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Topic: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

First of all, let me tell all of you that I love your spirit, your passion for everything Joe.  I understand it completely.  My problem is sometimes I think I take Joe for granted.  For years I prayed for something new and fresh to come along.  I love my Paige, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. the music I was raised on, and then there was Joe.  I discovered him after RAH I, long after a lot of you.  I could not get enough, I've bought every album, lithograph's, everything I could get my hands on.  We saw Joe live every chance we could.
I have other artists I like, I could list them here and some of you would say, yea, that guy is great and some would say, what to hell is he thinking, that guy is horrible.  Different tastes for different people, but there is always Joe to bring us back together.  As I await Joe's new album, I think of my hopes for it.  I want to be "the one".  I have listened to nothing but Joe for the last week and I realized that they all are "the one".  There is nothing that compares to Joe.  I could not say this to any one other than to you on this forum, because no one else would understand,  besides my wife, children and grand children and my business, Joe is the best thing to happen to me. I know what ever it is Joe does, I will love. No more second guessing.  You have earned my trust and that of all your fans.

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

bobkatmsu wrote:

First of all, let me tell all of you that I love your spirit, your passion for everything Joe.  I understand it completely.  My problem is sometimes I think I take Joe for granted.  For years I prayed for something new and fresh to come along.  I love my Paige, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. the music I was raised on, and then there was Joe.  I discovered him after RAH I, long after a lot of you.  I could not get enough, I've bought every album, lithograph's, everything I could get my hands on.  We saw Joe live every chance we could.
I have other artists I like, I could list them here and some of you would say, yea, that guy is great and some would say, what to hell is he thinking, that guy is horrible.  Different tastes for different people, but there is always Joe to bring us back together.  As I await Joe's new album, I think of my hopes for it.  I want to be "the one".  I have listened to nothing but Joe for the last week and I realized that they all are "the one".  There is nothing that compares to Joe.  I could not say this to any one other than to you on this forum, because no one else would understand,  besides my wife, children and grand children and my business, Joe is the best thing to happen to me. I know what ever it is Joe does, I will love. No more second guessing.  You have earned my trust and that of all your fans.

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

bobkatmsu wrote:

First of all, let me tell all of you that I love your spirit, your passion for everything Joe.  I understand it completely.  My problem is sometimes I think I take Joe for granted.  For years I prayed for something new and fresh to come along.  I love my Paige, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. the music I was raised on, and then there was Joe.  I discovered him after RAH I, long after a lot of you.  I could not get enough, I've bought every album, lithograph's, everything I could get my hands on.  We saw Joe live every chance we could.
I have other artists I like, I could list them here and some of you would say, yea, that guy is great and some would say, what to hell is he thinking, that guy is horrible.  Different tastes for different people, but there is always Joe to bring us back together.  As I await Joe's new album, I think of my hopes for it.  I want to be "the one".  I have listened to nothing but Joe for the last week and I realized that they all are "the one".  There is nothing that compares to Joe.  I could not say this to any one other than to you on this forum, because no one else would understand,  besides my wife, children and grand children and my business, Joe is the best thing to happen to me. I know what ever it is Joe does, I will love. No more second guessing.  You have earned my trust and that of all your fans.

You've just spoken very eloquently for a whole bunch of us!
Well said.

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

When I discovered Joe.I had the same feelings.Finding this  forum was and is still an outlet for that.
So yes I think we're with ya!

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  • From: New Hampshire, USA
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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

A big thumbs up
Cheers Ron

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

Know exactly what you mean ... nicely put.

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

bobkatmsu wrote:

First of all, let me tell all of you that I love your spirit, your passion for everything Joe.  I understand it completely.  My problem is sometimes I think I take Joe for granted.  For years I prayed for something new and fresh to come along.  I love my Paige, Clapton, Hendrix, etc. the music I was raised on, and then there was Joe.  I discovered him after RAH I, long after a lot of you.  I could not get enough, I've bought every album, lithograph's, everything I could get my hands on.  We saw Joe live every chance we could.
I have other artists I like, I could list them here and some of you would say, yea, that guy is great and some would say, what to hell is he thinking, that guy is horrible.  Different tastes for different people, but there is always Joe to bring us back together.  As I await Joe's new album, I think of my hopes for it.  I want to be "the one".  I have listened to nothing but Joe for the last week and I realized that they all are "the one".  There is nothing that compares to Joe.  I could not say this to any one other than to you on this forum, because no one else would understand,  besides my wife, children and grand children and my business, Joe is the best thing to happen to me. I know what ever it is Joe does, I will love. No more second guessing.  You have earned my trust and that of all your fans.

