Joe Bonamassa

“It's the most iconic guitar shop in the world”: Norman’s Rare Guitars acquired

By Jackson Maxwell published 14 January 26

The acquisition includes the 1,000+ guitars currently housed at the store, along with proprietor Norman Harris’ personal and private collection

John Mayer and Steve Vai lead guitarists’ tributes to Bob Weir

By Phil Weller published 12 January 26

His 60-year career, and the “mystical” man behind the music, have been remembered by a score of guitar greats

Joe Bonamassa on why he takes gear collecting so seriously

By Phil Weller published 12 December 25

His pocket money is perennially spent on acquiring vintage gear, and he won’t change the habit of a lifetime any time soon

Steve Cropper, 1941-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute

By Matt Owen published 4 December 25

The influential soul guitar legend has passed away at the age of 84, with Joe Bonamassa, Tyler Bryant, Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood and more sharing tributes

Joe Bonamassa reveals temporary hearing loss diagnosis following an incident at one of his recent shows

By Janelle Borg published 26 November 25

The condition, Acute Acoustic Trauma (AAT), is characterized by sudden hearing loss due to an injury to the ear drum

Joe Bonamassa’s new signature amp has landed – and it’s been built by a renowned disciple of Howard Dumble

By Matt Owen published 25 November 25

The Fuchs JB-ODS was originally conceived as a go-to gigging combo for small club shows – but it developed into something more

Joe Bonamassa once said Gary Moore’s playing changed his life – now he’s just bought a piece of his guitar hero’s gear at auction

By Phil Weller published 22 November 25

Bonamassa had banned himself from expensive big amp purchases in June, but this proved too tempting to pass up

Joe Bonamassa once called Eric Clapton his favorite guitar player of all time. Now, the two blues greats are set to collaborate on a B.B. King classic

By Janelle Borg published 19 November 25

Bonamassa's star-studded tribute project to B.B. King – B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 – is set to be released in February, with collaborators including Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Larkin Poe and Jimmie Vaughan

Jared James Nichols was gifted a Klon Centaur by Joe Bonamassa – here’s how he kept it safe on the road

By Janelle Borg published 15 November 25

Nichols went from nearly having his borrowed Klon stolen to being given one of his own by the blues guitar icon