dream is to see a band that has only been a band for about 3 years..?

You never know what the future will bring.I do like the outside projects with BCC(may it all continue)Beth,and real stoked about the upcoming Rock Candy Funk Party!Seems like a good chance Joe will hook up with someone else as time goes on.

To respond to Joe's comment:  I did not find your comments harsh given the circumstances. I said earlier that I thought you handled it with class.  Now many people of gentler temperment may find a few strategically placed f-bombs to be harsh (and not generally associated with class), but I thought it was both remarkably honest and well measured given what has been going on.  I know it can stand on its own, and if it ends up being your last words on the subject, there should be no worry of misinterpretation.  Additionally, I think even a hard headed guy like Glenn (it's what makes him such a strong survivor) can easily understand it.  Seriously . . . cheers!

I like Glenn for being Glenn.  He's a really passionate guy and can't be anyone else.  He just needs to channel it in a different way.  He'll figure it out.

The down side for me is that I ordered the Special Edition version of Afterglow from Amazon UK and will be waiting a while longer.  I have purposely avoided all of the preview opportunities, so my anticipation level remains high.

Also Joe, could you clarify the comment on BBC 1?  At first the article said it was your favorite, and then it says (I paraphrase) it blows like something from 1972.  Of the 3 albums, do you have a favorite or one you have grown to somewhat dislike?

That would be fantastic

Five star review of Afterglow. http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews … p;id=13446
And Roy steps up and claims blame for the cancellation of the gig. http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news … communion/
Rick

I have seen BCC live in the front row and and Joe and his band many times up close.   I am 56 and was hoping BCC could bring rock back into the limelight it once owned.    Glenn turned me off the first time I saw him live...  He acted like was HIS band.   When you are up close you can see these things.  I didn't see the comradery I had hoped for.  I didn't see the smiles and "good job" sort of thing I see up close with Joe's band.  I had a feeling this wasn't going to work for long.   Joe is just too talented to be told to take the back seat.  He did it graciously for 3 years.  I much prefer Joe's latest studio album and Live from the Beacon to anything put out by BCC.  BCC had too much Glenn Hughes as the songs began to sound the same.  I grew bored from the vocal side.   Joe on the other hand keeps it fresh. 

No one can knock Glenns career accomplishments.   He's been there and done it all.  Its a shame he has just turned off a bunch of us. 

I may be the only one... but I think this is all for the best.  Glenn is a great artist and showman but like most lead singers, has very tough ego to accomodate.   Joe can play with anyone he wants to.   His career absolutely does not need Glenn.   ...especially with the public comments that started this mess.   Joe's right up there with Clapton in my book and can have any artist on the stage with him.   I see many positive things coming out of this.

Looking very forward to seeing Joe live again on 6th and 7th.   

-RJ

While I agree with both RJ and Curby with regard to GH, I don't know that all the artists who've done the long road and made it to the top would have the same "it's all about me" attitude....compare GH on stage to artists like Eric Clapton or David Gilmour, for example. Their on stage persona is completely relaxed, very appreciative of their bandmates, and thoroughly professional in all aspects...very much like Joe himself.

While I certainly wouldn't rule out a good frontman closer to Joe's age, I wouldn't necessarily paint all the "veterans" with the same brush either.

Curby, your comment about "rather hear a cat scratching a chalkboard" had me laughing quite a bit...I very much share your opinion, and it brought back memories of when John Lennon released his Double Fantasy album. I gave it one listen through, then synced up two cassette decks, and created my own "Single Fantasy" tape, using only the songs with John's vocals.
My favorites (for that very reason) from the first two BCC releases have been the songs penned and sung by Joe, with "Song Of Yesterday" being the absolute standout of the set.

RJ, I also very much agree with your comments about Joe's career and its upward path....my wife and I were late to discover Joe (courtesy of a PBS broadcast of the RAH performance), but I've said right from the start that this young man is the one...it's to Joe that the torch will be passed from the masters we've all admired for so very long, and Joe will then be "the one" that our kids will look to, much as we looked to Clapton, to Page....the list goes on, please add your own idols as appropriate.

We've only had to opportunity to see Joe once (so far), this past May in Providence...I had the extreme good fortune to have had my application for a photo pass accepted, and got to stand right at the stage for the first three songs. Joe was no more than four feet away from me during that time, and concentrating on the mechanics of operating my camera was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. You get mesmerized watching the extraordinary skill and passion he puts into every song!

My impression was that Joe and his band put the same energy into that performance at Providence as they did for the premiere shows, such as the Beacon shows....not just top shelf musicianship, but consummate professionals in all aspects!

Curby and BobV,

We are all pretty much on the same page.  My only comment is that I don't think Joe needs a lead singer and doesn't need another band.   Joe can sing though it does take an unbeleiveable amount of talent to sing and play lead.  Joe is one of the few that have ever pulled it off.   I like Joe's voice.  THere is blues passion in his throat.  You can feel it.   He lays it all out there for us to see. 

As mentioned...  I realy enjoyed seeing him with Eric Johnson, Brad Whitford, Eric, etc on one offs.  Those are special moments for me as I am pretty sure they are special for Joe too by his actions around those guys. 

There are only a few in history that could pull this off.  This is what will take him to the next popularity level.   (There goes my chance at the front row as he gets more popular.)  The best playing with the best.  Thats what got Clapton where he is today.