“Most blues guitar players don't concentrate on singing and melodies. A...” — Joe Bonamassa Quote

“Most blues guitar players don't concentrate on singing and melodies. And forget about the bridge - the bridge doesn't exist. They go straight for the solo.”

“I'm not sure when I first heard about Beth Hart. I do remember seeing her on various TV shows. I think I'd seen her on 'Conan O'Brien' or whatever. And it seemed that whenever we'd tour Europe, our paths would cross.”

“There was a rumour that I was buying Gibson. It circulated around the Internet... And I just go, 'How well off do you think I am?' I play blues-rock for a living. It's like a vow of poverty.”

“I just don't see the point in sitting around hollering the blues over things you have no control over. It's all in God's hands.”

“I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.”

“I met musician Ken Farmer in Lorne and he lent me all of his Bessie Smith blues LPs. That's when I started to sing.”