Long-term practice testifies that the guitar is the most widespread musical instrument among youth. Joe Bonamassa started playing guitar at an early age. And then he started singing.
Childhood and youth
Blues, as a genre of musical art, originated in the United States. These sad and lingering melodies appealed to residents of different countries. The famous American guitarist Joe Bonamassa became interested in blues compositions in early childhood. In the house where the future bluesman grew up and was brought up, a huge music library was kept. Melodies performed by popular musicians sounded all day. The child was born on May 7, 1977. The family lived in the city of New Hartford. My father was engaged in the sale of musical instruments. Mother was engaged in housework and raising children.
In a brief biography of Bonamassa, it is noted that he began to play the guitar at the age of four. To introduce the boy to musical creativity, his father gave him a small instrument. By the age of seven, Joe grew up and picked up a full-sized guitar. After three years of regular exercises, the young guitarist perfectly mastered the technique of the game and began performing in public. Willingly played at school events. In clubs and other places. Joe met with the famous blues guitarist BB King, who several times invited the boy to the opening of the next concert.
Professional activity
Bonamassa's performing career began back in school. Together with friends, he organized a musical group called the Family Tree. By this, Joe wanted to emphasize his connection with his grandfather and great-grandfather, who at one time played music as lovers of blues. Young performers failed to achieve great success, but mature musicians took them into their circle. Accepted and started inviting to various events. After graduating from school, having received secondary education, Joe completely immersed in the work on his own compositions.
For almost a year, Bonamass took vocal lessons from an experienced teacher. It is very important to timely "voice" the performer who plans to engage in singing on a professional basis. In 2000, Joe recorded his first album. Such projects cannot be completed alone. Therefore, the guitarist and vocalist invited a professional arranger and producer to collaborate. The album was a success with fans and critics. Bonamassa regularly made tours around the country and abroad. He was enthusiastically welcomed by blues fans in Canada and Mexico.
