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Blues-rock guitar virtuoso, vocalist and songwriter Joe Bonamassa kicked off 2007 with the honor of being named Best Blues Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine’s readership in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The year continues with the release of Sloe Gin, Bonamassa’s seventh solo album, and fourth on his own J&R Adventures label. A mix of heavy blues, big rock and textured acoustic tracks that Joe says was in part inspired by Rod Stewart’s legendary 1969 debut solo LP. Widely renowned for his insanely fluid phrasing and post-modern fusion of electric British blues, traditional Delta blues and rock ‘n roll chops, Bonamassa Told Guitar Player in ’05. Born in Utica, NY on May 8, 1977 – the day that would have been blues icon Robert Johnson’s 66th birthday – the now L.A.-based Joe Bonamassa’s own musical experience began with playing guitar at age. At ten, he was gigging at venues in upstate New York, where he came to the legendary B.B. King’s attention who said, “This kid's potential is unbelievable. He hasn't even begun to scratch the surface. He's one of a kind.” Joe’s recording career launched in the early ’90s when he met Berry Oakley, Jr and they formed Bloodlines. They released a self-titled CD praised for its hard-charging fusion of blues, funk, boogie and roadhouse rock. Bonamassa’s solo debut was 2000’s Top 10 disc A New Day Yesterday. The publication’s audience went on to name Bonamassa the BluesWax Artist Of The Year 2005, making him the first two-time winner of the award. With 2007’s Sloe Gin, Bonamassa’s redefinition of the blues-rock art form continues to evolve as does his own identity as one of contemporary music’s most profoundly talented stars. website
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