Same here!  And I know what you mean about other people not understanding!

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

Great post. It's great to have such an active Forum where we can share (and be understood!! smile )

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

I feel this way as well, although I have about 4 or 5 acts that I feel this way about. Music is a very important part of my life, and Joe is integral to that. A little over 10 years ago, I discovered Joe and this improved my "life's soundtrack" immensely. Finally, another great Rock guitarist. Such a pleasant surprise ! He's been delivering on that ever since, with not only his solo work, but his Beth Hart duets and RCFP as well. Makes the Murfdog happy...Can't wait to buy the new disc on Friday.

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

Agree with your points. We started our Bona-obsession around the same time. Like you, I have bought all the music and viewed all of the DVD's. (I can't afford to buy every thing he puts out.) I like most of the CD's, but compared to other artists, I rate Joe on a 9 out of 10 for the amount of quality music that he makes. He "brings it" every night on tour. I've seen him 5 times and I have watched a lot of the videos posted in this forum and his quality, enthusiasm, and passion is the same no matter where he plays. Joe plays the guitar and music the way that I wish that I could. I never get bored of listening to his music as I do with some other artists. 

Just 35 more days until I see him again!

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

Agreed, and well stated.

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  • From: Lawton, OK
  • Registered: 2012-08-24
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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

You are in the best company here. I, too, love everything Joe does. I travel to see him, verses waiting two years for him to come around. I have never been as smitten with any musical artist in my life! But I enjoy my infatuation  with him. He satisfies every musical need I have.
I love being surrounded with fellow Joe Nuts!

  • From: Washington State
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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

gymstreet wrote:

Agree with your points. We started our Bona-obsession around the same time. Like you, I have bought all the music and viewed all of the DVD's. (I can't afford to buy every thing he puts out.) I like most of the CD's, but compared to other artists, I rate Joe on a 9 out of 10 for the amount of quality music that he makes. He "brings it" every night on tour. I've seen him 5 times and I have watched a lot of the videos posted in this forum and his quality, enthusiasm, and passion is the same no matter where he plays. Joe plays the guitar and music the way that I wish that I could. I never get bored of listening to his music as I do with some other artists. 

Just 35 more days until I see him again!

Hey, are you going to Reno?  Because that's how many days I'm waiting to see him again!

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

leanne wrote:
gymstreet wrote:

Agree with your points. We started our Bona-obsession around the same time. Like you, I have bought all the music and viewed all of the DVD's. (I can't afford to buy every thing he puts out.) I like most of the CD's, but compared to other artists, I rate Joe on a 9 out of 10 for the amount of quality music that he makes. He "brings it" every night on tour. I've seen him 5 times and I have watched a lot of the videos posted in this forum and his quality, enthusiasm, and passion is the same no matter where he plays. Joe plays the guitar and music the way that I wish that I could. I never get bored of listening to his music as I do with some other artists. 

Just 35 more days until I see him again!

Hey, are you going to Reno?  Because that's how many days I'm waiting to see him again!

No, I am seeing him in Fresno

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

I feel the same way as most of you do but...... BUT..... I gotta wonder..... If he gets freaked out reading these comments sometimes! LOL

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Re: A Joe Bonamassa fan confession

I'm with you all, although I only own Joe's live albums - I think he shines best during live performances.  I've downloaded everything on my laptop so I'm covered for listening at home and the CDs reside permanently in my car.  I never go more than a couple of days without spinning a Joe B disc or two.

P.S. people tease me that NO ONE listens to CDs anymore, but I'm quite pleased to see there's a whole lot of SOMEONES, like me, who do!