Interview: Joe Bonamassa Discusses His Music and Life on the Road - Page 2

Some of those touching lyrics are part of a song he didn't sing live but is part of his Blues Deluxe CD, "I Don't Live Anywhere." The song is a heartfelt lament about trials and tribulations of life on the road. Though Bonamassa admits he sometimes wishes life could be more normal, he also knows how lucky he is to be successful at something he loves. "I don't regret missing my prom," he says, appreciative of what he's achieved but not ignorant of the hardships either. When asked if the road had any impact on his relationships, he suggested his girlfriend might be the one to better answer that question.

Not afraid of hard work to make a lasting name for himself, Bonamassa is also leery of the quick fix or the easy road, insisting that radio and marketability are the furthest things from his mind when he writes. "I won't homogenize my music to have a radio hit," he says, understanding that one chart topping song doesn't necessarily translate to a stable and long career.

That long career is something always in the forefront of his mind as he excused himself several times during the interview to handle details for the upcoming show. Be it a technical problem with an amp or making sure the merchandise was where it needed to be when it needed to be there, nothing seems to happen without Bonamassa's care and attention. That driving force coupled with his talent is what will make his goal of a long career a reality.

Later this month, Joe Bonomassa will embark on a European tour, spending the better part of three months bringing his live show encompassing the spirit of the Blues in every incarnation to Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to name just a few, before returning back to the states to round out the year. More information and articles about Joe Bonomassa can be found at the Featured Artist Page.

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