Player No. 041blues-rock
Joe Bonamassa
A modern blues-rock virtuoso who opened for B.B. King at age 12. Bonamassa's collection of vintage Les Pauls, Marshalls, and Dumble amps fuels a tone that bridges classic British blues-rock with modern production. Known for impeccable technique, fiery solos, and a deep reverence for blues tradition.
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